Did you know that Australia has more native species than any other country and that many of our animals have evolved in very specific ways to allow them to live here? In this episode, you’ll find out why, and you’ll also find out about the amazing habits and behaviours of some of the most unique animals in the world that live right here. Ever wondered what shape wombat poop is? Well here’s your chance to find out! Our host Andrew Daddo gets to chat to Rachael Trembath, who has possibly one of the best jobs on the planet as an Education Officer at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary in Queensland. Not only does she do a pretty good impression of a koala, but she also gets to look after them, along with a bunch of other native animals, like platypus, echidnas, wombats, and many more. Of course, there's the quiz at the end of the episode too, so make sure to prick up your ears and listen hard, because you'll want to win best-in-show for this one. All buckled up? Ready to hop to it? Fantastic, let's go!    The Great Australian Detour Kids' Cast is produced for Subaru by: SoundCartel+61 3 9882 8333See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that bees are one of the most industrious and important insects on the planet? It’s easy to take these tiny creatures for granted and think that all they do is produce delicious honey, but their role is so much bigger. Podcast host, Andrew Daddo meets Cedar Anderson, a Byron Bay beekeeper who provides amazing insight into the strict roles in bee society, how they produce honey, why some bees dance, and why so many species of animals and plants are alive because of them, Cedar is also the inventor of the Flow Hive – which, unlike traditional bee boxes, allows you to harvest honey without opening the hive and with minimal disturbance to the bees. There’s also a quiz at the end of the episode so remember to listen hard to score the most points.    Ok, All buckled up and buzzing to go? Let's fly!   The Great Australian Detour Kids' Cast is produced for Subaru by: SoundCartel+61 3 9882 8333See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we’re shining a light, on…well… light! Two kinds of light actually; the first is man-made, specifically, lighthouses, which help  sailors navigate the  rough & dangerous coastline  around  Australia. Inspired by his visit to Cape Bruny Lighthouse in Southern Tasmania, podcast host Andrew Daddo tells us more about the history of lighthouses, who looked after them and how they managed to light them in the days before there was electricity.   Then it’s time for a look at some dazzling natural light, from…algae?! Andrew talks to Dr. Anusuya Willis, a research scientist at the Australian National Algae Culture Collection, at the CSIRO in Hobart, who reveals why at night, certain algae can light up the ocean like a carpet of blue sparkles. It’s through an amazing natural chemical reaction called bioluminescence, which Anusuya explains in  more detail. There’s some fascinating history and a few big words you’ll pick up along the way that will come in handy for the quiz at the end of the episode! All buckled up and ready to be illuminated? Great! Let's go!   The Great Australian Detour Kids' Cast is produced for Subaru by: SoundCartel+61 3 9882 8333See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dairy is something most people eat every day and it’s one of Australia’s most important industries. But let’s get down to basics, do you really know where milk comes from? And because cows eat grass, why isn’t milk green?! And then there’s ice cream, sure it’s delicious, but how is it made, and what kinds of weird and wonderful flavours are there? Well, for all things cows, host, Andrew Daddo is chatting to dairy farmer, Bonnie Ravenhill, who runs Narrikup Farm near Albany in Western Australia. She explains what life is like on a dairy farm, how cows turn grass into milk, and what happens after that. Andrew also gets to talk to ice cream maker, Caroline Simmons, owner of Timboon Fine Ice Cream, down near the 12 Apostles on the Great Ocean Road in Victoria. She explains what goes into making ice cream and you can bet by the end of this episode you’ll be craving some! The quiz will test your tastebuds and your memory, so listen to the whole ep and make sure you’re the winner! All buckled up and ready for some dairy goodness? Let's get a mooove on!   The Great Australian Detour Kids' Cast is produced for Subaru by: SoundCartel+61 3 9882 8333See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Given this show is called the Great Australian Detour Kids’ Cast, it’s only right that our first episode looks at some of the things that make Australia so great! It’s jam-packed with places and things with the word 'Great' in them, like the Great Barrier Reef, The Great Ocean Road, and the Great Australian Bight! But are they really so great? Host, Andrew Daddo takes you on a journey to find out. He will also introduce us to Zach Clark, who’s a bit of an expert on a pretty 'great' creature that hangs out in Australian waters - yup, the great white shark! Also known in some circles as 'Dr. Shark, Zach is a Ph.D. candidate from Deakin Warrnambool and studies the genetic ecology of sharks, that's things like population sizes, diet, and movement patterns  He also reveals some interesting facts about sharks that you may not have realised, and there's a quiz at the end of the episode! So, make sure you listen hard and score the most points. All buckled up and ready? Great! Let's go!   The Great Australian Detour Kids' Cast is produced for Subaru by: SoundCartel+61 3 9882 8333See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.