Nature Cat

Nature Cat is an animated TV show that first aired on PBS Kids in 2015. It follows Fred, a house cat who transforms into the adventurous Nature Cat when his owners leave for the day. He leads his animal friends Hal the dog, Daisy the rabbit, and Squeeks the mouse on outdoor explorations. The show encourages kids to go outside and explore nature.

The Nature Team

Nature Cat is enthusiastic but sometimes scared of nature since he is a house cat. Hal is a loyal but easily distracted dog. Daisy is smart and nature-savvy. Squeeks is small but brave and knows a lot about science. Together they explore forests, rivers, gardens, and more.

Get Outside and Explore

Each episode teaches kids about nature topics like weather, animals, plants, and ecosystems. The show was created to combat the trend of kids spending too much time indoors. It encourages children to turn off screens and go outside. Nature Cat's catchphrase is Onward and yonward.

Fun Facts

• Nature Cat is voiced by Taran Killam from Saturday Night Live.
• The show was partly inspired by research about kids not spending enough time outdoors.
• Nature Cat's real name is Fred and he is a regular house cat during the day.

Did You Know?

Nature Cat was created specifically because studies showed that modern kids spend half as much time outside as their parents did. The show's goal is to inspire children to explore nature. Every episode ends with a suggestion for an outdoor activity that kids can try in their own backyards!