Come Along on Andy's Amazing Adventures!
Join fun-loving host Andy Day on a series of exciting, educational adventures — all designed to spark curiosity in K–5 learners. In these live-action shows, Andy uses time-traveling gadgets, green-screen magic, and playful puppet characters to explore the natural world.
Journey back in time with Andy to see dinosaurs and ancient creatures. Then join him on missions around the globe to meet animals in their habitats and discover their unique behaviors and adaptations.
We’ve gathered the best clips from across the series for use in the classroom or at home — plus activity pages to help students extend their learning and make their own amazing discoveries.
Animal Babies
In Splash! Polar Bear Cubs Take to the Water, host Andy Day follows two polar bear cubs have been walking on ice all winter. Now the ice is melting and it’s time for their first swim! This video is excerpted from BBC’s Andy’s Animal Babies, in which Andy Day explores the lives and experiences of baby animals.
In Ducklings’ Day Out, host Andy Day follows day-old ducklings who already have to take a leap, literally. As their mother duck encourages them, the ducklings fling themselves from the tree where they were born and waddle to the pond, where they will swim for the first time. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Andy’s Animal Babies, in which Andy Day explores the lives and experiences of baby animals.
In Bar-Headed Goslings in the Nest, host Andy Day describes how bar-headed geese fly over the Himalayas to land in Tibet and have their babies. Mother geese make cozy nests to house their goslings. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Andy’s Animal Babies, in which Andy Day explores the lives and experiences of baby animals.
In Adélie Penguin Chicks Competition, narrator Sir David Attenborough explains how penguin chicks huddle together for warmth as they wait for their parents to bring them food. When the parent penguins arrive, it’s a feeding frenzy, and not every chick will get enough to eat. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Frozen Planet, a series that shows a fragile world of beauty and hostility, where nature finds a way to survive and thrive in frigid conditions.
Emperor Penguins
Mountain Gorillas
In Grunting With Gorillas, host Andy Day is in the mountains when he finds a family of gorillas. He grunts to let them know he’s approaching. Then he observes the gorillas taking care of each other. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Andy's Wild Adventures, in which Andy Day embarks on wild adventures with his puppet friend, Kip the cat.
Take your class deep into the misty mountains with Andy! In this fun mountain gorillas worksheets, you'll:
- Discover fascinating facts about gorillas' nests, thick fur, and family life.
- Learn where mountain gorillas live and how they stay warm.
- Test your memory with quick quiz.
- Draw leaves for gorillas to munch on.
In Grunting With Gorillas, host Andy Day is in the mountains when he finds a family of gorillas. He grunts to let them know he’s approaching. Then he observes the gorillas taking care of each other. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Andy's Wild Adventures, in which Andy Day embarks on wild adventures with his puppet friend, Kip the cat.
Take your class deep into the misty mountains with Andy! In this fun mountain gorillas worksheets, you'll:
- Discover fascinating facts about gorillas' nests, thick fur, and family life.
- Learn where mountain gorillas live and how they stay warm.
- Test your memory with quick quiz.
- Draw leaves for gorillas to munch on.
African Elephants
In African Elephant River Crossing, host Andy Day spies a family of African elephants. They’re about to cross a river. Will the elephants, including the baby of the herd, make it through the deep, predator-infested water? This video is excerpted from BBC’s Andy's Aquatic Adventures, in which Andy Day jets all over the world to meet amazing animals living in and nearby water.
Go on a prehistoric quest with Andy! In this set of fun Triceratops worksheets, you'll:
- Discover incredible facts about their horns, frills, and herds.
- Practice counting with a hidden dinosaur egg challenge.
- Test your memory with a fun Triceratops quiz.
- Get creative by coloring your own Triceratops.
In African Elephant River Crossing, host Andy Day spies a family of African elephants. They’re about to cross a river. Will the elephants, including the baby of the herd, make it through the deep, predator-infested water? This video is excerpted from BBC’s Andy's Aquatic Adventures, in which Andy Day jets all over the world to meet amazing animals living in and nearby water.
Go on a prehistoric quest with Andy! In this set of fun Triceratops worksheets, you'll:
- Discover incredible facts about their horns, frills, and herds.
- Practice counting with a hidden dinosaur egg challenge.
- Test your memory with a fun Triceratops quiz.
- Get creative by coloring your own Triceratops.
Triceratops
In Facing Off With a Triceratops, host Andy Day is in the Cretaceous period. He comes across a herd of Triceratops and notices pairs that are fighting. The Triceratops use their horns and crests to intimidate each other and sometimes fight. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Andy's Dinosaur Adventures, in which Andy Day travels back in time to meet the dinosaurs.
Go on a prehistoric quest with Andy! In this set of fun Triceratops worksheets, you'll:
- Discover incredible facts about their horns, frills, and herds.
- Practice counting with a hidden dinosaur egg challenge.
- Test your memory with a fun Triceratops quiz.
- Get creative by coloring your own Triceratops.
In Facing Off With a Triceratops, host Andy Day is in the Cretaceous period. He comes across a herd of Triceratops and notices pairs that are fighting. The Triceratops use their horns and crests to intimidate each other and sometimes fight. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Andy's Dinosaur Adventures, in which Andy Day travels back in time to meet the dinosaurs.
Go on a prehistoric quest with Andy! In this set of fun Triceratops worksheets, you'll:
- Discover incredible facts about their horns, frills, and herds.
- Practice counting with a hidden dinosaur egg challenge.
- Test your memory with a fun Triceratops quiz.
- Get creative by coloring your own Triceratops.
Spinosaurus
In A Spinosaurus Scan, host Andy Day is exploring the prehistoric forest. He comes across a Spinosaurus. When the Spinosaurus steps into the river, Andy gets an idea: He can get a scan of the dino from underwater! This video is excerpted from BBC’s Andy's Prehistoric Adventures, in which Andy Day travels back in time to meet the dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures.
Dive into the world of Spinosaurus with Andy! In this set of fun Spinosaurus worksheets, you'll:
- Learn jaw-dropping facts about Spinosaurus, from its sail to its fish-catching snout.
- Practice counting with a hidden fish challenge.
- Test your memory with a fun dino quiz.
- Get creative by coloring your own Spinosaurus.
In A Spinosaurus Scan, host Andy Day is exploring the prehistoric forest. He comes across a Spinosaurus. When the Spinosaurus steps into the river, Andy gets an idea: He can get a scan of the dino from underwater! This video is excerpted from BBC’s Andy's Prehistoric Adventures, in which Andy Day travels back in time to meet the dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures.
Dive into the world of Spinosaurus with Andy! In this set of fun Spinosaurus worksheets, you'll:
- Learn jaw-dropping facts about Spinosaurus, from its sail to its fish-catching snout.
- Practice counting with a hidden fish challenge.
- Test your memory with a fun dino quiz.
- Get creative by coloring your own Spinosaurus.
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