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Discover

Welcome to our Discover section! This is where you can discover some of the coolest facts for kids from around our planet. From animals and geography to science, nature and history, there are so many amazing facts for kids just waiting to be discovered by young explorers like you!

Uncover curious creatures from both land and sea, ancient mysteries and civilisations, incredible destinations and natural wonders – prepare to be wowed by our wonderful world.

Ready to explore, gang? Start your voyage of discovery by clicking around below. Beware! You’re about to unearth some pretty awesome stuff. Who knows what you might discover…

EXPLORE YOUR WORLD

General Animals

10 hopping fun rabbit facts!

Discover more about these adorable small mammals…
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General Geography

Meet the Met Office!

Discover all there is to know about the UK’s national weather service…
General History

APRIL FOOLS’ PRANKS

Celebrate 1 April with these top tricks – and find out some cool facts, too!
  • QUIZ

    What is the largest species of bird?
Physical Geography

17 explosive volcano facts!

Check out some fascinating facts about volcanoes!
Egypt

10 facts about Ancient Egypt!

Discover the secrets of this ancient civilisation…

Did you know?

If you could touch your brain it would feel like toothpaste.

More about Science
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General Animals

Chester Zoo’s Big Snow Leopard Quiz!

Test your knowledge of these majestic, mysterious predators with this fun quiz!
General Animals

Meet elephant expert Paula Kahumbu!

This elephant ecologist is inspiring her fellow Kenyans to protect wildlife…
Birds

Puffin facts!

We’re off an a sky-high adventure with our feathered friends, puffins!
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General Animals

Enter Chester Zoo’s Poster Competition now!

Chester Zoo’s awesome Snow Leopard poster competition closes 10th Feb! Don’t forget to enter…
Countries

30 cool facts about China!

Join us on a journey through this incredible country…
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