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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

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…
  • QUIZ

    Which planet has the most moons?
Countries

30 cool facts about China!

Join us on a journey through this incredible country…
Greece

10 facts about Ancient Greece

Learn all about this super-cool civilisation!

Did you know?

A beaver has a set of lips behind its front teeth.

More about animals
Greece

The Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece!

Meet the gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece!
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General Animals

SNOW LEOPARDS COMING TO CHESTER ZOO!

Get ready to get up close with these majestic, mysterious predators for the first time!
General History

The life of Rosa Parks

Learn about this remarkable civil rights activist…
General Animals

10 brr-illiant reindeer facts!

Get the lowdown on these festive, furry creatures…
General Science

15 Facts About The Human Body!

Cool things about our bodies…
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General Animals

ENTER THE YOUNG WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR COMPETITION!

Love taking photos? Enjoy getting outdoors and seeing wildlife up close? Look no further…
Sea Life

Ernie the overweight turtle goes to bootcamp!

SEA LIFE Manchester’s resident sea turtle, Ernie, is on a health kick!
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Countries

Escape to the Azores with Activities Abroad

From lava lands to swimming with dolphins – enjoy an amazing family holiday to the Azores!
General Animals

Eurasian Lynx Facts!

Find out ten fast facts about the Eurasian Lynx!
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Egypt

Exciting Ancient Egypt Exhibition

Step back in time to uncover ancient creative secrets…
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General Kids Club

Experience a Summer of Discovery

Head to the home of one of the world’s greatest ever scientists — Sir Isaac Newton — for a summer of curiosity, creativity and wonder…
General Animals

Experience life as an animal with virtual-reality headsets!

Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee…be transported into the minds of animals

Explore the world of AI with the Raspberry Pi Foundation

Discover AI tools with fun, free, interactive projects!
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General Geography

Explore volcanoes with the new LEGO® City range!

Brace yourself for tons of explosive fun with the awesome new LEGO® City Volcano Explorers range!
General Animals

Extinct Animals…

Meet some very special species whose existence came to a tragic end…
Countries

Fabulous facts about Scotland!

Join us on a bonnie adventure, gang…
Space

Facts about Mars

How much do you know about the Red Planet?
Space

Facts about the Earth

Learn all about our amazing planet…
Space

Facts about the Moon!

Ready for a night time adventure? Then 3, 2, 1… Liftoff!
General History

Facts about the suffragettes

Discover the political movement that won women the right to vote…
Egypt

Fascinating facts about hieroglyphics!

We uncover this ancient alphabet…
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General Geography

Fascinating facts about the Sámi people

Discover these indigenous people’s traditions, lifestyle and culture!
Space

Female astronaut sets super space records!

US astronaut Peggy Whitson is one cosmic woman…
General Animals

Female wildlife rangers!

Meet the extraordinary women changing the face of conservation…
Nature

Five Top Conservation Tips!

How can you help save our planet?
General Science

Follow your food!

We take a juicy journey through your digestive system!
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General Science

FORECAST YOUR FUTURE WITH THE MET OFFICE!

Want to know what it’s like to work at the Met Office? Look no further…
Prehistoric Animals

Fossil hunting: a quick guide

We go fossil hunting on the Isle of Wight!
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