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Nature & environment websites
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Explore 19 trusted nature & environment websites selected for curious kids, with clear ages, access details, and parent context.

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Screenshot of NASA Space Place
95/100 · ages 5–14

NASA Space Place

Games, crafts, stories, animations, and activities that make space and Earth science approachable for kids.

WebsiteDownloadableEarth scienceExperiments
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Screenshot of OLogy

OLogy

A free American Museum of Natural History science site with games, stories, hands-on activities, videos, and K-8 learning resources.

WebsiteDownloadableAnimalsAstronomy
5-14 · Free92
Screenshot of American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History

Museum learning resources, science activities, games, videos, and family exhibits spanning nature, space, Earth science, and culture.

WebsitePhysical placeEarth scienceNatural history
5–18 · Paid90
Screenshot of Exploratorium

Exploratorium

Museum-backed science learning with hands-on activities, Science Snacks, tinkering projects, videos, and teaching tools.

WebsitePhysical placeDownloadableMuseum learningScience experiments
4–18 · Free with paid options90
Screenshot of Monterey Bay Aquarium Crafts & Printables

Monterey Bay Aquarium Crafts & Printables

Ocean-themed crafts, coloring pages, stencils, drawing activities, and printable learning projects for children.

WebsiteDownloadableColoringCrafts
4–14 · Free90
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Science Learning Hub

New Zealand science learning resources with articles, activities, videos, experiments, and teacher support for school-age learners.

WebsiteDownloadableExperimentsScience inquiry
5-18 · Free90
Screenshot of Aquarium of the Pacific

Aquarium of the Pacific

Family-friendly ocean learning with animal exhibits, hands-on programs, conservation stories, and children’s educational activities.

WebsitePhysical placeAnimalsConservation
3–14 · Paid89
Screenshot of Science News Explores

Science News Explores

Accessible science news, explainers, experiments, and stories for readers from middle school onward.

WebsiteClimateExperiments
11–18 · Free89
Screenshot of Science World

Science World

A Vancouver science centre with hands-on exhibits, live shows, family programs, digital learning, and educator resources.

WebsitePhysical placeExperimentsHands-on science
3-18 · Paid89
Screenshot of Bird Academy

Bird Academy

Cornell Lab bird courses, sound identification, games, and field-learning resources for curious young naturalists and families.

WebsiteAnimal soundsBirds
7-18 · Free with paid options87
Screenshot of NOAA Ocean Service Education

NOAA Ocean Service Education

Ocean, coastal, mapping, and marine science activities and background resources.

WebsiteAnimalsClimate
8–18 · Free87
Screenshot of Animal Fact Guide

Animal Fact Guide

A colorful animal reference with species facts, quizzes, wildlife articles, and age-friendly nature learning.

WebsiteAnimalsNature reference
5-12 · Free86
Screenshot of National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids

Animal facts, games, videos, and exploration features that encourage children to ask questions about science and the world.

WebsiteAnimalsEarth science
6–12 · Free with paid options86
Screenshot of National Park Service Kids

National Park Service Kids

A gateway to Junior Ranger badges, citizen science, camps, service projects, and outdoor learning across U.S. national parks.

WebsiteDownloadableAndroid appAnimalsCitizen science
5–13 · Free with paid options86
Screenshot of Ocean School

Ocean School

Immersive videos and learning journeys that connect children with ocean science and stewardship.

WebsiteAnimalsClimate
8–16 · Free85
Screenshot of Physics Girl

Physics Girl

Physics experiments, demonstrations, puzzles, and space videos hosted by science communicator Dianna Cowern.

WebsiteYouTube channelExperimentsPhysics
11–18 · Free with ads85
Screenshot of San Diego Zoo Kids

San Diego Zoo Kids

Animal facts, videos, games, and conservation stories from the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance.

WebsiteAnimalsGeography
4–12 · Free with paid options84
Screenshot of Science Kids

Science Kids

Fun science facts, experiments, projects, games, videos, and quizzes for elementary and middle-grade learners.

WebsiteExperimentsQuizzes
6-14 · Free84
Screenshot of Earth Rangers

Earth Rangers

A conservation-focused app with animal missions, games, facts, and ways for children to take action.

WebsiteAnimalsClimate
7–12 · Free with paid options81
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