Podcast
Animal Quiz for Kids | Learn Fun Animal Facts with Zoom and Dr. Marlow
Can you guess the mystery animal? Each episode, wildlife researcher Dr. Marlow gives ten clues about one animal while her kid sidekick Zoom tries to puzzle out who it is.
The clues start tough ("this animal has three hearts...") and get easier as you go, so you'll have a good shot at guessing by clue ten. Then it's a countdown for your kid to lock in a final answer.
Every clue is a true fact, so you'll come away knowing ten real things about octopuses, giraffes, and eagles — even if you guess the animal early.
Made for curious kids around 4 to 8. Every episode is written and voiced with AI.
- Pets & Animals chart
- #50
- Episodes
- 55
- Releases
- Daily
- Typical length
- 10 min
- On air since
- 2026
- Latest episode
- 3 days ago
Episodes
55 episodes, newest first
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10 min
Animal Quiz: No Brain, No Blood, No Problem
Season 2, Episode 15
Show notes
Zoom the Quiz Master and Dr. Marlow serve up ten clues about one ocean creature, starting with a real head-scratcher: no brain and no blood. Kids will hear about a baby that looks nothing like its parents, a very odd way of eating, hundreds of tiny suction-cup feet, and some surprising ways it gets by. The clues get easier as they go, so there's plenty of time for a 5-year-old to shout out a guess, and a few of Zoom's guesses along the way are good for a laugh. Afterward there's a round of bonus facts, a quick lesson on why the animal's common name is a bit misleading, and a sneak peek at the next episode's mystery.
Tags: #kidspodcast #animalquiz #guesstheanimal #oceananimals #tidepool #scienceforkids #bedtimelistening #familylistening
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10 min
Animal Quiz: The Poop Message Board
Season 2, Episode 14
Show notes
Zoom the kid detective and wildlife researcher Dr. Marlow are back with ten clues that start tricky and get easier, this time about a very large, very muddy plant-eater. Along the way kids hear about a shared poop pile that works like a message board, a bodyguard job done by little birds, and a baby that takes well over a year to arrive. Zoom guesses out loud, crosses things off his list, and pauses so your child can lock in an answer before the big reveal. It's a good fit for ages 4 to 7, with a few giggles about poop and a fun fingernail fact to repeat at the dinner table. The episode ends with a teaser clue for the next episode.
Tags: #animalquiz #kidspodcast #guessinggame #animalfacts #wildlifeforkids #naturepodcast #preschoolpodcast #mysteryanimal
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11 min
Animal Quiz: Ten Thousand Tiny Teeth
Season 2, Episode 13
Show notes
Zoom the kid detective and Dr. Marlow are back with ten clues that start tricky and get easier, and Zoom guesses out loud at every step, wrong guesses included. Kids will pick up some surprising facts: a tongue that works like a cheese grater, a summer cousin of hibernation, eyes that tuck away like a sock turned inside out, and a trail that shines on the sidewalk after rain. It's a gentle, funny listen with a few easy check-ins so young listeners can lock in a guess before the countdown. Dr. Marlow adds stories from her own garden and travel watching, and the episode ends with some bonus facts about how this creature grows up.
Tags: #kidspodcast #animalquiz #animalfacts #guessinggame #natureforkids #preschoolpodcast #gardencreatures #learningthroughplay
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10 min
Animal Quiz: The Foamy Spit Mystery
Season 2, Episode 12
Show notes
Zoom, the kid detective, and field biologist Dr. Marlow are back with ten clues that start strange and get easier, so kids can shout out a guess whenever they feel sure. This mystery animal does something odd with foam, sleeps through winter with a barely beating heart, and spends its nights snuffling through the dirt like a tiny pig. Along the way, kids hear about hibernation, why gardeners like certain night visitors, how an animal's senses can differ from our own, and one big myth that gets busted. It's playful and a little silly, with plenty of pauses for guessing, and it ends with a sneak peek at a very odd-toothed animal for the next episode.
Tags: #animalquiz #kidspodcast #guessinggame #animalfacts #hibernation #nightcreatures #wildlifeforkids #mysteryanimal
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10 min
Animal Quiz: Eyes Bigger Than Its Brain
Season 2, Episode 11
Show notes
Zoom the Quiz Master and field biologist Dr. Marlow are back with ten clues that start tricky and get easier, so kids can guess at any point and see how early they crack it. This time the clues cover an animal with a surprising way of eating, a way of staying cool and hydrated in hot, dry places, and some record-breaking numbers that Zoom keeps comparing to cars, flour bags, and grown-ups lying down. Along the way, kids hear plenty of wrong guesses (and why they don't fit), a myth from cartoons gets gently corrected, and there's a fun connection to dinosaurs. It ends with a hint about the next episode's mystery animal, which should get little detectives talking.
Tags: #animalquiz #kidspodcast #guesstheanimal #wildlifeforkids #mysteryanimal #animalfacts #preschoolpodcast #scienceforkids
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10 min
Animal Quiz: The Bathtub-Gulping Mystery
Season 2, Episode 10
Show notes
Zoom the Quiz Master and wildlife researcher Dr. Marlow lead kids through ten clues that start tricky and get easier, this time about a creature built for hot, dry, sandy places. Along the way, kids hear about oval-shaped blood cells, a body that runs on purpose "fevers" to save water, a set of eyelids that works like a windshield wiper, and a drink so big it could fill a bathtub. There's plenty of giggle-worthy detail (including a stomach-spitting habit and built-in knee pads), plus a surprising final fact about where this animal's ancient relatives once lived. Good for curious 5-year-olds who like to guess along, with pauses for thinking before the big reveal and a teaser clue for the next episode.
Tags: #animalquiz #kidspodcast #guessinggame #desertanimals #animalfacts #kidsscience #bedtimelistening #wildlifeforkids
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10 min
Animal Quiz: Who Gets a Suntan Underwater?
Season 2, Episode 9
Show notes
Zoom the detective and marine biologist Dr. Marlow lay out ten clues, starting tricky and getting easier, about an ocean animal with some surprising talents, from sensing the faint electricity in a heartbeat to getting a suntan. Kids get a guessing game they can play along with, plus real science: how animals hunt without seeing their food, why swimming on your side can save energy, and what a skeleton made of bendy cartilage is like. Dr. Marlow shares a story from a dive and a few unexpected facts about the animal's relatives, with plenty of pauses to lock in a guess. It's a good fit for curious 5-year-olds who like to shout out answers, and it ends with a teaser for the next episode.
Tags: #kidspodcast #animalquiz #guessinggame #oceananimals #sharks #scienceforkids #preschoolscience #bedtimelistening
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10 min
Animal Quiz: Hot Baths in the Snow
Season 2, Episode 8
Show notes
Zoom the kid detective and Dr. Marlow, a field researcher, are back with ten clues about one mystery animal, starting out tricky and getting easier as they go. Along the way kids hear about animals that soak in steaming hot springs while snow falls on their heads, one with a voice that carries for miles, and another that picks out just the right rock to use as a tool. Kids will pick up some real science, like how animals plant forests, why grooming matters for friendships, and how a warm bath can help calm you down. There's a bit of silliness too, including a rock named Gerald and a pause at the end so listeners can lock in their final guess before the reveal.
Tags: #animalquiz #kidspodcast #guesstheanimal #animalfacts #mysterygame #kidsscience #naturefun #listentogether
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11 min
Animal Quiz: A Piggyback Ride to a Treetop Pool
Season 2, Episode 7
Show notes
Zoom the kid detective and Dr. Marlow, who has spent time in the field with today's mystery animal, work through ten clues that start tricky and get easier. Along the way kids hear about a dad who gives his babies a piggyback ride up a tree, a creature that drinks and breathes through its skin, and why a bright coat can work as a warning sign. It's a gentle guessing game with plenty of wrong-but-reasonable guesses, a countdown pause to think, and a few surprising facts about how what an animal eats shapes how it lives. Good for curious 5-year-olds who like to shout out answers.
Tags: #animalquiz #kidspodcast #animalfacts #rainforestanimals #guessinggame #natureforkids #preschoolpodcast #scienceforkids
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9 min
Animal Quiz: Fingerprints Just Like Yours
Season 2, Episode 6
Show notes
Zoom the kid detective and wildlife scientist Dr. Marlow are back with ten clues about a mystery animal, starting with a tricky one and getting easier as they go. Along the way kids hear about an animal that hardly ever drinks, a baby the size of a jelly bean, and a very long belly built to handle leaves that are poisonous to most creatures. There's some gentle grossness that 5-year-olds tend to love, a pause for guessing before the big reveal, and a surprise about a common name that turns out to be wrong. It's a good one for practicing careful listening and holding onto a clue until it makes sense, and the next episode's mystery animal gets a teaser at the end.
Tags: #animalquiz #kidspodcast #guesstheanimal #wildlifefacts #marsupials #australiananimals #listeningskills #kidsscience
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10 min
Animal Quiz: The Scream That Isn't Real
Season 2, Episode 5
Show notes
Detective Zoom and wildlife researcher Dr. Marlow are back with ten clues that start tricky and get easier, and kids are invited to shout out guesses along the way. This time the mystery animal has a surprising voice, a built-in tool that never stops growing, and a courtship ritual that sounds like a dare. Along the way, listeners pick up ideas about hollow bones, keen eyesight, and why a big, tough-looking animal might not sound the way movies make it seem. It's a good fit for curious 5-year-olds who like guessing games, with a pause before the big reveal and a teaser for the next episode's sleepy mystery.
Tags: #animalquiz #kidspodcast #guessinggame #birds #wildlifefacts #preschoolpodcast #natureforkids #mysteryanimal
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10 min
Animal Quiz: The Kick That Scares Lions
Season 2, Episode 4
Show notes
Zoom the kid detective and Dr. Marlow, a wildlife researcher, are back with ten clues that start tricky and get easier, so listeners can lock in a guess whenever they feel ready. This mystery animal lives on the grassy plains of Africa, has a surprising call, and can sleep standing up. Along the way kids pick up facts about how baby animals survive, how a herd looks out for each other, and what a very long walk for fresh grass looks like. There are wrong guesses, silly breakfast plans, and a final countdown where kids can shout their answer out loud, and a short teaser at the end points toward the next episode.
Tags: #animalquiz #kidspodcast #guesstheanimal #wildlifeforkids #africananimals #mysterygame #learningthroughlistening #bedtimelistening
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9 min
Animal Quiz: Tiny Farmers Under Your Feet
Season 2, Episode 3
Show notes
Zoom the kid-detective and Dr. Marlow, a field researcher, are back with ten clues that start tricky and get easier, and this episode's mystery is a small creature with some surprising jobs. Kids will hear about a rainforest mushroom garden, a living raft that floats through a flood, and a scent-trail language that works without a single word. Along the way there are big numbers, a hidden-trash-room joke, and plenty of room to guess out loud before the answer. It's a good pick for curious 5-year-olds who like to shout their guesses, and it may send them outside to look at the ground. The episode ends with a short teaser clue for the next episode.
Tags: #animalquiz #kidspodcast #guesstheanimal #insects #naturefacts #curiouskids #scienceforkids #bedtimelistening
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10 min
Animal Quiz: The Nose Print Mystery
Season 2, Episode 2
Show notes
Zoom, a kid detective, and field researcher Dr. Marlow give ten clues about one mystery animal, starting with the hardest and getting easier as they go. Along the way kids hear about nose prints that are different for every individual, animals that sweat through their feet, and a tongue that scoops water like a spoon, plus a sense of smell with hundreds of millions of sensors. There's a pause at the end for guessing before the big reveal, and a few bonus facts and a teaser for the next episode. It's a gentle, funny listen that rewards patience and careful thinking, and it works well for curious 5-year-olds who like to shout out their guesses.
Tags: #animalquiz #kidspodcast #mysteryanimal #animalfacts #guessinggame #learningforkids #sciencekids #bedtimelistening
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11 min
Animal Quiz: The Grandma Who Leads the Hunt
Season 2, Episode 1
Show notes
Season Two of Animal Quiz opens with Zoom, a kid detective, and Dr. Marlow, a wildlife scientist who has met this episode's mystery animal in the wild. Ten clues start out tricky and get easier, so a 5-year-old can jump in with a guess at any point. Along the way, kids hear about an animal that sleeps with half its brain awake, raises babies who learn family sounds like an accent, and works as a team to solve problems. Dr. Marlow adds a few stories from her own fieldwork, including a very cold camera shoot, and the episode ends with a short round of bonus facts for kids who want more.
Tags: #animalquiz #kidspodcast #oceananimals #guesstheanimal #wildlifefacts #learningforkids #mammals #bedtimelistening
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11 min
Animal Quiz: The Nine-Day Swimmer
Season 1, Episode 40
Show notes
Kid detective Zoom and Dr. Marlow are back with another ten-clue mystery, and this time the animal is enormous. The clues start tricky and get easier, so kids can shout out a guess whenever they feel ready. Along the way they hear about black skin under fur, paws as wide as dinner plates, a nose that can smell dinner from a mile away, and tiny newborns the size of a guinea pig. Dr. Marlow also shares a memory of watching one of these animals in northern Canada from a safe distance, and the episode ends with a gentle note about protecting its icy home.
Tags: #animalquiz #kidspodcast #guessinggame #arcticanimals #animalfacts #bedtimelistening #scienceforkids #wildlife
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10 min
Animal Quiz: The Lizard with Tongs for Feet
Season 1, Episode 39
Show notes
In this round of Animal Quiz, detective Zoom and Dr. Marlow work through ten true clues about one mystery animal, starting with a head-scratcher and getting easier with each one. Along the way kids hear about an animal that spends most of its life inside an egg, sees light we can't, and walks with a deliberate wobble. There's a lot of guessing out loud, some very funny wrong answers, and a few surprises that might change what grown-ups thought they knew. Good for ages 4 to 8, and especially fun if your child likes to shout their answer before the reveal.
Tags: #animalquiz #kidspodcast #guesstheanimal #reptiles #madagascar #animalfacts #screenfreefun #curiouskids
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10 min
Animal Quiz: Lookout on Tiptoes
Season 1, Episode 38
Show notes
Zoom the junior detective and wildlife watcher Dr. Marlow team up for ten clues about a mystery animal from southern Africa, starting with a puzzling name and ending with a very famous movie hint. Along the way, kids hear about built-in sunglasses, ears that close against flying sand, and a family 'school' where grown-ups teach pups to handle a dangerous snack. It's a gentle guessing game that rewards listening, and the questions Zoom asks (like why deserts get cold at night, or why you'd need two different alarm calls) keep it curious rather than quiz-show tense. A good fit for a quiet car ride or wind-down time, with a sneak peek at the next mystery at the end.
Tags: #animalquiz #kidspodcast #animalfacts #guessinggame #desertanimals #africanwildlife #storytimeforkids #learningthroughlistening
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10 min
Animal Quiz: The Bug with a Built-In Night-Light
Season 1, Episode 37
Show notes
In this round of Animal Quiz, Zoom the detective and Dr. Marlow work through ten clues about a mystery creature that starts out tricky and gets easier with each hint. Along the way kids pick up a few big words, such as bioluminescence, and learn that a name can sometimes be misleading. They also hear about a baby hunter living in the soil, a secret code sent in flashes, and a forest lighting up on a summer night. It's playful and gently silly, with a little pause before the final guess so a 5-year-old can shout out an answer. The episode ends with a teaser for next time's mystery animal.
Tags: #animalquiz #kidspodcast #guessinggame #insects #bugsforkids #science #nature #bedtimelistening
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10 min
Animal Quiz: The River Giant With Red Sunscreen
Season 1, Episode 36
Show notes
Zoom the Quiz Master and wildlife expert Dr. Marlow lead kids through ten clues about one mystery animal, starting with a head-scratcher and getting easier with each one. Along the way, listeners pick up surprising facts about how this animal lives in water, what it does after dark, how it protects its skin from the sun, and why a big yawn is not a sleepy one. There are pauses to make a guess, a countdown before the reveal, and a bonus fact and a sneak-peek riddle for the next episode. Expect some giggles over the grossest and funniest clue, and a good conversation starter about how animals can be related in unexpected ways.
Tags: #animalquiz #kidspodcast #animalsforkids #guessinggame #wildlifefacts #mysteryanimal #bedtimelistening #learningforkids
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