Monthly Competition: Design a New Zealand Postage Stamp

Monthly competition: design a new zealand postage stamp

by Eco Kids Planet October 31, 2025

Meet the winners of our New Zealand postage stamp competition and explore a gallery of brilliant children’s designs celebrating Aotearoa’s unique wildlife.

🐾 Wildlife News!

🐾 wildlife news!

by Eco Kids Planet October 13, 2025

Here’s a sneak peek straight from our latest issue of Eco Kids Planet, Wonders Beyond Earth. Wildlife News is where Rhona and Rusty round up the wildest real-world stories from across the planet. Enjoy the read! 🌎 Amazing Photo Entries! The Wildlife Photographer of the Year team gave me a sneak...


Monthly Competition: Sea Monster Story Time

Monthly competition: sea monster story time

by Eco Kids Planet September 08, 2025

We asked you to dive deep into your imagination and invent a mysterious sea creature – and you didn’t disappoint! From glowing krakens and ancient owls to daring underwater adventures, your stories were packed with suspense, surprises and creativity.  Thank you to everyone who took part – we’re thrilled to announce our four winning stories.

Monthly Competition: Magical Nature Potions

Monthly competition: magical nature potions

by Eco Kids Planet July 03, 2025

From dragon spit to moonbeam dew – our readers brewed up some truly magical nature potions this month! We’re thrilled to reveal the winning entries of our latest competition. Discover the most imaginative ingredients, spellbinding names, and powerful nature-inspired concoctions created by our talented young Eco Kids.


Monthly competition: time-travelling animal adventure

by Eco Kids Planet May 29, 2025

We received so many fantastic entries to our Time-Travelling Animal Adventure competition – thank you to everyone who took part! We loved seeing your creative ideas, colourful drawings and exciting stories. From racing dinosaurs to rescuing baby pterodactyls, your time-travel tales truly brought the past to life.

Tusk titans quiz

by Eco Kids Planet May 10, 2025

Test your tusk knowledge with our fun Tusk Titans Quiz! From woolly mammoths and vampire deer to walruses and warthogs, see how many tusked creatures you can name. Perfect for curious kids who love wildlife – play now and become a tusk expert in the making!   Want to explore more? Discover the ...


Is Synthetic Ivory the Answer?

Is synthetic ivory the answer?

by Eco Kids Planet May 06, 2025

Can Fake Tusks Help Save Real Animals? Synthetic ivory – a man-made material that looks and feels like real tusk – is sparking big conservation questions. Could it stop poaching and protect elephants, or might it make ivory seem more acceptable again? We've put together the facts below – and we're a...

Monthly Competition: Springtime Scavenger Hunt

Monthly competition: springtime scavenger hunt

by Eco Kids Planet May 02, 2025

Our Springtime Scavenger Hunt competition, featured in March's Secrets of the Sands issue, brought in a burst of colour, creativity and curiosity! From blossom hunts and frog-filled ponds to bees buzzing in crocuses and brilliant nature poems, your entries captured the magic of the season in so many wonderful ways. Thank you to everyone who took part – we were amazed by your discoveries and loved seeing spring through your eyes.


Monthly competition: Animal Besties Writing Contest

Monthly competition: animal besties writing contest

by Eco Kids Planet April 02, 2025

Our Animal Besties writing contest from the 'Nature's Best Buddies' issue brought in a flood of heartwarming, imaginative and often hilarious tales of unexpected friendships. From swans befriending capybaras to chickens bonding with foxes, your entries were full of surprise, kindness and creativity....

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The blue whale: a true ocean-going giant

by Eco Kids Planet April 01, 2025

The blue whale is the largest creature to have lived on Earth – ever! It’s even bigger than any of the dinosaurs were. This massive marine mammal quietly cruises across the world’s oceans in search of food and to raise a family. It’s hard to believe that we very nearly lost this awesome animal altog...



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