Crikey! It's the Irwins and 15 Other Family-Friendly Shows to Watch on Discovery+
Even with kids' content on all of the main streaming services, it can still be a chore to find something fresh for them to watch when their main favorites are overplayed. Discovery just launched its new streaming service, Discovery+ ($5 per month with ads, $7 per month ad-free), and though there aren't a ton of kid-specific series on the platform, there are a bunch of shows that families can sit and enjoy together that aren't, say, Peppa Pig or PAW Patrol.
From kid-friendly cooking and baking competitions to animal-centric series, scroll through to see what Discovery+ has to offer families.
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The Zoo
What It's About: "The Zoo gives audiences a behind-the-scenes look at the Bronx Zoo. With full access to its 265-acre campus, located just 10 miles from Times Square, we shine a light on a world of more than 6,000 animals and the 500-plus people who care for them."
Number of Seasons: 4
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Kids Baking Championship
What It's About: "Hosts and judges Valerie Bertinelli and Duff Goldman lead a group of talented young bakers through tasty challenges designed to find the most impressive and creative baker."
Number of Seasons: 9
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Kid In a Candy Store
What It's About: "Adam Gertler is a big kid in a candy store as he travels across America proving that some of the coolest, quirkiest and tastiest treats come from the world of sweets."
Number of Seasons: 2
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Too Cute!
What It's About: "Too Cute! tells the coming-of-age stories of cuddly baby animals. From their unsteady first steps to their new adventures in the world, these babies are simply too lovable, too curious and too cute to quit."
Number of Seasons: 6
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Crikey! It's the Irwins
What It's About: "Steve Irwin's legacy lives on via his wife, Terri, and children, Bindi & Robert. As passionate wildlife conservationists, they care for over 1,200 animals daily at the Australia Zoo."
Number of Seasons: 2
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Kids BBQ Championship
What It's About: "Move over mom and dad, the barbecue now belongs to a new generation of creative and innovative grillers! Eight kids under the age of 13 compete for $20,000 and the title of Kids BBQ Champion."
Number of Seasons: 2
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House Hunters Family
What It's About: "Parents and their kids house hunt together in hopes of finding the perfect home that fits the wants and needs of the entire family."
Number of Seasons: 2
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Dodo Heroes
What It's About: "This moving series explores the personalities and emotions of both humans and animals, and highlights their unique connection."
Number of Seasons: 2
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Rachael vs. Guy: Kids Cook-Off
What It's About: "Rachael Ray and Guy Fieri are back for battle but this time with kid chefs. With Rachael and Guy as mentors and team leaders, these eight adorable kids will square off in a series of challenges that would stump most adults."
Number of Seasons: 2
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Food Network Star Kids
What It's About: "Seven wildly talented kid chefs battle their way through culinary and social media challenges to become the next Food Network Star Kid. Hosted by Tia Mowry and Donal Skehan, the winner gets their own digital Food series and more!"
Number of Seasons: 1
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The Zoo: San Diego
What It's About: "From the producers who brought you The Zoo comes an all-new series, The Zoo: San Diego, with an all-access look at the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park, voted #1 zoo in the world."
Number of Seasons: 1
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Rachael Ray's Kids Cook-Off
What It's About: "Rachael Ray is on the hunt for the best kid chef in the country. Rachel and other all-star chefs coach the competitors through a series of culinary challenges. Which junior chef will win the title and a series on FoodNetwork.com?"
Number of Seasons: 1
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Mysterious Planet
What It's About: "Narrated by David Schwimmer, Mysterious Planet is an epic journey to the ends of the earth. Combining humor with the awe and beauty of the natural world, this series looks to unlock the greatest mysteries behind the world's most incredible species."
Number of Seasons: 1
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MythBusters Jr
What It's About: "Six of the nation's most talented kids join Adam Savage, and together they will tackle myths ranging from driving, explosions and chemistry to physics, popular culture and more."
Number of Seasons: 1
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The Secret Life of the Zoo
What It's About: "Venture to Chester Zoo, the most popular zoo in Britain. This observational documentary series uses micro-rig camera technology to capture, in incredible detail, the remarkable behavior of the animals there."
Number of Seasons: 5
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The Aquarium
What It's About: "Viewers are taken behind the scenes and given all-access to the largest aquarium in the Western Hemisphere -- Atlanta's Georgia Aquarium."
Number of Seasons: 2