Doom scrolling? Why not learn some science, instead? Here are some of my favorite science and nature TikTok accounts that have amazing stories, beautiful specimens, and interesting facts.
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Museums
Space
General Science
Nature
Zoos
Museums
Some of the best science and nature museums in the world!
I love to visit this museum in Boston! I just discovered they have a science night, too!
Museum of Science on TikTok
This museum also has a nature preserve with trails!
Buffalo Museum of Science on TikTok
This is one of my favorite places to visit in NYC. I love taking my son there, but there’s so much to see, make sure to plan ahead!
AMNH on TikTok
Completely fascinating. I never knew there was such a catalogue of human bones.
The Bone Museum on TikTok
Zoo, aquarium, and more!
Audubon Nature Institute on TikTok
I can’t wait to take my son here! I actually went to a bar mitzvah here when I was 13 - it was great because they dissected a cow eye and let us play with all of the exhibits!
Queens Museum on TikTok
Space
Of course, as a Star Wars and science fan, I love following space accounts.
My absolute favorite scientist to follow. She takes current space events and phenomenon and makes them accessible to everyone.
ASTRO ALEXANDRA 🪐 on TikTok
Live videos from space!
SpaceMan on TikTok
Spreading her love of space and increasing scientific literacy to people of all ages!
The Space Gal on TikTok
Neil Degrasse Tyson. Talking about space and the universe. ‘Nough said.
StarTalk on TikTok
General Science
Not sure what type of science you’re interested in? Here are some accounts that have it all!
If you like shows on the Sci Channel, then you’ll like their TikTok account!
Science Channel on TikTok
My students love Mark Rober! He is the master of over-the-top science.
Mark Rober on TikTok
A classic.
Bill Nye on TikTok
This is one of my favorite science accounts! I’ve used a lot of these in my classroom, but you can also do a lot of what he does with a microscope at home!
Adolfo Sánchez-Blanco, Ph.D on TikTok
Amazing microscopic images of cells and digital models of molecules!
TheBioCosmos on TikTok
Nature
Nature buff? Love animals and plants? Here are some accounts where you can see some of the most stunning footage of nature.
Sharing their conservation efforts on social media.
The Nature Conservancy on TikTok
Amazing video and photography of nature and locations around the world.
National Geographic on TikTok
The Raptor Center! They share the birds they help rescue and rehabilitate!
RaptorOrg on TikTok
Did you know how cute bats are? Check out the cute bats that are saved by the Lubee Bat Conservancy!
Lubee Bat Conservancy on TikTok
Zoos
So many zoos have educational content on TikTok! They feature all of the amazing animals that they house, and sometimes they do live shows!
I was a kid the last time I went to this zoo! You have to see all of the beautiful animals that they feature!
San Diego Zoo on TikTok
I love to see how zoos differ throughout the world! Their lemurs and capybaras are so cute!
London Zoo on TikTok
I spent an entire day here when I visited Pittsburgh! I love the giant tortoises and the aquarium is fantastic!
