Animal Word Search for Kids

Are you a fan of animals? Do you love learning about different creatures that inhabit our planet? If so, you'll love this sweet animal word search for kids will have them "oohing and aahing" as they search for the words hidden within this puzzle.

We have thirty words hidden in this puzzle that are commonly associated with animals. Let's see if you can find them all!

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Animal Word Search for Kids Instructions:

Find the words listed. Words may appear forward, backward, up, down or diagonal. Words may overlap and cross each other. When you have found a word, be sure to circle it and cross it off the list.

Printable Word Search & Solution

Animal Word Search for Kids

Word List

ANT

DOG

PENGUIN

APE

EMU

PIG

BAT

FOX

QUAIL

BEAR

FROG

RABBIT

BIRD

GOAT

SHARK

BUTTERFLY

GOOSE

SNAKE

CAT

HAMSTER

TIGER

CHICKEN

LEMUR

TURTLE

COW

MOUSE

WALLABY

CRANE

OCTOPUS

ZEBRA

What’s included in this PDF:

Color Version (with name & date lines at the top)
Color Version (without name & date lines at the top)
Color Version Word Solution
B/W Version (with name & date lines at the top)
B/W Version (without name & date lines at the top)
B/W Version Word Solution

Here are some fun truths about some of the animals you will be searching for in this puzzle!

Penguins are flightless birds that live in Antarctica. They are known for their black and white plumage, waddling walk, and their ability to swim in the freezing waters of the Southern Ocean.

Zebras are African mammals that are known for their black and white striped patterns. They are social animals that live in herds and are often seen grazing on the savannah.

Tigers are large cats that are known for their distinctive orange and black stripes. They are powerful hunters that can take down prey much larger than themselves.

Octopuses are highly intelligent, eight-armed creatures that live in the ocean. They are known for their ability to change color and shape.

Butterflies have taste receptors on their feet. This allows them to taste the plants they are landing on to determine whether or not they are suitable for laying their eggs. They are important pollinators. While butterflies are not as efficient as bees, they do play a vital role in pollinating flowers and other plants.

Wallabies have powerful hind legs that enable them to jump up to three times their body length in one bound. They use their tails for balance and to help propel themselves forward.

Lemurs have a unique way of communicating with each other. They use a variety of vocalizations, including a loud, piercing call called the "lemur scream." They also use scent marking to communicate with other members of their group, and some species use visual signals like raised tails to indicate aggression or fear.

Now that you have learned some fun facts about the animals you are looking for, see how many you can find without looking at the solution. I bet you can find all 30 of them with no problem at all!

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