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This collection of zoo animals word search puzzles includes three puzzles (easy, moderate, hard) to cater them for your child’s age or ability level.
Children can find the words horizontally, vertically, and diagonally.
These word searches are made to be printable on A4 paper in portrait mode. Make sure you select “shrink to fit” to ensure the flashcards are printed properly.
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Zoo Animals Word Search
Version 1 – Easy
Designed by Chris
Difficulty Level: 🔥
This version has a 10 letter x 10 letter grid and 12 zoo animals to find. Words can be found in all directions (forward, backward, up, down, and diagonal).
Words to find include: lion, tiger, zebra, giraffe, panda, rhino, gorilla, lemur, penguin, hippo, meerkat, koala
Version 2 – Moderate
Designed by Chris
Difficulty Level: 🔥🔥
This version has a 15 letter x 15 letter grid and 15 zoo animals to find. Words can be found in all directions (forward, backward, up, down, and diagonal).
Words to find include: lion, tiger, zebra, giraffe, panda, elephant, rhino, gorilla, chimpanzee, kangaroo, lemur, flamingo, penguin, cheetah, leopard, hippo, crocodile, tortoise, meerkat, koala.
Version 3 – Hard
Designed by Chris
Difficulty Level: 🔥🔥🔥
This version has a 20 letter x 20 letter grid and 16 zoo animals to find. Words can be found in all directions (forward, backward, up, down, and diagonal).
Words to find include: lion, tiger, zebra, giraffe, panda, elephant, rhino, gorilla, chimpanzee, kangaroo, lemur, flamingo, penguin, cheetah, leopard, hippo, crocodile, tortoise, meerkat, koala.
Common Zoo Animals
Common zoo animals include:
- The Zebra: Found in the wild savannah of Africa, the zebra’s exotic look, with black and white stripes, is a popular animal for zoo visitors.
- The Elephant: Both African and Asian animals are found at zoos worldwide. Their size, as well as their demeanor and interesting trunks, makes them appealing. These creatures have fascinating group dynamics and their social lives are as interesting as their unique looks!
- The Giraffe: With their attractive long necks and bright orange appearance, giraffes appeal to zoo goers worldwide. These gentle giants are vegetarians, grazing from the tops of trees which they can reach with their long necks.
- The Gorilla: These creatures have human-like behaviors and mannerisms, making them enjoyable to observe from a safe distance. Watch them interact with one another and use their opposable thumbs to dig around for insects.
I hope you enjoyed my selection of high-quality, downloadable word searchers, tailored to cater to the varying learning styles of students, ensuring a solid foundation in learning! Whether it’s for a fun activity in your child’s free time, preparation for a zoo visit, or a concerted effort to teach your child the names of animals.
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