WordPuzzles

Animals Word Search

Think of a child who has just come back from the zoo, still talking about the giraffe. Find the animals in the grid, then talk about where each one lives.

Make this puzzle – the words below load into the generator, where you can remove, add or change any of them before you print.

Word list – easy (15 words)

CAT, DOG, COW, PIG, HORSE, SHEEP, DUCK, LION, TIGER, BEAR, FROG, FISH, OWL, GOAT, MOUSE

Extra words for a harder puzzle (+10)

GIRAFFE, ELEPHANT, KANGAROO, PENGUIN, DOLPHIN, OCTOPUS, CHEETAH, RHINOCEROS, CROCODILE, BUTTERFLY

Ideas

  • Sort found animals into farm, wild and sea.
  • Name one fact about each animal you find.

FAQ

What age is the easy list for?

Early readers – keep the grid small and words forward-only.

Can I make it a pets-only puzzle?

Yes, edit the list in the generator.