101+ Easy and Fun Animal Crafts and Activities For Kids

These fun and easy animal crafts for kids of all ages are full of simple crafts of your favorite animals. Great ideas for different animals!

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Our collection of animal crafts is full of farm animals, zoo animals, forest animals, safari animals, arctic animals, jungle animals, and everything in between. Whether you're planning a trip to your local zoo, or looking for a fun way to create your favorite animals using simple craft supplies, we've got you covered.

Easy Animal Crafts For Kids

Kids tend to connect to animals from a young age. Learning about animals because of a pet at home, books they are reading, or picking their favorite zoo animals after a visit. There are often times that pairing their learning and love of animals with easy crafts can help bring those animals to life at home.

Using simple supplies to create those cute animal crafts can make a fun project that much more doable. A simple box of paper plates, construction paper, tissue paper, popsicle sticks, pipe cleaners, and a glue stick is sure to bring any great craft to life. Oooh, and don't forget the googly eyes.

Check out the fun zoo animal crafts and cute farm animal crafts below and have so much fun creating your favorite animals. There are fun activities for both young kids. and older kids.

Animal Printables

Before we get into our favorite animal crafts we have some animal printables with games, puzzles, and activities that any animal lover with love.

Animal Bingo

This free printable bingo game is a great game for the whole family. The best part about this fun game is that even your little kids can have a great time playing this as you call out each of the animals.

Animal Charades

Another classic game that is sure to be all kinds of fun. With over 100 different animals listed. Watch as the kids act out each of the animals. So much fun!

How To Draw Animals For Kids

Learning to draw is a great way for kids to increase their fine motor skills and impress their friends. Each of our drawing tutorials comes with a free printable template with step-by-step instructions.

Animal Facts

Discover fun animal facts for kids that make learning about wildlife exciting! Perfect for pairing with our animal crafts, these facts will spark curiosity and creativity.

Animal Alphabet Coloring Pages

Have some coloring fun with these free printable alphabet animal coloring pages.

Animal Activities for Preschoolers

These fun animal activities include an animal word search, an animal maze, and other fun printable activities around some great wild animals.

Cute Animal Coloring Pages

Looking for fun animal coloring pages, we have you covered with all the coloring pages and drawing tutorials in one place!

Ocean Animals Coloring Pages

Celebrate some of our lovely ocean animals with these color-by-numbers worksheets. Free printable coloring fun.

Fun Animal Crafts

Below you will find all the different types of animals. We've listed them in alphabetical order. We hope you find a fun addition to your kid's crafts project list!

Easy Animal Crafts For Kids
Animal Printables
- Animal Bingo
- Animal Charades
- How To Draw Animals For Kids
- Animal Facts
- Animal Alphabet Coloring Pages
- Animal Activities for Preschoolers
- Cute Animal Coloring Pages
- Ocean Animals Coloring Pages
Fun Animal Crafts
Alligator Crafts
Bat Crafts
Bee Crafts
Bunny Crafts
Butterfly Crafts
Cat Crafts
Caterpillar Crafts
Crab Crafts
Dinosaur Crafts
Dog Crafts
Duck Crafts
Elephant Crafts
Fish Crafts
Flamingo Crafts
Fox Crafts
Frog Crafts
Giraffe Crafts
Goat Coloring Page
Groundhog Crafts
Horse Crafts
Hummingbird Crafts
Iguana Crafts
Jellyfish Crafts
Koala Crafts
Kangaroo Crafts
Ladybug Crafts
Lion Crafts
Monkey Crafts
Mouse Crafts
Narwhal Crafts
Octopus Crafts
Owl Craft
Peacock Crafts
Penguin Crafts
Pig Crafts
Polar Bear Crafts
Reindeer Crafts
Shark Craft
Snail Lifespan
Snake Coloring Page
Spider Crafts
Tiger Crafts
Turkey Crafts
Under the Sea Coloring Page
Zebra Coloring Page
Mythical Animals
Dragon Crafts
Unicorn Crafts
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Animal Crafts

Alligator Crafts

Immerse kids in the animal kingdom with the 'A is For Alligator' craft, combining learning and creativity in a fun exploration of the alphabet.

Bat Crafts

These nocturnal animals tend to be more popular during Halloween, but that doesn't mean they aren't fun family crafts all year long.

Bee Crafts

Sweet as honey, these bee crafts and activities are some kid favorite crafts throughout Spring and Summer.

Bunny Crafts

These little cuties are of course associated with Easter, but if your kids are anything like mine, they love all things bunny all year long.

Butterfly Crafts

A Spring and Summer favorite, check out these craft projects that are sure to brighten anyone's day.

Cat Crafts

Have a purrfect time creating these fun cat crafts.

Caterpillar Crafts

Get creative with animal crafts and make your own adorable paper caterpillar, a fantastic addition to your animal-themed crafting adventures!

Crab Crafts

Unleash the creativity of children with a delightful paper plate crab craft, offering a fun and hands-on activity to learn about marine life and spark imaginative play.

Dinosaur Crafts

Dog Crafts

Explore a variety of delightful dog-themed crafts in our comprehensive guide to animal crafts, perfect for unleashing your creativity and love for furry friends.

Duck Crafts

This sweet duck coloring page is sweet and has lots of fun for kids to color.

Elephant Crafts

Discover the joy of crafting with our Elephant Crafts, a delightful addition to our collection of animal-themed projects for creative enthusiasts of all ages.

Fish Crafts

The Paper Plate Fish Craft for Kids is a fun and easy animal craft that allows children to express their creativity while learning about marine life. Using a simple paper plate and basic art supplies, kids can create a colorful and unique fish. This craft is a great addition to any animal-themed crafting session and is sure to delight kids of all ages.

Here are some of our other Fish Crafts.

Fish Drawing

Flamingo Crafts

Capture the elegance of these magnificent creatures with the Paper Plate Flamingo Craft, a standout addition to our animal crafts collection, where children can transform a simple paper plate into a vibrant flamingo using paint, feathers, and their own creative flair, making it a delightful activity to bring the tropical vibes and colorful charm of flamingos into any crafting session.

Here are some of our other Flamingo Crafts.

Fox Crafts

Bring the wild indoors with our Paper Plate Fox craft - a perfect addition to your collection of animal crafts!

Frog Crafts

Create a fun frog face with this paper plate craft.

Giraffe Crafts

Explore your creativity with these adorable giraffe crafts, perfect for animal enthusiasts of all ages.

G is for Giraffe Craft

Goat Coloring Page

Discover the charm of the Chinese Zodiac with our Goat Coloring Page, inviting creativity to flourish as you add vibrant colors to celebrate the Year of the Goat in style.

Goat Coloring Page

Groundhog Crafts

Engage in creative fun with our Groundhog Crafts – a delightful way for kids to make charming creations inspired by this adorable burrower!

Horse Crafts

Gallop into creativity with our 'H is for Horse' craft, a delightful project that combines learning and fun for kids!

Horse Coloring Page

Hummingbird Crafts

Engage in a creative animal craft activity with our Hummingbird Color Page. Decorate these graceful creatures with a burst of colors and transform them into charming works of art!

Hummingbird Color Page

Iguana Crafts

I is for Iguana Craft is a cool project where you make an iguana to learn about the letter 'I' in a fun and creative way!

Jellyfish Crafts

Create a captivating Paper Plate Jellyfish Craft, perfect for kids, that adds an ocean of creativity to your day!

Koala Crafts

No need to go all the way down under for these cuties. These simple paper koala crafts are great at improving scissor skills and easy projects can be made right at home with a few pieces of paper, scissors, and a fabulous attitude.

Kangaroo Crafts

Jump into creativity with our Kangaroo Craft – a fun and educational project for kids!

Ladybug Crafts

These little ladies are always a fan favorite. Check out the fun ladybug crafts that will surely bring out the HAPPY.

Lion Crafts

The King of the Jungle is another simple paper craft that can be made with very few supplies.

Monkey Crafts

Bring playful vibes to coloring with our Monkey Color Page – a fun activity for kids to add vibrant hues to a cheerful primate and express their creativity!

Monkey Coloring Page

Mouse Crafts

Explore creativity with our Mouse Craft – a delightful activity for kids to craft adorable mice and enjoy artistic fun!

Narwhal Crafts

These unicorns of the sea are one of our favorites. Have fun coloring this free printable color sheet.

Narwhal Coloring Page

Octopus Crafts

Dive into the world of sea creatures with our fun octopus coloring page! Perfect for kids of all ages, our printable design offers a chance to learn about this fascinating animal while exploring their creativity. Download and print now for an easy and enjoyable activity that will keep children entertained for hours.

Owl Craft

Sure to be owl good time with these fun Hoot-tastic crafts.

Peacock Crafts

Get creative with our stunning peacock coloring page! Our printable design offers a chance for kids to learn about this beautiful bird while exploring their artistic side. Download and print now for an easy and fun activity that will keep children entertained for hours.

Peacock Coloring Page

Penguin Crafts

Create some fun feathered friends fun with these penguin crafts.

Pig Crafts

Add a burst of color to the Year of the Pig festivities with our Pig Coloring Page, where creativity meets tradition, allowing you to bring this adorable symbol to life in vibrant hues.

Pig Coloring Page

Polar Bear Crafts

How to Draw a Polar Bear

Reindeer Crafts

Fun crafts of Santa's trusty pals. Have some cold weather fun with these cuties.

Shark Craft

Create an oceanic adventure with the paper plate shark craft! Dive into animal crafts and transform a simple plate into a fearsome shark, sparking imagination and creativity in both kids and adults.

Learn to draw the star of Shark Week with our free printable tutorial.

Snail Lifespan

Learn all about a snail's life cycle and its different parts. Free printable educational worksheets for added fun.

Snake Coloring Page

Enhance your animal crafts with our Snake Coloring Page – a delightful addition for kids to explore colors and creativity in the world of reptiles!

Spider Crafts

Spooky leg friends are another fan favorite during Halloween. Check out these fun creepy crawly crafts.

Tiger Crafts

Turkey Crafts

Have some Thankful fun with these Turkey crafts. Lots of different project ideas to make your turkey come to life.

Under the Sea Coloring Page

Take a plunge into creativity with an under the sea coloring page, part of our collection of animal crafts. Let your imagination swim as you bring the fascinating marine world to life with vibrant colors.

Zebra Coloring Page

Color in our favorite animal with the black stripes. Zebra's stripes are always a fun coloring page.

Mythical Animals

Dragon Crafts

This mythical creature is a fan favorite and we have some great dragon crafts and dragon drawing tutorials that are sure to keep the magic alive.

Unicorn Crafts

There are lots of fun crafts for these magic creatures. There are preschool crafts, and animal art projects that your unicorn lover is going to love even more!

We hope you enjoy these crafts and activities. Don't miss our full list of Kid's Crafts, Printables For Kids, and Coloring Pages for Kids. All these fun animal crafts would be great in celebration of World Animal Day on October 4th!

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