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!
Table of contents
- Easy Animal Crafts For Kids
- Animal Printables
- 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
- Crafts By Supplies You'll Enjoy
- 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
- Dinosaur Pom Pom Craft
- Dinosaur Paper Craft
- Dinosaur Bingo
- How To Draw a Dinosaur
- Dinosaur Coloring Sheet
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
Polar Bear Crafts
Reindeer Crafts
Fun crafts of Santa's trusty pals. Have some cold weather fun with these cuties.
- Popsicle Stick Reindeer
- How to draw a reindeer
- Paper plate reindeer
- Reindeer Christmas Ornament Template
- Reindeer Facts for Kids
- Reindeer Christmas String Art
- Reindeer Coloring Page
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.
- Spider Handprint
- Spider Bottle Caps Craft
- Easy Spider Drawing
- Spider Coloring Page
- Balloon Spiders
- Orange Edible Spider
- How to Draw a Spider Web
- Spider Web Craft
- Paper Spider Web
Tiger Crafts
Turkey Crafts
Have some Thankful fun with these Turkey crafts. Lots of different project ideas to make your turkey come to life.
- Turkey Favors for Thanksgiving
- Paper Bag Turkey
- How to Draw a Turkey
- Fun Facts About Turkey
- Turkey Thanksgiving Cards to Make
- Coloring Page Turkey
- Pin the Tail On Turkey
- Paper Turkey Craft
- Build a Turkey
- Thankful Turkey Craft
- Handprint Turkey
- Picture Thanksgiving Turkey
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.
- Dragon Puppet
- How To Draw A Dragon
- Dragon Coloring Pages
- Coloring Page Dragon
- Year of the Dragon Coloring Page
- Dragon Paper Bag Puppet
- Chinese Dragon Coloring Pages
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!
HAPPY CRAFTING!
Crafts By Supplies You'll Enjoy
- Paper Plate Crafts
- Popsicle Stick Crafts
- Construction Paper Crafts
- Paper Bag Crafts
- Toilet Paper Roll Crafts
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