Explore zoo activities for kids! These engaging activities bring the wonder of the zoo to life, offering a mix of crafts, games, and learning experiences to help children discover animals, habitats, and wildlife conservation.
This Put Me in the Zoo craft brings Spot, the leopard who can change his spots, right off the page. A yellow paper plate, a simple face and a pile of colorful pom poms make a bright, happy craft that’s perfect after reading the book. Ages 3 to 6 Time 30 minutes plus drying Skills … Read more
This polar bear paper plate craft is a sweet, simple way to kick off an arctic animals unit. The plate becomes the body, and a round paper head with little ears and a muzzle sits on top. It’s a nice one for talking about where polar bears live. Did you know they depend on sea … Read more
Snap, snap! This alligator paper plate craft is a folded plate with a red mouth inside and a row of pointy cardboard teeth. Kids love that it actually opens and closes. It’s easy to set up and great practice with painting, cutting and following steps in order. Ages 3 to 6 Time About 30 minutes … Read more
These printable 2 piece animal puzzles have kids match each animal to a real, close-up photo of its fur, feathers, scales or shell. It’s simple problem solving that toddlers, preschoolers and kindergartners love. The puzzle cuts make them self-checking, so kids can work on their own, and they spark great conversations about how animals feel … Read more
These zoo animal playdough mats bring the whole zoo to your table. Kids build lions, elephants and giraffes, design their own zoo scenes, count sticks into animal cages and match footprints. With so many ways to play, it’s an easy week of zoo-themed fine motor, counting and small-world play for preschool, pre-K and kindergarten. Ages … Read more