Animals Word Search (printable)
Zoo animals from around the world. Younger children can try it on the easy setting, where words only run across and down, while older children can switch on the backwards words and diagonals for a real challenge.
How to use this page
- Choose a grid size and a difficulty. Easy words go across and down, medium adds diagonals, and hard puts words in any direction, including backwards.
- Edit the word list if you like, with one word on each line. Words that are too long for the grid are left out, and the page tells you.
- Press Print, or press New puzzle for a different arrangement of the same words.
- Tick Show answers to see where every word is hiding, which is helpful for teachers and parents.
About this word search
Zoo animals from around the world. Younger children can try it on the easy setting, where words only run across and down, while older children can switch on the backwards words and diagonals for a real challenge.
Words in this puzzle: lion, tiger, elephant, giraffe, zebra, monkey, panda, hippo, rhino, cheetah, leopard, gorilla, kangaroo, camel.
Tips
- Start with the longest words and the ones with unusual letters, such as Q, X and Z, since they are easier to spot.
- Scan each row from left to right first, then look for the first letter of a word.
- Cross off each word in the list as you find it, using a pencil or a highlighter.
- For young children, use a smaller grid and the easy setting, and read the words aloud together.
Common questions
Can I print the answers?
Yes. Tick Show answers and print, and the words are highlighted on the grid. Untick it before printing a puzzle for the children.
Why is a word missing from my puzzle?
A word is left out when it is longer than the grid or cannot be placed. Choose a larger grid or shorten the word.
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