Australian animals Word Search (printable)
Some of the best-known animals in Australia, from the koala and kangaroo to the platypus and echidna, which are among the few egg-laying mammals in the world. It suits classroom units on habitats and Australian wildlife.
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
Some of the best-known animals in Australia, from the koala and kangaroo to the platypus and echidna, which are among the few egg-laying mammals in the world. It suits classroom units on habitats and Australian wildlife.
Words in this puzzle: kangaroo, koala, wombat, platypus, emu, dingo, kookaburra, echidna, quokka, wallaby, possum, galah, cassowary, crocodile.
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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