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Animal Word Search

Search for your favorite wild creatures in this free printable animal word search. Solve the puzzle, then color the pictures.

Animal word search with 25 words hidden in a 25 by 25 grid.

The world is full of amazing animals, from Capybaras in South America to kangaroos in Australia. Print this animal word search and find some of the most popular, from alligator to zebra.

Word list includes:

  • alligator
  • bat
  • bear
  • bird
  • capybara
  • deer
  • elephant
  • fish
  • fox
  • frog
  • giraffe
  • hippopotamus
  • kangaroo
  • lion
  • monkey
  • moose
  • otter
  • rhinoceros
  • shark
  • sloth
  • snake
  • tiger
  • turtle
  • wolf
  • zebra

This is a medium puzzle; it’s recommended for kids approximately age eight and up.

Love animals? Print the dog word search and cat word search too!

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