Who doesn’t love animals? so cute! Planning an animal themed week? These animal crafts for kids will be fun for preschoolers toddlers, and kindergarteners.
Do you have a little one who loves animals? Why not bring the animals to your living room with some fun and easy animal crafts for kids!
These projects are perfect for rainy days or when you just need a break from the television.
Plus, they’re a great way to teach your child about different animals and their habitats. So gather up your crafting supplies and get ready to have some animal fun!
There are lots of great animal ideas below for animal crafts for preschoolers and toddlers. You can always make them easier or harder depending on your age level.
There are lots of pandas, giraffes, tigers, pigs, and sheep and more. Enjoy making these fun animal crafts for preschool and toddlers. We will definitely try some of the crafts below.
Fun and Easy Animal Crafts for Kids
Bear Crafts for Kids
Bear Finger Puppet Craft | I Heart Crafty Things
Fork Painted Bear Craft | Crafty Morning
Potato Stamped Bear Craft | Glued to My Crafts
Paper Plate Bear Mask | I Heart Crafty Things
Recycled CD Bear Craft | I Heart Crafty Things
Bunny Animal Crafts for Kids
1. Balloon Bunny Craft for Kids
Make a cute balloon bunny toy craft. It makes a fun pretend pet for your little one to play with. You can make other animals too like a dog.
You only need a balloon, streamers, tape, and a marker. Replace the streamers with any paper if not available.
2. Handprint Bunny Crafts
A cute handprint bunny craft made out of paper, a pom pom and some pipe cleaners.
3. Nibbling Carrot Bunny Card DIY Craft
Make a cute card colorful Easter card.
4. Bunny Painting
Paint a cute bunny picture fore Easter. You could change the eggs to carrots for anytime of the year.
More Bunny Crafts for Kids
Cow Crafts for Kids
1. Cow Finger Puppet Kid Craft
All of you need for this craft cow is a little felt and you can make this cute puppets. They would be great for Old McDonald’s Farm song.
2. Cow Mask Craft for Preschool
Make a cute craft cow mask out a paper plate. Great for a fun farmyard craft or farm craft for preschool.
3. Cow Craft Paper Tube Kid Craft
Recycle a paper roll into this cute craft cow. You can make a whole set of farm animals.
4. Cow Headband Craft for Kids
Make a cute cow headband out of paper for this farm craft. This easy craft would be great for a farm or letter C theme.
More Cow Animal Crafts for Kids
Elephant Crafts for Kids
Paper Plate Elephant Craft Puppet | I Heart Crafty Things
Paper Plate Elephant Craft | Glued to My Crafts
Handprint Elephant Craft | A Little Pinch of Perfect
Cardboard Roll Elephant Craft | The Craft Train
Cupcake Liner Elephant Craft | I Heart Crafty Things
Fox Animal Crafts for Kids
1. Paper Roll Fox Kid Craft
Use a toilet paper roll and turn it into a fox craft for kids.
2. Handprint Fox Craft for Kids
Use paper and handprints to make this cute fox.
3. Origami Fox Craft for Kids
Fold some paper into a fox with this paper origami craft.
4. Paper Plate Artic Fox Craft for Kids
Make a white fox for an arctic themed preschool craft.
5. Cupcake Liner Fox Kid Craft
Make a cute fox preschool craft out of cupcake liners.
6. Leaf Fox Craft for Kids
Use fall leaves to make this nature inspired fox craft for preschoolers.
7. Heart Paper Fox
Use paper to make this heart shaped fox out of paper.
8. Paper Cup Fox Craft for Kids
Use paper and a cup to make this fox kid craft.
9. Paper Fox Kid Craft
All you need is some paper, scissors, and a marker.
10. Egg Carton Fox
Recycle an egg carton in to this fox.
11. Paper Bag Fox
Use a paper bag and it turn it into this cute fox.
12. Corner Fox Bookmark Craft
Make a cute bookmark out of paper with this fun zoo animal craft for preschoolers
13. Fox Paper Bag Craft
Giraffe Crafts for Kids – Fun Animal Crafts for Preschoolers
Paper Bag Giraffe Craft | Crafty Morning
2. Giraffe Finger Puppet Craft Idea for Kids
3. Easy Paper Giraffe Craft for Preschool
There is a easy template for this craft or you can draw your own cute giraffe for this paper animal craft.
4. G is for Giraffe
This letter G is for giraffe craft will be great for preschoolers to practice the letter G. You can combine it with zoo or animal theme too.
Giraffe Finger Puppets | I Heart Crafty Things
Handprint Giraffe Craft | Fun Handprint Art
Folded Paper Giraffe Craft | Sugar Aunts
Paper Plate Giraffe Craft | I Heart Crafty Things
More Giraffe Animal Crafts
- Fingerprint Giraffe Craft for Kids
- Easy and Quick Handprint Giraffe With Free Template
- Paper Roll Giraffe
Hedgehog Animal Crafts for Preschoolers
1. Autumn Paper Hedgehog Craft for Kids
Make a cute spiky hedgehog craft with this folded paper craft.
2. Paper Roll Hedgehog Craft
Make a cute hedgehog craft by recycling a little paper and toilet paper roll.
3. Weaving Paper Hedgehog Kid Craft
A cute rainbow paper hedgehog. This craft is great for woodland, animal, or a letter H craft. You can practice name the colors with this craft also.
4. Paper Hedgehog Craft
You just need some paper and scissors for this cute paper hedgehog craft.
5. Felt CD Hedgehog Kid Craft
Reuse a CD and create this textured hedgehog.
6. Folded Paper Hedgehog Craft
Make a colorful folded paper hedgehog using a printable template. This blog has lots of crafts for kids for you to try. Have fun making this craft and adding it to your zoo animals.
7. Paper Hedgehog Kid Crafts
A cute colorful paper hedgehog craft with a template.
8. Paper Roll Hedgehog Crafts
A cute recycling craft, using a toilet paper roll to make this hedgehog.
9. Fall Leaves Hedgehog Crafts
A cute nature craft, using a paper body and leaves. Have fun going outdoors and collecting leaves.
10. Paper Plate Hedgehog Craft
Paper plate crafts are great for preschoolers. Make a colorful hedgehog out of one using triangles. This hedgehog craft would be great for fall with it’s orange and red colors.
11. Handprint Hedgehog Zoo Craft for Preschoolers
Handprint crafts are always popular. Make this fall card with a little paper.
12. Paper Hedgehog Craft
Make this hedgehog using paper cones.
13. Hedgehog Rock Craft
Have fun turning a rock in a hedgehog with a little paint and a smooth rock.
14. Hedgehog Craft for Kids
Make a cute hedgehog out of foam for a cute preschool craft.
15. Paper Hedgehog Craft
Make a cute paper hedgehog craft with paper strips.
Hippo Crafts for Kids – Fun Animal Crafts for Preschoolers
Recycled CD Hippopotamus Craft | Artsy Craftsy Mom
Paper Bag Hippopotamus Craft | I Heart Crafty Things
Cardboard Roll Hippo Craft | Patchwork Parent
Paper Plate Hippo Craft | I Heart Crafty Things
Koala Animal Crafts for Kids
Paper Bag Koala Craft | I Heart Crafty Things
Newspaper Koala Kid Craft | Glued to My Crafts
Koala Mask Kid Craft | The Craft Train
Paper Plate Koala Craft | I Heart Crafty Things
Koala Paper Plate Kids Craft | Danya Banya
Lion Crafts for Kids – Animal Crafts for Preschoolers
Foam Cup Lion Craft | I Heart Crafty Things
Wooden Spoon Lion Craft | I Heart Crafty Things
Recycled K-Cup Lion Craft | Artsy Momma
Handprint Lion Craft | I Heart Arts N Crafts
Lion Doily Craft | I Heart Crafty Things
Monkey Crafts for Kids – Fun Animal Crafts for Preschoolers
Paper Plate Monkey Craft | Easy Peasy and Fun
Paper Bag Monkey Craft | I Heart Crafty Things
Cardboard Roll Monkey Craft | Kids Craft Room
Gandhiji’s 3 Monkeys Craft | Artsy Craftsy Mom
Handprint Monkey Craft for Kids | Crafty Morning
Panda Crafts for Kids – AnimalCrafts for Preschoolers
Fork Painted Panda Craft | Crafty Morning
Potato Stamped Panda Craft | I Heart Arts N Crafts
Cupcake Liner Panda Craft | Kids Activities Blog
Kung Fu Panda Cereal Craft | I Heart Crafty Things
Paper Plate Panda Craft | Glued to My Crafts
Peacock Crafts for Kids – Animal Crafts for Preschoolers
Paper Bag Peacock Craft | I Heart Crafty Things
Cupcake Liner Peacock Stick Puppets | I Heart Crafty Things
Peacock Suncatcher Craft | Make It Your Own
Recycled CD Peacock Craft | I Heart Crafty Things
Paper Plate Peacock Craft | I Heart Crafty Things
Penguin Crafts for Kids
1. Hatching Paper Plate Penguin
A cute hatching penguin craft made with a paper plate.
2. Yarn Weaving Penguin
Take some yarn and make this fun weaving penguin using a paper plate.
3. Paper Plate Penguin Wreath
A different take on a penguin, make a wreath out of a paper plate. This craft would be great for a winter, letter P, or an animal theme for preschoolers.
4. Shape Penguin Craft
Practice shapes and crafting together, a fun math activity. This animal craft would be great for a zoo craft theme for preschoolers too.
5. DIY Penguin Pencil Holder
Make a cute and useful penguin craft with these penguin pencil holders
6. Origami Paper Penguin Crafts for Kids
Get out your paper and make these cute penguins with a little folding for a fun paper winter animal craft.
7. Pop-up Penguin Craft – Zoo Craft for Preschoolers
Make an action penguin craft with this paper folded craft.
8. Cardboard Penguin Crafts
Reuse some cardboard in this mixed media kid penguin paper animal craft.
9. Paper Bag Penguin Craft
Make an adorable penguin arts and craft project with a paper bag and a doily.
10. Pom Pom Penguin Animal Craft for Kids
Grab some yarn and googly eyes make these soft penguins, cute as a penguin Christmas ornament.
11. Spoon Penguin Crafts
A cute way to turn a plastic spoon into a penguin puppet craft.
12. Footprint Penguin Craft – Zoo Craft for Preschoolers
Who doesn’t like a footprint craft? Make a cute keepsake craft for toddlers or preschoolers using paint and a few added items.
13. Moveable Penguin Winter Craft
A cute Christmas penguin, great for a winter theme too. For this craft you mostly need paper.
14. Paper Roll Penguin Craft – Zoo Craft for Preschoolers
Reuse some of those toilet paper rolls and make a this easy penguin kid craft.
15. Handprint Penguin Craft
Handprints turned into penguins, what fun. This is an easy paper penguin kid craft.
16. 3D Paper Penguin Crafts for Preschoolers
Make a 3D penguin craft for kids with a little paper.
17. Movable Penguin Craft for Kids
Make a movable penguin craft for preschoolers with a paper plate.
18. Cotton Ball Penguin Crafts for Preschoolers
Use cotton balls and paper to make a cute cotton ball penguin.
More Penguin Animal Crafts for Kids
- 19. Popsicle Stick Penguin
- 20. Penguin Bookmarks
- 21. Water Bottle Penguins
- 22. Egg Carton Penguin
- 23. Cupcake Liner Penguins
- 24. Newspaper Penguin
- 25. Rocking Paper Penguins
Pig Kid Crafts – Easy Animal Crafts for Kids
1. Pig Paper Tube
Recycle some paper rolls into a cute family of pigs. There are other fun farm animals to make with this craft like horses and cows.
2. Pom Pom Pig Kid Craft
Grab some pompoms, googly eyes, felt and a button to make this cute pig.
3. Pig Pot Kid Craft
Another cute recycled craft, a pig planter.
4. Paper Pig Animal Kid Craft
Make a 3D pink pig with some paper strips and glue.
This blog has lots of fun crafts and activities for kids. You can find a DIY
More Pig Animal Crafts
Polar Bear Crafts for Kids – Animal Crafts for Preschoolers
1. Polar Bear Finger Puppets
Make a fun polar bear puppet out of paper.
2. PAPER PLATE POLAR BEAR TWIRLER
Turn a paper plate into a cute polar craft, great for an arctic theme.
3. Paper Roll Polar Bear Craft
Recycle a paper roll into a cute polar bear.
4. Moving Polar Bear Craft
Make a cute polar bear using white paper and a few supplies.
5. Printable Cotton Ball Polar Bear Craft
Use a printable cotton balls to make this fun polar bear craft.
6. Polar Bear Masks
This craft using white tissue paper and a few other supplies to make this fun polar bear mask.
Easy Cotton Circle Polar Bear Craft for Kids
More Polar Bear Crafts for Kids – Zoo Crafts for Preschoolers
- 7. Newspaper Polar Bear Craft
- 8. Polar Bear Process Art
- 9. Paper Plate Polar Bear Craft
- 10. 3D Polar Bear Winter Craft
- 11. Fork Painted Polar Bear
- 12. Painted Polar Bear Craft
- 13. Handprint Polar Bear Craft
- 14. Paper Plate Polar Bear
- 15. Winter Painting Polar Bear Craft
Rhino Crafts for Kids – Animal Crafts for Preschoolers
Paper Plate Rhino Craft for Kids | Crafty Morning
Cardboard Roll Rhinoceros Craft | Patchwork Parent
Handprint Rhinoceros Craft | Crafty Morning
Rhino Footprint Craft | House of Burke
Learn how to Draw a Rhino | Marty Nystrom
Snake Crafts for Kids – Easy Zoo Animal Crafts
Easy Letter S Snake Craft for Preschoolers
Make this fun paper snake craft for the letter S.
Tiger Crafts for Kids – Fun Animal Crafts for Preschoolers
Foam Cup Tiger Craft for Kids | Kids Activities Blog
Tiger Craft for Preschoolers | Red Ted Art
Cardboard Roll Tiger Craft | Crafty Morning
Handprint Tiger Craft | Fun Handprint Art
Paper Plate Tiger Craft | Glued to My Crafts
Zebra Crafts for Kids – Animal Crafts for Preschoolers
Zebra Letter Z Craft for Preschool – Fun Printable
Have fun making this easy printable zebra craft. This craft would be great for the letter Z or zoo animal theme.
Paper Bag Zebra Craft | I Heart Crafty Things
Cupcake Liner Zebra Craft | Kids Activities Blog
Cardboard Tube Zebra Craft | Sugar Aunts
Kids Zebra Clothespin Craft | Artsy Momma
Paper Plate Zebra Craft | Happy Hooligans
Do you have a little one who loves animals? Why not bring the zoo to your living room with some fun and easy zoo crafts for kids! These projects are perfect for rainy days or when you just need a break from the television.
Plus, they’re a great way to teach your child about different animals and their habitats. So gather up your crafting supplies and get ready to have some animal fun!
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