All kids seem to love the zoo. They seem fascinated by the different animals, and each child seems to have a favorite animal to visit. This list of activities can help you plan fun learning explorations related to the zoo and its collection of animals.
Zoo Activities for Preschoolers
1. Zoo Fine Motor Activity (Pre-K Pages)
2. Zoo Animals Roll and Move Game (Pre-K Pages)
3. Tiger Play Dough (Pre-K Pages)
4. Zoo Book Activity: Matching Eyes (Pre-K Pages)
5. Animal Tracks Are Not Alike (Teach Preschool)
6. Zoo Animals Dramatic Play Activity (Teaching Mama)
7. Play Dough Search and Find (LIttle Bins for Little Hands)
8. Zoo Animal Puzzles (Hands On As We Grow)
9. Build Your Own Zoo (No Time for Flash Cards)
10. Exploring Animal Textures (Craft Create Calm)
11. Zoo Animal Salt Painting (Toddler Approved)
12. Animal Finger Puppets (JDaniel4’s Mom)
Zoo Activities for Preschool
13. Animal Charades with Printable (Buggy and Buddy)
14. Zoo Sensory Play (The Measured Mom)
15. Marbled Animal Art (Craftulate)
16. Zoo Scavenger Hunt (Still Playing School)
17. Play Dough Zoo (Play and Learn Every Day)
18. Wild Animal Story Stones (In the Playroom)
19. Giraffe Fingerpainting Activity (Powerful Mothering)
20. Building a Zoo in the Blocks Center (Brick by Brick)
21. Bubble Wrap Giraffe Painting (Crafty Kids at Home)
22. Animal Match (Playground Parkbench)
23. Animal Camouflage Hands-on Science Activity (Stir the Wonder)
24. Small World Zoo (Sugar Aunts)
25. Edible Zoo Small World (Fantastic Fun and Learning)
26. Foam Cup Animals (Kids Activities Blog)
27. Giraffe Spots Number Game (Toddler Approved)
28. Giraffes Can’t Dance DIY Light Box (Adventures of Adam)
29. Jungle Animal Cupcakes (Mom Endeavors)
30. Panda Bear Small World Play (Imagination Tree)
31. Zigzag Zebra Play Dough (Learning 4 Kids)
32. Zebra Stripes (Teach Preschool)
33. Reptile Small World and Sensory Play (Twodaloo)
34. Coffee Filter Peacock (Glued to My Crafts)
35. Zoo Math: Animal Cracker Snack (Motherhood on a Dime)
Check out these resources for a Zoo Theme—
Preschool Books About the Zoo
Zoo Math Packet
Zoo Literacy Packet
Great round-up! Animal activities are always so engaging for kids. 🙂