Zoo Animal Games
Looking for fun zoo animal games for preschoolers? These games are perfect for bringing a little wild adventure to your playtime, whether you’re a parent looking to entertain your little one at home or a teacher creating an exciting classroom activity.
Preschoolers love animals, and these games not only keep them engaged but also help them practice important skills like matching, memory, and motor coordination. Plus, they’re super easy to set up and fun for the whole family or group!
If you’re ready to inspire some roaring good fun, this list of zoo animal-themed games will give you plenty of ideas to add to your preschool zoo theme activities. From hands-on activities to interactive board games, there’s something here for every little animal lover!
Zoo Games for Kids
Now that you’re ready to bring some animal-themed fun into your preschooler’s day, let’s dive into our list of zoo animal-themed games! These ideas are perfect for keeping kids engaged, learning, and laughing, whether you’re at home or in the classroom.
From memory games to active play, these options are designed to capture the magic of the zoo while helping little ones practice key skills. Let’s explore some exciting games that will have your kids going wild with joy!
Toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners will love this classic card game with a ZOO twist. This game encourages matching, memory, and fine motor skills.
This game includes a matching game and a floor puzzle that is perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners. Playing this game encourages children to practice social skills, matching, and logical reasoning.
This zoo animal pinball game is great for a class gift or party favor. Kids will strengthen motor skills as they pull back the plunger to shoot the ball.
This board game is designed with three ways to play for different aged children. Kids will love this family friendly game with funny animals and exciting adventures.
This game helps kids develop decision making skills and faster reaction times.
This huge felt board story set is perfect for allowing children to make up their own games, retell their favorite zoo themed story, or recount their last trip to the zoo.
This game provides kids with a chance to practice animal names, animal sounds, gross motor skills, and more.
Kids of all ages will get a kick out of trying to pin the nose on the elephant. The player who gets the closest is the winner.
This game is perfect for helping kids learn to focus on details. They'll ask a series of ten questions to try to guess the animal on the game card.
This fun game helps kids develop creative thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills.
This motorized Elefun elephant begins the game with a trumpet call. Then, it plays music while it blows butterflies out of its long trunk. Who will collect the most butterflies?
This is such a fun interactive game for preschoolers! They're going to love working on hand-eye coordination and motor skills as they play.
Kids will love rolling the dice, picking bananas from the tree, and trying to catch Banana Joe when he jumps out of the tree.
This is such a fun way for kids to strengthen their reflexes and hand-eye coordination!
This adorable game includes 40 movement cards which are great for strengthening gross motor skills as they balance, hop, march, and more!
Little ones will have loads of fun trying to help Jock Croc, who has a toothache. Who will be the last dentist not to get chomped?
FAQs About Zoo Animal-Themed Games
These games are perfect for preschoolers aged 3-5. They’re simple, fun, and designed to match the developmental level of this age group.
Most of these games require just a few materials, like cards, dice, or small toys, many of which you might already have at home or in the classroom.
They work great for both! You can adapt them for one-on-one play or make them group-friendly for a classroom or playdate.
Zoo animal-themed games are such a fun and easy way to keep preschoolers entertained while helping them learn. Whether you’re playing at home or in the classroom, these games encourage creativity, teamwork, and skill-building—all while bringing the magic of the zoo to life! With so many options to choose from, you’re sure to find a game that your little animal lovers will enjoy again and again.
Ready to try these ideas? Gather your supplies, and let the fun begin! For more playful inspiration, check out our related posts or explore additional activities to keep the learning going.

Tara is the brains behind Homeschool Preschool, where her journey from preschool and public school teacher to homeschooling mom of three fuels her passion for early childhood education. With a blend of expertise and firsthand experience, Tara’s writings offer practical tips and engaging resources to support families in creating meaningful learning adventures at home.