Dear Zoo is one of my preschoolers favourite books so it seemed only right to create a round up of Dear Zoo activities and crafts as I’m sure there are lots of other kids who feel the same!
I wasn’t sure at first how many I’d be able to find but after asking a few bloggers for assistance I was overwhelmed by the most amazing selection of Dear Zoo activities, I’m sure you’ll love them too.
Some of these are zoo activities for kids while others are specific Dear Zoo activities. There’s a really good range from Dear Zoo literacy activities to colouring sheets and crafts so I’m sure you’ll find something that’s right for you and your kids.
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The Dear Zoo activities I’m sharing today are all in the same order that they appear in the image below, but of course there’s loads more than just the ones in this picture so make sure you check them all out for loads more ideas.
I’m shared all the activities first and then done a separate list at the bottom of Dear Zoo animal crafts for kids as there were so many great ideas to share.
I’ve also included some more zoo animal books you might enjoy and if you enjoy this round up then at the bottom of this page you’ll find some links to some more of my favourite activities for kids books.
What You'll Find on This Page
Dear Zoo Activities and Crafts
Fantastic Fun and Learning has an edible small world zoo that might just be my favourite activity because marshmallows. We’ve always been a big fan of Tuff Spots and this would be great for that!
Doily lion from I Heart Crafty Things (see the list of Dear Zoo animal crafts below!)
Play animal charades with this free printable from Buggy and Buddy
This Dear Zoo storytelling basket from The Imagination Tree is perfect for younger kids
These Dear Zoo story spoons from Crafts on Sea are super easy to make and perfect if you are working with a group
There are loads of fabulous Dear Zoo activities for kids in this post from You Clever Monkey including a lift the flap drawing prompt and animal weighing activity
Got recycling bin full of stuff? Red Ted Art shares how to make zoo animals out of toilet rolls
I know my daughter would love this zoo busy box from Teach me Mommy
There are loads of Dear Zoo activities and crafts on the Dear Zoo and friends site with a spot the difference, colouring page, Dear Zoo lion mask and a Dear Zoo follow the path activity sheet.
The TES has four Dear Zoo literacy activities that are free here including writing container labels and writing a letter to the zoo.
3 Dinosaurs have a ‘Swing Into Summer Learning’ set with a zoo theme
Practice counting with these zoo clip cards from Schooling a Monkey
This zoo animal themed sensory bin from The Moments at Home would be great for younger kids
The Fairy and the Frog share how to use Dear Zoo to develop speech and language skills
You Clever Monkey shares how to design your own zoo playmat
This zoo small world from Teaching 2 and 3 year olds was originally designed for the book Tuff Spots but I think it works really well as a Dear Zoo activity for kids too.
Toddler Approved have a whole week of zoo learning activities, I think this animal salt painting might be my favourite as it looks so pretty!
More Zoo Books
If you love reading zoo animal books with your kids then these are some more we think you might enjoy!
Dear Zoo Animal Crafts
Giraffe crafts
Make this cute giraffe finger puppet from I Heart Crafty Things or this paper bag giraffe inspired by Greedy Steve
Elephant crafts
We made this elephant suncatcher as an Elmer craft but by using grey colours instead of (lots!) of colours for Elmer it would work well as a Dear Zoo craft.
Make this elephant craft using newspaper from Buggy and Buddy or this paper bag elephant from Crafts on Sea
Lion crafts
This lion craft for kids uses pom poms to create the mane.
Make this cute doily lion from I Heart Crafty Things or this sea shell lion from Crafts on Sea
Snake crafts
This easy snake craft is perfect for helping kids to practice their scissor skills.
Kids Craft Room shares how to make an articulated snake or this snake craft for kids is great for supporting scissor skills
Camel crafts
Make a camel out of toilet rolls with this fun tutorial from Red Ted Art
Monkey crafts
Easy Peasy and Fun has a super cute monkey paper plate craft or you could make this handprint monkey from Fun Handprint Art
Frog crafts
I love this paper plate frog craft from Fireflies and Mud Pies or you could make this cupcake liner frog from from Kids Activities Blog
Puppy Crafts
Make a paper bag puppy that kids can use as a puppet too.
We made this toilet roll dog craft for Valentines Day but it could be easily adapted by not using the hearts.
Try this footprint puppy craft from Crafty Morning or this easy origami puppy from Red Ted Art
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Oh I loved this book when my kids were smaller. Such a lovely selection of craft ideas.
Love these craft ideas! Dear Zoo is one of our favourite picture books – will keep these in mind for our next rainy day craft session.
We love this book. What a great collection of fun crafts to enhance a wonderful story xx
Dear Zoo is one of my most favourite books. What a great selection of ideas
Thank you for including our zoo small world play – this is such a fun collection!
We love this book, and who doesn’t love zoo animals, I love all of these crafts such fun ways to bring this wonderful book to life.