🦁 Animals Crossword
Free printable animals crossword puzzle for kids — ages 7-9. Read the clues and fill in the grid!
Animals Crossword
Medium (Ages 7-9)
Across
- 2. Tropical bird with a colorful beak
- 5. Tallest animal with a long neck
- 6. To sleep through winter
- 7. Pink bird that stands on one leg
- 9. Animal covered in sharp quills
Down
- 1. Natural home of an animal
- 3. Long journey animals take each year
- 4. Big cat with spots
- 8. Australian animal that eats eucalyptus
Animals Crossword — Answer Key
Medium (Ages 7-9)
About Animals Crosswords
Test your animals knowledge with this medium crossword! Clues lead to answers like Flamingo, Chameleon, and Porcupine. Kids will need to think carefully about each clue to fill in the grid.
Medium crosswords are excellent for developing inference skills. Kids read a clue, consider what they know about animals, and test their answer against the crossing words — a rich learning loop.
Discover the amazing animal kingdom. Looking for more? Try our Animals Word Search or Animals Word Scramble!
Frequently Asked Questions
▶Are these animals crossword puzzles free to print?
Yes, completely free. No signup required. Print as many as you need for home or classroom use.
▶What age are animals crosswords designed for?
Easy crosswords (ages 4-6) have fewer clues and simple words. Medium (ages 7-9) adds more complexity. Hard (ages 10+) uses longer vocabulary and trickier clues.
▶Do the crossword puzzles come with answers?
Yes. The answer key prints on a separate page with the completed grid so you can check work easily.