Learning the zoo animal names along with their pictures helps us to understand more about the types of animals that lived in a zoo. When we visit a zoo, we see many animals. We don’t even know the right name of that animal in English. Worry not, I brought a very helpful lesson to clear up this problem. In this lesson, we are going to share with you 60+ zoo animal names in English with pictures. This lesson is going to help you to memorize the zoo animals in English through their pictures. That’s why we attached a picture of each animal that lived in a zoo. Let’s explore together…
List of Zoo Animals
- Alligator
- Anteater
- Ape
- Armadillo
- Baboon
- Bat
- Bear
- Beetle
- Bongo
- Camel
- Centipede
- Chameleon
- Cheetah
- Clownfish
- Coati
- Cockatoo
- Crane
- Crocodile
- Cow
- Drill
- Duck
- Deer
- Eagle
- Echidna
- Elephant
- Elk
- Flamingo
- Fox
- Frigate bird
- Gila monster
- Giraffe
- Gorilla
Types of Zoo Animals
Mammals
- Lion
- Tiger
- Elephant
- Bear
- Monkey
- Gorilla
- Panda
- Kangaroo
- Zebra
- Giraffe
- Leopard
- Cheetah
- Deer
- Hyena
- Rhinoceros
- Hippopotamus
- Camel
- Yak
- Bison
- Koala
- Sloth
- Antelope
- Meerkat
- Otter
Reptiles
- Snake
- Crocodile
- Alligator
- Tortoise
- Lizard
- Chameleon
- Iguana
Birds
- Parrot
- Peacock
- Owl
- Eagle
- Vulture
- Flamingo
- Pelican
- Ostrich
- Emu
- Penguin
- Toucan
- Macaw
- Crane
Amphibians
- Frog
- Toad
- Salamander
Aquatic Animals in Zoos
- Fish
- Turtle
- Sea Lion
- Seal
- Otter
Insects & Small Creatures (in some zoos)
- Butterfly
- Spider
- Scorpion
- Ant
- Beetle
- Honeybee
This list includes zoo animals from different groups like mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians, and insects. Learning these names will help you describe animals, talk about your zoo visits, and build your English vocabulary.
Zoo Animals Names with Pictures
Below is a list of common zoo animals with information and pictures:
- Lion
The lion is called the King of the Jungle. It is strong, powerful, and lives in groups called prides.
- Elephant
Elephants are the largest land animals. They have big ears and long trunks. They are calm and smart.
- Tiger
Tigers have orange fur with black stripes. They are strong hunters and live alone in the wild.
- Monkey
Monkeys are playful and intelligent animals. They live in trees and love to eat fruits.
- Panda
Pandas are black and white bears that eat bamboo. They are very calm and cute.
- Zebra
Zebras are wild animals with black and white stripes. Each zebra has a unique pattern.
- Giraffe
Giraffes are the tallest animals on Earth. They use their long necks to eat leaves from tall trees.
- Bear
Bears are big animals that love to eat fish, honey, and berries. They can climb trees and swim.
- Kangaroo
Kangaroos live in Australia. They carry their babies in a pouch and move by jumping.
- Rhinoceros
Rhinos have thick skin and one or two horns. They are strong and mostly quiet.
- Crocodile
Crocodiles live in rivers and swamps. They are cold-blooded reptiles with sharp teeth.
- Penguin
Penguins are birds that cannot fly. They live in cold places and swim very well.
- Peacock
Peacocks are colorful birds. The male has long tail feathers and dances to impress.
- Snake
Snakes have long, thin bodies. Some are poisonous. They use their tongue to smell the air.
- Gorilla
Gorillas are large and strong apes. They are very smart and live in family groups.
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