🐾 Animal Worksheets for Preschool

Fun & Educational Printables for Ages 3-5

Safari Animal Matching Worksheet

👶 Ages 3-5 🎯 Safari Theme 📥 Free PDF 🦁 African Wildlife
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Go on an African safari adventure!

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Safari Animals Preview

Lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, rhinos, and more!

🎯 What Kids Will Learn

  • African Animal Recognition: Identify safari and savanna animals
  • Geography Awareness: Learn about animals from Africa
  • Unique Features: Notice distinctive traits like long necks, trunks, stripes
  • Matching Skills: Find identical safari animals
  • Wildlife Appreciation: Develop interest in exotic animals

📝 How to Use This Worksheet

  • Step 1: Download and print the safari worksheet
  • Step 2: Talk about what a safari is (African adventure!)
  • Step 3: Name each amazing safari animal
  • Step 4: Point out special features (long neck, big ears, stripes)
  • Step 5: Match identical safari animals
  • Bonus: Pretend to go on a safari adventure together!

🦁 Safari Animals Featured

  • Lions: The "King of the Jungle" (actually lives in grasslands!)
  • Elephants: Largest land animals with long trunks
  • Giraffes: Tallest animals with super long necks
  • Zebras: Black and white striped horses
  • Rhinos: Large animals with horns on their noses
  • Hippos: Big animals that love water

✨ Why Kids Love Safari Animals

  • Exciting, exotic animals they've seen in movies
  • Fascinating unique features to talk about
  • Perfect for adventure and exploration themes
  • Great tie-in with zoo visits
  • Sparks imagination and curiosity about Africa
  • Learn about animal conservation

💡 Extension Activities

  • Watch safari videos or documentaries
  • Visit a zoo and see real African animals
  • Read "Dear Zoo" or other safari books
  • Create a safari scene with toy animals
  • Discuss why these animals are endangered