Animal Safari

This word search puzzle contains names of various animals, all featuring a hard “G” sound. Students must locate creatures like Gorilla, Gecko, and Gopher hidden within the grid. The animal list includes a fun mix of wild, aquatic, and flying creatures. It helps students connect animals to their names phonetically and visually.

Working on this worksheet strengthens vocabulary related to animals and improves spelling recognition. It builds fine motor skills and attention to detail as students search for each word. Reading and recognizing words with the hard “G” sound also reinforces phonemic awareness. This activity supports early literacy by combining science with language arts.

Vocabulary Word List – Tiger, Gorilla, Penguin, Gopher, Dragonfly, Dugong, Magpie, Gecko, Hedgehog, Stingray, Goldfish, Gibbon, Grasshopper, Groundhog, Goose