The Zoo Crossword
Free printable crossword about the zoo for 1st Grade. Two-page PDF with an answer key, ready to print. Designed for 1st Grade and printed on standard US Letter paper.
TopicThe Zoo
Grade1st Grade (ages 6-7)
TypeCrossword
Pages2 pages
Answer keyIncluded on page 2
FormatPrintable PDF · US Letter
LicenseFree for personal & classroom use
About this crossword
This 1st Grade The Zoo crossword features 8 interlocking words, each with a themed clue and a handy word bank to choose from. Kids read each clue, work out the answer, and fill it into the grid — a fun way to build the zoo vocabulary, spelling, and reading skills. The second page is a complete answer key.
Sample clues in this crossword
Solve clues like these (answers are on page two):
- A large primate with no tail
- A baby lion or bear
- The king of the jungle
- A big furry animal that can be brown or black
- A slippery animal that claps and barks
- A horse-like animal with black and white stripes
Learning goals
- Learn and review 8 themed the zoo words.
- Read a clue and match it to the correct word.
- Reinforce spelling by writing answers into the grid.
How to use it
- Print both pages on US Letter paper.
- Solve the puzzle on page one.
- Check your work with the answer key on page two.
