Zoo Animal Bookmarks
Get ready to bring the magic of the zoo to your reading adventures with these fun and easy Zoo Animal Bookmarks!
These hug-style paper bookmarks are perfect for kids who love crafting and animals. With patterns for a lion, zebra, giraffe, and elephant, this craft combines creativity and functionality in the most adorable way. Kids will love making their favorite zoo animals come to life with just a few simple supplies.
Whether you’re looking for a fun activity for a rainy day, a unique classroom craft, or an exciting project for a zoo-themed party, these paper bookmarks fit the bill. They’re also an ideal craft for a safari-themed birthday party or as a DIY gift for a book-loving friend or family member.
Parents, teachers, and group leaders will appreciate how simple and affordable this bookmark craft for kids is to set up. Supplies like paper, glue, and markers are easy to find, making this a craft that’s accessible for all. Plus, the free printable pattern makes it even easier to dive right in.
Who doesn’t love zoo animals? These DIY bookmarks will not only encourage creativity but also make reading more exciting for kids of all ages. From school book fairs to storytime at home, these animal bookmarks are sure to add a playful touch to any book collection.
How to Make Your Zoo Animal Bookmarks
Follow along with our simple tutorial below to create your very own zoo animal bookmarks. Using the free printable pattern, you can craft a lion, zebra, giraffe, and elephant that will hug your book’s pages while keeping your place. Gather your supplies and let’s get started!
Supplies:
- Colored craft papers
- Pencil
- Craft glue
- A pair of scissors
- Markers
- Printed pattern
Instructions:
Download and print out the pattern. Cut out the pattern pieces.
Select different colored craft papers for the safari animal bookmark patterns. The template includes patterns for lion, zebra, giraffe and elephant.
Let’s start with the lion and the zebra patterns. Trace the template patterns on the selected craft papers and cut them out neatly using a pair of scissors.
Glue the inner ear parts on the ear parts of the head cutouts.
Attach the head of the lion on the mane cutout.
Attach the lower part of the zebra’s face on the bottom part of the head cutout.
Attach the tail tip cutouts to the tail cutouts for both the lion and the zebra. Attach the mane cutout of the zebra on the top of the head cutout.
Take the body cutouts. Attach the leg cutouts to the body cutouts on both sides.
Only glue the leg at the edge of the body, so you can slide a page under the legs later.
Attach the tails on either side of the body for both the zebra and lion.
Attach the heads on the top edge of the bodies.
Use markers to draw the faces on to thelion and zebra.
Use markers to add the striped patterns on the zebra bookmark.
Similarly, trace, cutout and glue the patterns to make the other animal bookmarks. To use them as bookmark, simply slide a page between the legs and the body.
Zoo Animal Bookmarks are a delightful way to combine crafting and a love for reading. Whether you’re making them at home, in a classroom, or as part of a party activity, these bookmarks are sure to bring joy to kids and book lovers alike. Don’t forget to download the free printable pattern to get started on this fun paper bookmark project today!
