Printable Australian Animals Word Search

Print this Australian animals word search and meet the wildlife that makes Australia so unique. From bounding kangaroos to sleepy koalas and clever kookaburras, every hidden word captures a piece of the outback. It’s a fun printable puzzle for classrooms, travel themes, or anyone curious about Australian nature.

📌 Words in this puzzle:

KANGAROO, KOALA, WOMBAT, PLATYPUS, EMU, DINGO, POSSUM, WALLABY, ECHIDNA, BANDICOOT, CASSOWARY, KOOKABURRA, QUOKKA, NUMBAT, LORIKEET

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Australian Animals

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About this Australian Animals word search

A 12×12 grid word search featuring fifteen iconic creatures found across Australia.

This Australian animals word search celebrates the country’s most loved native wildlife. It mixes familiar favorites with lesser-known species, offering an easy way to learn more about the animals that roam deserts, forests, and coastlines. Ideal for classroom geography or science units, or simply as a light activity for nature lovers. Print it, grab a pencil, and start your Australian adventure.

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