How to use the animal wheel
- Click Spin to pick a random animal.
- Read the result in the pop-up window.
- Press Remove from wheel so the same animal doesn’t come up twice.
Games and activities with a random animal
- Animal charades: act it out, no talking allowed.
- Drawing challenge: draw the animal in 60 seconds, or mash two spins together into one creature.
- Research projects: assign each student a random animal to present on its habitat, diet and fun facts.
- “Spirit animal”: spin to find your animal of the day. Purely for fun.
- 20 questions: one person spins secretly and the group asks yes-or-no questions to guess it.
Themed animal wheels
Paste one of these lists into the entries box:
- Ocean: shark, whale, dolphin, octopus, jellyfish, sea turtle, seahorse, starfish
- Farm: cow, pig, sheep, goat, horse, chicken, duck, donkey
- Rainforest: jaguar, toucan, sloth, poison dart frog, orangutan, anaconda, capybara
- Arctic: polar bear, arctic fox, walrus, snowy owl, narwhal, reindeer
Want a creature to draw? Combine it with the drawing ideas wheel.
Frequently asked questions
How many animals are on the wheel?
36 well-known animals from every continent and ocean. Add or remove animals in the entries box to make your own list.
How do I play animal charades?
One player spins privately, then acts out the animal without speaking while everyone else guesses. Remove each animal once it has been guessed.
Can I make a wheel for a school project?
Yes. Replace the list with animals from the habitat you're studying, such as rainforest or ocean animals, and spin to assign each student one to research.
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