Want to draw cute animals? Here are 45 easy ones, from a lop-eared bunny and a guinea pig to an owl, a baby elephant, a hanging sloth, a narwhal and a flamingo.
The animals are grouped by where they live: at home, in the forest, on the safari, in the ocean and on the farm. Every animal has its own free download, and the PDF has all five idea sheets plus a practice page.
What’s in the PDF
- 5 idea sheets with 9 animals each: pets, forest animals, safari and jungle animals, ocean animals, and birds and farm animals
- Your Turn: a practice page with six boxes
- A cover page, all on US Letter paper
45 cute animal drawings to copy
Pick a group and copy the animals in order. Click any drawing to open it full size, or use its download link to save it.
Cute Pets
Pets are the easiest animals to start with, because you can look at the real thing.
Forest Animals
Forest animals are round and fluffy, so soft shapes work best.
Safari and Jungle Animals
Wild animals look friendly when you keep the shapes round and the faces small.
Ocean Animals
Sea animals are smooth and simple, so they are great for beginners.
Birds and Farm Animals
Fluffy farm animals and round little birds are quick and fun to draw.
How to make any animal cute
- Start with a big head. Make it almost as big as the body.
- Use one round body shape. An oval, a bean or a pear works for most animals.
- Shorten the legs. Small, stubby legs and paws look cuter than long ones.
- Add one special detail. The trunk, the long neck, the shell or the stripes tell us which animal it is.
- Finish with a small face. Two dot eyes and a tiny smile, low on the head.
Your turn: the practice page
The practice page has six empty boxes with a light dot grid. Pick six ideas from this page, draw one in each box and write its name on the line.
Tips for drawing animals
- Look at the special detail first: ears, horns, a tail or a pattern.
- Draw lightly in pencil, then trace the lines you like with a black marker.
- Do not add every hair or feather; a few lines are enough.
- Color with soft, natural colors, like browns, grays and pale pinks.
Download the full sheets
Prefer whole pages? Click a link to open a full idea sheet, then print it or save it. The PDF with every page is in the download box.
- Cute Pets sheet
- Forest Animals sheet
- Safari and Jungle Animals sheet
- Ocean Animals sheet
- Birds and Farm Animals sheet
- Practice page
More ideas: 36 cute cat drawings, 90 cute drawings and 64 kawaii drawings. Step by step: how to draw a bear, how to draw a lion, how to draw a deer and how to draw a penguin. To color: baby animal coloring pages.
FAQ
What is the easiest animal to draw?
A fish, a snail, a turtle or a penguin. They are made from one or two simple shapes, so beginners can draw them in a minute.
How do I make animal drawings look cute?
Give the animal a big round head, a small body, short legs and a tiny face low on the head. Round lines instead of sharp corners help too.
Are these animal drawings good for kids?
Yes. They use simple shapes and bold outlines, so kids from about age 5 can copy them.
Can I print just one drawing?
Yes. Every idea above has its own download link. Click it to open the full-size picture, then print it or save it.
Can I use these pages in my classroom?
Yes. The pages are free for personal and classroom use. Print a copy for every student, and link to this page instead of sharing the PDF file.
