[For Elementary School Students] Animal Quiz to Learn Knowledge and Fun Facts
Big animals and cute animals at the zoo are popular with children, aren’t they?
Many kids probably feel, “I want to learn more about how animals’ bodies work and what makes them unique!”
So in this article, we’ve put together a set of animal quizzes for elementary school students.
We’ll introduce quizzes focusing mainly on animals you can see at the zoo, such as lions and giraffes.
By trying animal quizzes that deliver surprises and fun when you see the answers, why not help deepen children’s interest in and curiosity about animals?
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[For Elementary School Students] Animal Quiz to Build Knowledge and Trivia (11–20)
Why are elephants’ ears so big?
- To pick up sounds coming from afar
- To spread wide and showcase strength
- For thermoregulation
See the answer
For thermoregulation
An elephant’s large ears—its trademark—help regulate body temperature by flapping. Their ears are lined with fine blood vessels, and the blood flowing from the body is cooled by exposure to the air. The size and shape of the ears also vary depending on the species of elephant.
What is the gray, furry animal that eats eucalyptus leaves?
- giraffe
- zebra
- koala
See the answer
koala
When it comes to animals that eat eucalyptus leaves, koalas come to mind. Because eucalyptus contains toxins, most animals cannot eat it. The reason koalas can eat eucalyptus leaves lies in their liver, which is said to have the ability to break down the toxins. Out of the more than 600 species of eucalyptus, koalas eat about 30 species.
What color is a panda’s tail?
- white
- black
- tea
See the answer
white
People tend to think a panda’s tail is black, but it’s actually white. It stays white from childhood through adulthood, so check it out the next time you see one at a zoo. The panda’s black fur helps absorb heat, and the black-and-white coloration serves as protective camouflage.
What color is the surface of a beaver’s teeth?
- black
- white
- Orange
See the answer
Orange
The surface of a beaver’s teeth—beavers are rodents that are excellent swimmers—is orange. This is because their tooth enamel contains a high amount of iron, which gives it the orange color. Fond of tree bark, beavers have teeth strong enough to gnaw through wood.
Which animals don’t have a body pouch for raising their babies?
- panda
- Kangaroo
- koala
See the answer
panda
Among mammals, animals that have a body pouch for raising their young are called marsupials. Pandas do not have a pouch, so they are not classified as marsupials. Kangaroos and koalas raise their young in a pouch called a marsupium. The pouch protects them from predators and provides a safe place for the babies to grow.
Sleep duration is about 3 hours
Considering that humans sleep about eight hours a day, it’s surprisingly short, isn’t it? Horses are easy targets for predators like carnivores, and because they are herbivores, they spend a very long time eating.
Their short sleep duration is thought to be mainly due to those two factors.
Unlike humans, horses can sleep while standing.
They rest one of their four legs and sleep standing on the other three.
If you’re curious, carefully observe a horse that isn’t moving.
When they don’t need to be on alert or when they’re tired, they will lie down to sleep.
How often do sloths go to the bathroom?
- Once a day
- Once a week
- Once a month
See the answer
Once a week
Sloths are very energy-efficient animals, and it’s said that not only their movements but also their bodily functions are slow. For that reason, going to the toilet about once a week is normal. This is thought to be an adaptation to conserve limited energy and to reduce the risks of coming down to the ground. Because descending to the ground to defecate is dangerous for sloths, they have a unique lifestyle of excreting infrequently and all at once.
It Moves! Animal Silhouette Quiz
Here’s an introduction to a quiz where you guess the animal from its silhouette.
Movements and physical features can also help you figure out what animal it is, right? Let’s create an animal quiz with children that makes use of those clues.
Using the hint of an animal’s silhouette to arrive at the answer can help develop their creative thinking.
Plus, learning about how animals move will likely broaden their knowledge of animals.
Some children may even become more interested in animals through the quiz.
It could also be a great opportunity to spark communication with kids—like looking through field guides together, visiting a zoo, and observing animals.
How many of the 50 questions do you know?
A challenge for animal lovers like you! “50 questions in total—how many do you know?” is a trivia-packed animal quiz collection.
Rapid-fire either-or questions like “Between a tiger and a giraffe, which one sleeps only about an hour a day?” and “Between an ostrich and a kangaroo, which one can run faster?” keep coming.
From familiar animals to slightly more niche creatures, you’re sure to discover surprising facts you didn’t know.
Try predicting the answer to each question and compete with friends or family—it’s great fun.
Through the quizzes, you’ll deepen your understanding of the zoo and feel like a bona fide animal expert.
It’s a perfect 50-question ‘learn while you play’ feature for school free-time events, too.
Animal Quiz Showdown
Introducing an idea for “Animal Quiz Showdown,” a multiple-choice quiz (three options) that everyone can enjoy and that delves into animals’ secrets.
With themes like mysteries of animals we don’t usually hear about—such as “What is the role of a lion’s mane?” and “Why can polar bears withstand the cold?”—you can tackle questions ranging from easy to difficult.
It’s perfect for getting friends and family excited together.
Not only will you gain knowledge through the quiz, but it also sparks lively communication for a fun time.
Get every question right and aim to become an animal expert!