Zebra, Zebra finch, Zebu, Zigzag salamander. Try this fun alphabet game for preschoolers featuring cute animals that start with the letter Z. Click the animal to hear its sound, and it’s name to hear it said out loud.
Zigzag salamander
Alphabetical list of animals that start with Z
A full alphabetical list of popular animal names that begin with the letter Z for toddlers and preschool kids.
- Zebra
- Zebra finch
- Zebrafish
- Zebu
- Zigzag salamander
- Zokor
- Zonkey
- Zorilla
- Zorse
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Frequently asked questions about animals that start with Z
Examples include Zebra, Zebu, Zorilla, Zapata Wren, Zebra Finch, Zebra Shark, and Zebra Spider.
Mammals that start with Z include Zebra, Zebu, Zorilla (a skunk-like mammal), and Zokor (a burrowing rodent).
Birds that start with Z include Zebra Finch, Zapata Wren, Zebra Finch, and Zitting Cisticola.
Reptiles that start with Z include Zebra-tailed Lizard and Zonosaurus (a genus of Malagasy lizards).
Amphibians that start with Z include Zigzag Salamander and Zetek’s Tree Frog, also known as the Panamanian golden frog.
Sea animals that start with Z include Zebra Shark and Zebrafish.
Insects and bugs that start with Z include Zebra Butterfly, Zebra Spider, and Zorapteran (a tiny, primitive insect).
Endangered animals starting with Z include Zetek’s Tree Frog and the Zapata Wren, both threatened by habitat loss.
Domesticated animals that start with Z include Zebu, a type of humped cattle used in farming across Asia and Africa.
Yes, the Zhū Què (Vermilion Bird) is a mythical creature in Chinese mythology, representing the south and the summer season.
The Zebra is the most iconic and widely recognized animal starting with Z.
There are a few dozen animals starting with Z, spanning mammals, birds, insects, reptiles, and sea creatures.
The Zebu and Zebra are among the largest land animals starting with Z. The Zebra Shark is a sizable marine species.
The Zorapteran and Zebra Spider are among the smallest animals starting with Z.
Predators that start with Z include Zebra Shark, Zorilla, Zebra Spider, and Zonosaurus.
Herbivores that start with Z include Zebra, Zebu, and Zebra Finch.
Nocturnal animals that start with Z include Zorilla and some species of Zebra-tailed Lizards and Zebra Spiders.
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