What Are the Animal Names in Tamil for Kids?
From tigers to cows, Teach Tamil animal names to kids with ease
Animals have always been an important part of Tamil life. Long ago, Tamil people loved and respected animals—they used elephants in wars, cows for milk, and horses for travel
Wouldn’t it be awesome to know their names in Tamil? Let’s discover them together!
Domestic Animals


Goat
Cow
Dog
Cat
Donkey
Horse
Buffalo
Pig
Duck
Rooster
Rabbit
Camel
Wild Animals


Lion
Tiger
Bear
Elephant
Monkey
Deer
Fox
Zebra
Hippopotamus
Cheetah
Giraffe
Crocodile
Tortoise
Snake
Rhino
Frog
Squirrel
Polar Bear
Wolf
Bat
Aquatic animals


Fish
Dolphin
Shark
Whale
Sea Turtle
The best way to learn about animals is to visit a nearby zoo! 🦁🐵🐍 Walk around, see the animals up close, and try to remember their names in Tamil. Seeing them in real life helps you learn faster because visualization makes new words stick in your mind!
But if you can’t visit a zoo, don’t worry! 🌿 Our fun-filled lessons below come with beautiful illustrations that will take your child on an exciting journey through a forest. They’ll see, learn, and interact with animals in Tamil—just like being in the wild!
Try the Free lesson below and experience the adventure yourself! 🌿🐾 See the animals, hear their Tamil names, and have fun learning Tamil in a whole new way!