How to use the random animal generator
- 24 well-known animals start on the wheel. Press Put … on the wheel to load all 132 animals, or filter them first.
- Choose habitats such as Ocean, Rainforest or Farm, or animal groups such as Mammal, Bird or Reptile.
- Press SPIN. The result shows the animal's group and habitat.
Pick a random animal by habitat
The habitat filter covers savanna, desert, grassland, forest, rainforest, ocean, polar areas, mountains, freshwater, farms and pets. Spin only ocean animals for a sea-life lesson or only pets for a young class.
Ideas for a random animal wheel
- Drawing prompts: draw the animal in 60 seconds.
- Charades: act out the animal while others guess.
- Classroom research: write three facts about the animal.
- Kids' games: make the animal's sound or name its baby.
Animals on the wheel by habitat
| Habitat | Count |
|---|---|
| Savanna | 13 |
| Freshwater | 16 |
| Desert | 7 |
| Grassland | 11 |
| Forest | 19 |
| Rainforest | 13 |
| Ocean | 20 |
| Polar | 7 |
| Mountains | 7 |
| Farm | 10 |
| Pet | 9 |
Is the generator fair?
Yes. Every pick uses your browser's cryptographic random number generator, and every entry on the wheel has the same chance unless you give it a weight. You can test the picker yourself on the live fairness test.
Frequently asked questions
How many animals are on the wheel?
132 animals across mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, insects and more.
Can I spin only farm animals or pets?
Yes. Untick the other habitats and press the button to fill the wheel.
Can I add my own animals?
Yes. Type any animal into the entries box, one per line.