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100+ Animal Sounds List A to Z (With Pictures & Audios)

Learning animal sounds is one of the first fun steps in a child's language and awareness journey. From hearing a dog go "woof" to a cow's "moo," these sounds aren't just cute, they help kids connect words with the world around them.

Whether your child is in kindergarten, learning at home, or just loves animals, this animal sounds list is a great way to boost vocabulary and listening skills. It's perfect for homeschool lessons, early school projects, or even just a playful learning time at home. We've put together a simple and engaging guide to help kids learn animals and sounds in a way that sticks.

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What Are Animal Sounds?

Animal sounds are the noises that animals make to express themselves,  just like we talk, laugh, or shout! A dog might bark when it's excited, a cat meows when it wants attention, and a lion roars to show who's boss. These sounds are part of how animals communicate with each other and with us.

For kids, learning these sounds is more than just fun. Repeating sounds like "moo," "quack," or "baa" helps children build their speech and listening skills. The rhythm and repetition make it easier for them to remember words and match them with the animals they see in books, videos, or real life.

A to Z Animal Sounds List with Names and Pictures

Here's a fun and easy-to-understand A to Z list of animals and their sounds, perfect for kids, students, and young learners! From common animals like dogs and cows to unique ones like zebras and koalas, this guide covers over 100 animals and their sounds in English.

Animal Sounds Name
Animal Sounds Name
Letter Animal Sound Name Heard As (Phonetic)
A Alligator Bellow Rrrrrr
A Antelope Snort Snfff
B Bear Growl Grrrrr
B Bee Buzz Bzzz
B Buffalo Grunt Hmmmph
C Cat Meow Meowww
C Camel Grunt Hrrrgh
C Cow Moo Moooo
D Dog Bark Woof woof
D Donkey Bray Hee-haw
D Deer Bleat Meh-eh
E Elephant Trumpet Prrrrr
E Eagle Screech Skreeee
F Fox Bark / Yip Yip-yip
F Frog Croak Ribbit
G Goat Bleat Baa-baa
G Goose Honk A-honk
H Horse Neigh Neighhh
H Hyena Laugh Hee-hee
I Iguana Hiss Ssssss
J Jackal Howl Awoooo
K Kangaroo Tsk / Click Tuk-tuk
K Koala Grunt Kkkkrr
L Lion Roar Roooarrr
L Llama Hum / Grunt Hummm / Ughhh
M Monkey Chatter Oo-oo-aa-aa
M Moose Bellow Wahrrr
N Nightingale Sing Tweet-tweet
O Owl Hoot Hoo-hoo
O Ox Bellow Mmmmh
P Pig Oink Oink oink
P Peacock Scream Mee-oww
Q Quail Chirp Chirp-chirp
R Rabbit Squeak Squeee
R Raccoon Purr / Growl Grrr
S Sheep Bleat Baa
S Snake Hiss Sssss
T Tiger Growl / Roar Grrrrr / Raaawrr
T Tortoise Hiss / Grunt Shhh / Uhhrghh
U Urial Bleat Maaa
V Vulture Hiss / Screech Skraaak
W Wolf Howl Awoooo
W Whale Sing OoooOooo
X Xantus (bird) Chirp Chweeet
Y Yak Grunt Mmmph
Z Zebra Whinny Eee-aaaah
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100 Animals and Their Sounds

Animal Sound Animal Sound
Dog Bark Kangaroo Click
Cat Meow Kookaburra Laugh
Cow Moo Lion Roar
Sheep Baa Monkey Chatter
Frog Ribbit Owl Hoot
Bear Growl Parrot Squawk
Pig Oink Peacock Scream
Bat Screech Rabbit Squeak
Cheetah Chirp Rat Squeak
Deer Bellow Rooster Crow
Hen Cluck Seal Bark
Ant Silent Snake Hiss
Buffalo Grunt Turkey Gobble
Camel Grunt Whale Song
Cockroach Silent Wolf Howl
Crab Click Zebra Whinny
Dolphin Click Giraffe Hum
Goat Bleat Hippo Grunt
Gorilla Grunt Horse Neigh
Grasshopper Chirp Bee Buzz
Donkey Bray Elephant Trumpet
Related: Want to hear more animals sounds? Watch this sound video!
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Wild Animal Sounds List

Wild Animal Sound
Lion Roar
Tiger Growl
Elephant Trumpet
Leopard Snarl
Bear Growl
Hyena Laugh
Wolf Howl
Fox Bark
Deer Bleat
Giraffe Hum
Zebra Whinny
Gorilla Grunt
Chimpanzee Hoot
Rhinoceros Bellow
Hippopotamus Grunt
Crocodile Hiss
Alligator Bellow
Jackal Yelp
Kangaroo Chortle
Bison Bellow
Cheetah Chirp
Wild Boar Grunt
Antelope Snort
Porcupine Whine
Koala Scream
Moose Bellow
Panther Roar
Wildcat Screech
Lynx Yowl
Sloth Cry

Related: Watch this video to hear wild animals sound!

Farm Animal Sounds List

Farm Animal Sound
Cow Moo
Goat Bleat
Sheep Baa
Pig Oink
Chicken Cluck
Rooster Crow
Duck Quack
Horse Neigh
Donkey Bray
Turkey Gobble
Goose Honk
Cat Meow
Dog Bark
Ox Bellow
Mule Hee-haw
Rabbit Squeak
Llama Humming
Alpaca Grumble
Guinea Fowl Buck-wheat call
Pigeon (Farmyard) Coo
Related: Want to hear farm animals sound? Watch this sound video!
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Funny or Unusual Animal Sounds

Animal Unusual or Funny Sound
Hyena Laugh
Peacock Scream
Koala Grunt
Donkey Hee-haw
Lemur Wail
Tasmanian Devil Screech
Seal Bark
Ostrich Boom
Giraffe Hum (rare & low-frequency)
Sloth Hiss
Porcupine Whine
Capybara Whistle
Frog (various) Ribbit / Croak / Chirp
Penguin Bray (like a donkey!)
Owl Monkey (Douroucouli) Woo-hoo
Beluga Whale Twitter / Whistle / Mimic
Meerkat Chirrup
Elephant Seal Burp-like noises
Kookaburra Laugh
Wombat Growl

Learning Activities for Kids

Learning animal sounds can be both fun and educational for children. Here are some creative and interactive ways to help kids connect animals and their sounds through play and exploration.

1. Match the Animal to Its Sound (Free Worksheet)

You can print a simple worksheet where children match each animal with the sound it makes, like a cow with "moo" or a duck with "quack." These activities are great for visual recognition and help reinforce memory. They’re also perfect for homeschoolers or classroom learning.

2. Guess the Sound Game

Play an animal sound and ask your child to guess which animal it belongs to. This listening game builds attention, memory, and sound recognition. It’s an easy and fun group activity that works well in kindergartens or at home.

3. Sing Along with Animal Sound Songs

Songs like "The Animal Sounds Song" make learning even more engaging. Singing about animal sounds helps children remember them through rhythm and repetition. You can make it more fun by encouraging kids to imitate the animals while singing.

4. Try Google Animal Sounds

A quick way to let kids hear real-life animal sounds is through Google. Just type the name of any animal followed by the word "sound",  for example, "elephant sound" or "lion sound", and an audio button appears right in the search results. This is a great tip for parents looking for quick, interactive tools.

Animal Sound Name Worksheet

Conclusion

Learning animal sounds isn't just fun, it's an important step in helping kids build language, memory, and observation skills. When children connect an animal with the sound it makes, they’re actively learning about the world in a playful and engaging way.

Whether you're a parent, teacher, or homeschooler, using this list regularly can make a big difference. From worksheets to games and songs, there are so many simple ways to include animal sounds in everyday learning. Keep it light, repeat often, and most of all, enjoy the joy on their faces when they shout out a loud "moo" or "roar" with confidence.

FAQs

1. What is the sound of a giraffe?

Giraffes are generally quiet animals, but they do make low humming or humming-like sounds, especially at night. These sounds are often too low for human ears to pick up clearly.

2. How many animal sounds should a 3-year-old know?

Most 3-year-olds can recognize and repeat the sounds of 10 to 20 common animals, like dogs, cats, cows, and ducks. With regular play and repetition, they quickly pick up more.

3. Which animal makes no sound?

Some animals, like jellyfish, worms, and starfish, make no audible sound at all. Even giraffes and turtles are mostly silent, though they may produce very faint or rare noises.

4. Is the sound of animals the same in every language?

Animal sounds stay the same, but how we write or say them changes across languages. For example, a rooster says "cock-a-doodle-doo" in English, "kikiriki" in Spanish, and "kokekokko" in Japanese. The animal's noise is the same, we just hear and spell it differently!

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