Origami Animals

Origami animals are paper creatures made by folding. You start with one flat sheet of paper. With a series of folds, you can make a bird, frog, dog, or even a dragon. No scissors or glue are needed. Origami animals are fun to make and beautiful to display.

Easy Origami Animals

Some origami animals are great for beginners. A paper dog face is one of the simplest folds. A jumping frog is fun because it really hops when you press it. A paper butterfly takes just a few folds. A fish is another easy fold. These animals are perfect for kids to start with.

Advanced Origami Animals

Expert folders can make amazing creatures. Some make dragons with detailed wings and tails. Others fold insects with tiny legs and antennae. A lifelike origami owl or eagle can take hours to fold. Some master folders create animals from a single uncut sheet using hundreds of folds.

Fun Facts

• The paper crane is the most famous origami animal in the world.
• Some origami animals can actually move, like the jumping frog or flapping bird.
• Expert folders can make origami animals with hundreds of folds.

Did You Know?

The origami flapping bird actually flaps its wings when you pull its tail. It is one of the most popular moving origami figures!