Complete The Platypus Puzzle
Children need to fill in the missing parts of the platypus at the top by referring to the picture at the bottom - his webbed feet might be tricky!
Platypuses
The platypus is a semi-aquatic mammal (it lives in and out of water) native to Australia, and is a very strange looking creature which seems to be made up of parts of many other animals: a duck's bill, a beaver's tail, an otter's feet - and it lays eggs!
Fun fact: the male platypus has a venomous spur on his back foot which causes severe pain to humans, so stay out of his way!
Have some fun with our platypus activities for kids. We have useful notebooking page and mini booklet - part of a set of Australian animals - as well as a platypus template. We also have new colouring pages and printables for younger children in the pipeline. Browse our resources below.
Learn to Draw a Platypus
Have you always wished you could draw a platypus? Now you can! Just follow along with our printable tutorial, step by step...
Platypus Booklet
The duck-billed platypus is one of Australia's strangest creatures! Find out what you can about it then print out our mini booklets to use to write it all down! Choose from lined or blank booklets and then just click the links below to download and print.
Platypus Colouring Page
Colour in this picture of a platypus - just one of a set of more "realistic" colouring pages of Australian animals for older children.
Platypus Colouring Page 2
Have you ever coloured a platypus before? This one is great for younger children with lots of big areas to colour.
Platypus Finger Tracing
Here's a fun way to practise letter skills! Finger trace the letters in the word "platypus" first, then perhaps have a go with a crayon too?
Platypus Grid Copy
Can the kids copy this picture of a platypus from the left grid to the right? It's a good idea to count carefully and copy one square at a time...
Platypus Handwriting Worksheet
Kids will be much more confident in writing and spelling the word "platypus" when they've had a go at this fun worksheet. Why not colour in the picture too?
Platypus Jigsaw
Making this Platypus jigsaw is easy - just follow the instructions and the cutting guides here. The Platypus is such an unusual creature and this activity is a great way to start a discussion on overseas animals.
Platypus Lacing Card
This platypus lacing card just makes me want to smile! This is a brilliant first introduction to sewing for young childen with a nice simple outline to follow.
Platypus Mask
The uniqueness of the platypus is definitely appealing and this one is exceptionally cute. Children can learn about Australian animals by dressing up with our handy printable platypus mask!
Platypus Notebooking Page
Here you will find two versions of our printable notebooking page for the duck-billed platypus, one of Australia's native animals. Choose from two designs, and just click on the links below to download printable versions.
Platypus Poster
The duck-billed platypus lives only in Australia, and it's a strange looking creature! Here's a poster to print out for display or projects. There are two versions to choose from below.
Platypus Poster 2
Print out this Platypus poster and make a display of Australian animals, or perhaps mammals. The Platypus is an unusual type of mammal which lays eggs!
Platypus Scene Card
The platypus is a unique animal, and this card is unique and special too! Print using the borderless settings on your printer for the best results.
Platypus Scene Colouring Card
Here's a chance for the kids to make a homemade card with a difference. Print out this lovely platypus scene card, then colour in, fold and send!
Platypus Scene Colouring Page
Enjoy colouring in this delightful picture of the unusual and unique platypus! There are two of these wonderful creatures in this scene...
Platypus Scene Poster
The platypus is a very unusual animal, and scientists didn't believe they were even real the first time they were asked to examine one! Here's a poster of two of these very unique creatures to print and display...
Platypus Scene Story Paper
Use this story paper to write down what you've learned about the platypus, or perhaps to write a story about one...
Platypus Story Paper
Write about the interesting platypus, native to Australia, or make up a fun story using this story paper. We have two versions to suit a range of ages - one with handwriting lines and one lined for older kids.
Platypus Template
Part of our Australian animal theme, this duck-billed platypus template is instantly recognisable! Use it for crafts, tracing, cutting or writing projects.
Platypus Tracing Page
The Platypus is a semiaquatic mammal from Australia. He looks quite cute but can give you a sting with its back legs! You can trace his outline to practise pencil control, and then colour him in.
Platypus Word Tracing
The platypus is quite an unusual looking animal! Colour in this lovely picture of one and then trace the letters underneath.
Platypus Worksheet
Here's a fun worksheet designed to encourage the kids to find out and record some interesting facts about the platypus - a truly interesting and unique animal! Available in colour or black and white below.
