317+ ‘Animal’ Writing Prompts
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Alien Animal Discovery
Imagine discovering an animal on another planet. How would you describe this alien animal?
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The Super Animal
Write about an animal who has superpowers. What are its powers, and what does it do with them?
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Journey to the Jungle
Create a wild tale of visiting the jungle and meeting all the different animals.
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Animal Adventure Day
Imagine a day where you become your favorite animal, write about what you would do.
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The Trusty Sidekick
Imagine having a sidekick, either human or animal. Write about who they are, their relationship with you, and the adventures…
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Animal Council Meeting
Create a comic strip dialogue of a council meeting between animals as they discuss humans.
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My Favorite Animal Companion
Write about a pet you have or would like to have, describe their characteristics and the fun adventures you would…
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Beloved Animal
Write a story about your favorite animal, real or imaginary. Why is this your special choice?
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Favorite Storybook Character
Describe your favorite character from a storybook that you love to read.
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Animal Friends
Write a poem about your favorite animal and how it would be to spend a day with them.
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The Midnight Forest Adventure
Write a story about a brave animal exploring a mysterious forest at midnight.
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Squirrel’s Nutty Adventure
Write a story revolving around a squirrel who has lost its stockpile of food before winter.
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Miracle of Birth
Recount the experience of witnessing or learning about the birth of a new life be it a person, animal or…
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The Waking Burrow
Describe the smell of spring from the perspective of a hibernating mammal emerging from its burrow.
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The Shapeshifter’s Companion
Write a story about a young witch who befriends a shapeshifting animal.
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A Day in the Zoo… As an Animal
If you were an animal in the zoo for a day, which animal would you be and what would you…
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Magical Transformation
Imagine you could turn into any animal or creature like the fairy godmother in Cinderella. What would you transform into?
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South American Spirit Animal
Describe the transformation of a young boy into his spirit animal in a South American indigenous tribe.
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Animal Adventures
Write about your favorite animal, its characteristics, behavior, habitat, and role in the ecosystem.
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Furry Friends Fact Check
Research about a pet animal you love and write some factual information about it.
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In the Footsteps of Extinct Species
Choose an extinct animal and write a narrative from its point of view.
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Animal Adventures
Choose an animal and write a sentence about what an adventure might look like with that animal.
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Imagination Transformation
Pen a poem from the perspective of being turned into an animal of your choice.
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Animal Trial
Generate an argument for an unusual court case: a dog who has destroyed a priceless artefact.
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Animal Rights and Ethics
Write about your opinion on the ethical aspects of using animals for scientific research.
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Wildlife Migration and Hibernation
Write a story where the main character is an animal preparing for a long journey or deep sleep in the…
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Endangered Heroes
Write about an endangered animal you admire and propose ways to change its predicament.
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Forest in Danger
Create a story about a community of animals trying to save their forest home from deforestation.
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Wild Animal Rescue Saga
Write about rescuing a wild animal based on a picture depicting troubled animals.
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Classroom Zoo
Write about having a school pet. What kind of animal would it be? How would everyone take care of it?
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Caught in the Middle
Write a story from the perspective of an animal stuck in a rainforest being cut down.
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Silent Observer
Describe Earth Day celebrations as a city-dwelling animal, such as a pigeon or a squirrel.
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Innocent Bystander
Narrate Earth Day from the perspective of a forest-dwelling animal whose home is threatened by deforestation.
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Evolving Creatures
Create a lab report detailing the observation of the behavior and evolution of a newly-discovered creature.
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Wild Animal Encounter
Write about an encounter you had with an animal in the wild. Share details about the event, how you felt,…
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Communication Barriers
Write about a civilization that coexists with invisible entities but can only communicate through indirect means.
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Bunny Guardians
In your fictional world, large, sentient bunnies guard the Easter eggs. Write about how this custom came to be.
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Animal Alter-Ego
Write about an animal character and what their life would be like, mentioning their habitat, their routine and any special…
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Adventure with Animal Heroes
Write about a favorite animal character from a childhood book or TV show and the adventures you would have dreamed…
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Ethics of Animal Testing
Debate whether animal testing for medical and cosmetic research is necessary.
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Animal Testing Dilemma
Are the benefits gained from animal testing worth the moral cost? Argue your viewpoint in the animal testing debate.
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Long Winter’s Nap
Imagine you are an animal in hibernation. Describe the moment you wake to a crisp January morning after a long…
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Animal’s Diary Entry
Pretend you’re an animal for a day. Write a diary entry about your experiences.
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Unusual Heroes
Create a fairy tale where the hero isn’t traditional, like an anthropomorphised animal or mythical creature.
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Affectionate Elephant
Write a tale about a compassionate elephant who expresses her love for her animal friends in creatively unique ways.
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Shared Solitude
Explore an encounter with non-human companionship in The Hissing Wastes, like a lost or forgotten animal.
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Deconstruction of Magical Girl Tropes
Write a story that satirically breaks down the common tropes seen in magical girl animes.
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Walk in a Familiar’s Shoes
Compose a story where you swap places with your favorite pet or an animal you resonate with.
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Designing Company
Sketch a character or companion to keep you company, description and backstory included.
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The Mindful Encounter
Describe your last meaningful encounter with a person, animal or nature itself.
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Furry Companions
Write about the relationship with your pet or a memorable encounter with an animal.
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Fun Through Their Eyes
Imagine a day in the life of your pet or another favorite animal, writing from their perspective about their fun…
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Animal Transformation
Decide upon an animal that symbolizes tranquility and peace to you. Describe how it would feel to transform into this…
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Unconventional Fairy Godmother
Write a story where the usual magical, benign fairy godmother is replaced by an unlikely or unconventional character.