Scratch Art Safari Animals Ornaments (24 Pack)

Scratch Art Safari Animals Ornaments turn lions, giraffes, zebras, elephants, and other jungle favorites into colorful scratch-art creations kids can design their own way. Using the included scratching tools, participants scrape away the black coating to reveal bright colors underneath, adding stripes, spots, names, patterns, and playful details to every animal.

The assortment includes multiple safari animal shapes, giving groups plenty of variety while keeping everyone connected to the same wildlife theme. Kids can follow real animal markings or completely ignore the rulebook and create rainbow giraffes, neon lions, patterned elephants, and whatever else their imagination comes up with.

Each paper ornament measures approximately 4½"–6½" x 4¾"–6⅜", creating a substantial surface for detailed scratching. Once the design is complete, add the included satin cord and hang the finished animal from hooks, displays, backpacks, bedroom walls, classroom boards, or themed decorations.

With 24 ornaments in every pack, this low-mess craft is a strong choice for schools, after-school programs, camps, recreation centers, zoo and safari themes, animal units, birthday parties, and kids at home. The project is recommended for ages 3+ and combines creative play with fine-motor practice and wildlife-inspired fun.

Scratch Through the Black and Let the Safari Colors Roar

Scratch art creates an instant payoff with every line. As kids move the tool across the black surface, bright color appears underneath, making it easy to experiment with dots, stripes, swirls, zigzags, initials, names, and animal-inspired markings.

The safari theme gives participants a built-in creative starting point. A zebra can wear colorful stripes, a giraffe can get wild geometric spots, and a lion can turn into a full rainbow of patterns while still keeping its recognizable animal shape.

Because the project doesn't require wet paint, glue, or long drying time, finished ornaments can move from the craft table to display almost immediately. That makes them especially useful for programs where setup, cleanup, and turnaround time matter.

Why These Safari Scratch Art Ornaments Are Wildly Easy to Love

• Bright colors appear instantly as kids scratch through the black coating
• Assorted safari animal shapes give groups variety while keeping one coordinated wildlife theme
• No paint, markers, or drying time required for the basic activity
• Open-ended surface encourages stripes, spots, names, patterns, doodles, and imaginative animal designs
• Scratch-art motion helps support hand control and fine-motor practice
• Included satin cord turns finished pieces into hanging ornaments and easy take-home keepsakes
• 24-pack format works well for classrooms, camps, parties, zoo themes, and larger group activities

Product Highlights

• Assorted Safari Animals – Includes a variety of recognizable wildlife shapes for a coordinated jungle and safari theme
• Magic Scratch Surface – Bright colors are hidden beneath the black coating and appear as kids scratch their designs
• Scratching Tools Included – Participants have the basic tools needed to begin creating right away
• Satin Cord Included – Finished animals can be turned into hanging ornaments for display or take-home use
• Assorted Sizes – Ornaments measure approximately 4½"–6½" x 4¾"–6⅜"
• Low-Mess Crafting – No wet paint or glue is needed for the basic scratch-art activity
• Ages 3+ – Recommended for preschool-age children and older participants

What’s Included

24 assorted paper safari animal ornaments with satin cord and scratching tools.

These Safari Scratch Art Ornaments Are Great For

• Schools: Bring animal and habitat lessons to life with a colorful art activity. Students can decorate safari animals while learning about markings, camouflage, habitats, diets, adaptations, and wildlife around the world
• After-School Programs: Offer a satisfying low-mess project with instant visual payoff. Kids can scratch patterns at their own pace and leave with a bright animal ornament ready to hang
• Camps: Add an easy wildlife activity to rainy days, animal weeks, and creative rotations. The compact scratch-art format makes setup simple while giving campers plenty of room for original designs
• Recreation Centers: Keep group craft stations moving without paint cups or drying racks. The 24-pack works well for drop-in programs, summer activities, zoo themes, and community craft events
• Nursing Homes / Senior Centers: Create colorful animal art during intergenerational and recreational programs. Participants can enjoy pattern-making and scratch-art techniques alongside visiting children or family members
• Kids at Home: Turn favorite safari animals into personalized hanging art. Kids can create realistic markings, rainbow patterns, names, and imaginative designs without needing a full paint setup
• Parties / Events: Give safari and zoo-themed guests an activity and favor in one. Great for jungle birthdays, zoo events, animal celebrations, and make-and-take craft stations

Tips for Best Results

• Place the ornament on a flat work surface before scratching so kids have better control
• Use light pressure first and gradually scratch more firmly when revealing larger areas of color
• Encourage participants to plan large stripes, spots, or names before adding smaller decorative details
• Mix thick scratched areas with thin lines to create more visual contrast and texture
• Write names discreetly on the back when completing the project with a large group
• Attach the satin cord after the artwork is finished so it stays out of the way during scratching
• Display several finished animals together to create a colorful classroom safari, jungle wall, or wildlife-themed hanging display

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Planning this project for a classroom, camp, or larger group? Read The Ultimate Guide to Hosting a Memorable Group Crafting Session for practical ideas on organizing materials, rotating stations, and keeping creative sessions moving smoothly.

For more hands-on activity ideas and group-crafting inspiration, explore the Crafting Creativity Blog.

Scratch Your Way Into a Colorful Safari

Scratch Art Safari Animals Ornaments give kids the fun of uncovering bright hidden color while creating lions, giraffes, zebras, elephants, and other wild designs that are completely their own. Every scratch reveals something new, making even a simple line feel like part of the discovery.

Bring this 24-pack to your school, after-school program, camp, recreation center, safari party, zoo-themed activity, or home craft table and let your group turn the black surface into a whole jungle of color.