Random animals to draw, from sloths to axolotls
Press New prompt and you get an animal to draw: a sloth, a heron, a komodo dragon. The generator picks from over 400 species, from farm animals and pets to deep-sea fish and beetles. Ask for two or three at once, or mix them into a creature nobody has drawn before.
How to use the random animal generator
- Choose a type of animal, like Birds or Bugs, or leave it on "All types" for a surprise.
- Choose how many: one animal to study, two or three for a scene, or "Mix" to combine them into one creature.
- Don't like one of them? Click it to swap just that animal and keep the rest.
- Add an action, emotion or location for a whole scene. "Eel / reading / in a monastery" is already half a picture book.
Animal hybrid generator: mix animals into a new creature
Pick "Mix 2 animals" or "Mix 3 animals" and the generator turns into an animal hybrid generator: an otter with heron legs, a sloth with beetle wings. Decide which animal gives the body, then borrow the head, legs, tail or pattern from the others. Hybrid animal drawings work within one type too, and two birds make a very confused bird. If you'd rather start from creatures that already exist in myths, try the creature generator.
Random animal drawing prompt examples
Simple animal prompts:
- common frog
- python
- desert tortoise
- heron
Complex combinations:
- african clawed frog | heartbroken | in a volcano
- tiger shark | repairing | in an old castle
- jackal | shouting | content
- eel | reading | in a monastery
Try interpreting unusual combinations creatively - how would you depict a heartbroken frog in a volcano, or a tiger shark repairing something in a castle? These unexpected scenarios can help you break out of conventional animal art approaches and develop your imaginative skills.
Animal drawing challenges and social media tips
Participate in specialized events like Mabstract March (abstract animal art), Zooptember (zoo animals), and Catober (cat-themed October). World Wildlife Day (March 3rd) sees many artists creating themed collections.
Share your animal artwork on:
- Instagram: Use #WildlifeArt, #AnimalDrawing, and #AnimalArtist (there are many variations of the hashtags, choose the ones you prefer). Create Reels showing how you transform basic prompts into whimsical scenes like "tiger shark | repairing | in an old castle"
- TikTok: Use #animaldrawing, #animalsketch, hashtags for the animal you draw plus “sketch” or “drawing”. Share entertaining process videos of how you interpret unusual combinations
- ArtStation: Perfect for detailed studies of animal anatomy along with your creative interpretations
- Twitter: Use #AnimalArt or animal hashtags
Pro tip: Create side-by-side comparisons showing both a realistic animal and your imaginative interpretations of complex prompts. Audiences love seeing how you maintain anatomical accuracy while adding personality through emotions and actions.
Questions about the random animal generator
How many animals are in the generator?
Over 400 species, in six types: mammals, birds, fish and sea life, reptiles and amphibians, bugs, and farm animals and pets.
Can I get only birds, or only bugs?
Yes. Pick the type in the menu above the prompt. "All types" mixes everything.
Can I use the random animal generator to create animal hybrid ideas?
Yes. Pick "Mix 2 animals" or "Mix 3 animals" in the How many menu and draw them as one creature. Decide which animal gives the body, then borrow the rest.
How do I draw an animal I've never seen?
Look up two or three photos from different angles, then start with the big shapes: body, head, legs. Leave the details (scales, spots, the extra pair of wings) for last. Getting it slightly wrong is how new creatures get invented.
How can I practice animal drawing with it?
Set the timer to 5 minutes and sketch three random animals in a row. A short timer stops you from fussing over every hair of fur.