Zoo Animal Busy Box

2 min read September 13, 2026 Ashley Canipe
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Transform a lunch box tin into a portable Zoo Animal Busy Box. This easy DIY is the perfect way to keep your animal loving kiddo occupied while traveling, waiting at an appointment, or as a busy bag for church. It would also make a wonderful gift for any child who is a big fan of the zoo! Be sure to download the Free Animal Print Background Printable here so you can easily make one of your own.

Project Time
15 to 20 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

Download the Free Animal Print Background Printable here and print onto white cardstock. Cut out the animal print background with scissors.

Zoo Animal Busy Box step 1
Step
2

Attach the animal print background to the front of the Lunch Box Tin with hot glue. Make sure to have an adult help with the hot glue.

Zoo Animal Busy Box step 2
Step
3

Spell out the phrase "My Zoo" with adhesive letters in the colors of your choice. Attach the letters to the front of the animal print background.

Zoo Animal Busy Box step 3 part 1
Zoo Animal Busy Box step 3 part 2
Step
4

Cut out green, brown, and blue felt and attach each piece to the inside of the lunch box tin with hot glue to create the grass, dirt, and sky (or water).

Zoo Animal Busy Box step 4 part 1
Zoo Animal Busy Box step 4 part 2
Step
5

Add the zoo animals to the inside of the box.

Zoo Animal Busy Box step 5
Step
6

You are all set to pretend, play, and imagine with your very own on the go zoo!

Zoo Animal Busy Box step 6

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