From the serpent in Eden to the Lamb of Revelation, animals appear throughout the entire Bible — in real events, in prophecy, in parables, and in signs from God. This fun, family-friendly quiz tests your knowledge of the animals of Scripture from Genesis to Revelation.
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Animals appear in almost every book of the Bible — and they are rarely just background detail. God uses animals to teach, to judge, to provide, and to point forward to Christ. The ram caught in the thicket (Genesis 22) points to substitution. The dove with the olive branch (Genesis 8) signals peace restored. The Lamb of God (John 1:29) is the centrepiece of all redemption.
Our 30 questions cover the most memorable animal moments in Scripture: Noah loading the ark, God sending ravens to feed Elijah, Balaam's donkey speaking with a human voice, Daniel surviving the lions' den, the great fish that swallowed Jonah, the quails that fed Israel in the wilderness, and more. Kids love this quiz — and adults are often surprised how much they miss.
This quiz is very popular with homeschool families, children's ministry teachers, and Sunday School groups. It works equally well as a fun family activity or as a serious Bible knowledge test for adults who want to explore the symbolic significance of animals in Scripture.
Animals in Scripture are rarely just animals. The serpent in Genesis 3 is the instrument of Satan. The dove at Jesus's baptism is the Holy Spirit (Matthew 3:16). The lamb without blemish required for sacrifices (Leviticus 22:21) points forward to Christ, the ultimate Passover Lamb (1 Corinthians 5:7). Understanding the animals helps you understand the theology.
God also used animals to demonstrate His power and provision in dramatic ways. Ravens fed Elijah (1 Kings 17:4–6). A donkey saw the angel of the Lord before the prophet did (Numbers 22:23). A great fish delivered Jonah from the sea (Jonah 1:17). Lions kept their mouths shut in the presence of Daniel (Daniel 6:22). Each event points to divine sovereignty over creation.
The animal kingdom also fills the prophetic visions of Isaiah, Ezekiel, and Revelation. The lion, the ox, the eagle, and the man-faced creature appear in both Ezekiel's vision and around God's throne in Revelation 4. Learning the animals of Scripture opens up the symbolic language of biblical prophecy.
Review these passages: Genesis 7–8 (Noah's ark — how many of each animal?), Genesis 22:13 (the ram in the thicket), Numbers 22:21–30 (Balaam's donkey), 1 Kings 17:4–6 (ravens and Elijah), Daniel 6 (lions' den), Jonah 1:17 (the great fish), Matthew 3:16 (the dove), and Revelation 5:5 (the Lion of the tribe of Judah). Pay careful attention to specific numbers and details.