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Origami Animals

Browse origami animal tutorials, diagrams, and designs including cranes, birds, butterflies, frogs, rabbits, fish, and other animal models.

Origami animals are a favorite category for both beginners and experienced folders. Explore curated animal tutorials, diagrams, designs, and community folds featuring cranes, birds, butterflies, frogs, rabbits, fish, and more.

Discover popular animal models like cranes, butterflies, frogs, rabbits, and fish.
Find step-by-step tutorials and diagrams for a wide range of origami animals.
See community folds and designs to spark ideas for your next animal model.
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Start here if you want guided step-by-step help with origami animals.

Origami Simple Fish (Joseph Hwang)

Origami Simple Fish (Joseph Hwang)

Apr 27, 2023 · Uploaded by Evan Zodl

Origami Butterfly (Folding Instructions)

Origami Butterfly (Folding Instructions)

Jan 14, 2017 · Uploaded by Evan Zodl

Origami Star from 8 Bird Bases (Christiane Bettens)

Origami Star from 8 Bird Bases (Christiane Bettens)

Sep 27, 2015 · Uploaded by Evan Zodl

Origami Frog (Beth Johnson)

Origami Frog (Beth Johnson)

Mar 20, 2015 · Uploaded by Evan Zodl

How to Make an Origami Crane (Step-by-Step Instructions)

How to Make an Origami Crane (Step-by-Step Instructions)

Jan 22, 2015 · Uploaded by Evan Zodl

How to Make an Origami Flapping Bird (Step-by-Step Instructions)

How to Make an Origami Flapping Bird (Step-by-Step Instructions)

Jan 22, 2015 · Uploaded by Evan Zodl

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Crane

Traditional · 22 folds

Dog

Traditional · 1 fold

Flapping Bird

Traditional · 1 fold

Jumping Frog

Traditional · 1 fold

Seal

Traditional · 1 fold

Swan

Traditional · 1 fold
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Folded from a 6" (15cm) square sheet of kami. Diagrams can be found in my new book, [Origami Made EZ](https://amzn.to/4cfMgLL) (affiliate link).
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Folded from a 6" (15cm) square sheet of kami. Diagrams can be found in my new book, Origami Made EZ (affiliate link).
Crane (Traditional)
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Evan Zodl ·
Folded from a 6" (15cm) square sheet of kami. Diagrams can be found in my new book, [Origami Made EZ](https://amzn.to/4cfMgLL) (affiliate link).
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Folded from a 6" (15cm) square sheet of kami. Diagrams can be found in my new book, Origami Made EZ (affiliate link).
Flapping Bird (Traditional)
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Evan Zodl ·
Folded from a 6" (15cm) square sheet of kami. Diagrams can be found in my new book, [Origami Made EZ](https://amzn.to/4cfMgLL) (affiliate link).
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Folded from a 6" (15cm) square sheet of kami. Diagrams can be found in my new book, Origami Made EZ (affiliate link).
Jumping Frog (Traditional)
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Evan Zodl ·
Folded from a 6" (15cm) square sheet of kami. Diagrams can be found in my new book, [Origami Made EZ](https://amzn.to/4cfMgLL) (affiliate link).
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Folded from a 6" (15cm) square sheet of kami. Diagrams can be found in my new book, Origami Made EZ (affiliate link).
Butterfly (Traditional)
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Evan Zodl ·
Folded from a 6" (15cm) square sheet of kami. Diagrams can be found in my new book, [Origami Made EZ](https://amzn.to/4cfMgLL) (affiliate link).
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Folded from a 6" (15cm) square sheet of kami. Diagrams can be found in my new book, Origami Made EZ (affiliate link).
Cat (Traditional)
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Evan Zodl ·
Butterfly
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Butterfly
Butterfly (Traditional)
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Common Questions

What are the most popular origami animals?

Cranes, birds, butterflies, frogs, rabbits, and fish are among the most popular origami animal models to learn and search for.

Is the origami crane included with origami animals?

Yes. The origami crane is one of the best-known animal-related paper models and fits naturally into this topic.

Are origami animals beginner-friendly?

Many are. Some animal models are simple enough for beginners, while detailed or realistic animals are better for intermediate and advanced folders.