Animal

This page list the animals, or creatures, in The Legend of Zelda series that are not violent, unless provoked. Enemies are not to be included in this listing.

Cucco


Cuccos made their first appearance in A Link to the Past and are among the first animals introduced in the series. Cuccos make their return Link's Awakening, and in most games since. The Flying Rooster introduced the concept of Cucco Gliding. Cuccos making their first 3D appearance in Ocarina of time. A Cucco is basically a Hylian version of a Chicken. Cuccos have had many uses throughout the Zelda series, sometimes comical, such as in Majora's Mask, where they are used as a get away escape by the Bombers.

Cuccos have appeared in the following games: A Link to the Past, Link's Awakening, Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, Oracle of Ages, Oracle of Seasons, Four Swords Adventures, The Minish Cap, Twilight Princess, and Phantom Hourglass.

Fish


Fish were introduced in A Link to the Past. Fish also made their first 3D appearance in Ocarina of Time, where they serve as a treat to Jabu-Jabu, whereby Link gains passage to the Inside Lord Jabu-Jabu dungeon. They have served a multitude of uses throughout the Zelda series.

Fish have appeared in the following games: A Link to the Past, Link's Awakening, Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, Oracle of Seasons, and Twilight Princess.

Monkey


Monkeys were first introduced in A Link to the Past, when in the Dark World a monkey helps Link get into the Palace of Darkness. They make their first 3D appearance in Majora's Mask after not appearing in Ocarina of Time. Although generally mischievous in the Zelda universe, monkeys are often very helpful to Link, and without them he would not be able to move forward in his quest. In Twilight Princess, monkeys have a more prominent role than they have had in previous Zelda games.

Monkeys have appeared in the following games: A Link to the Past, Link's Awakening, Majora's Mask, Oracle of Ages, and Twilight Princess.

Seagull


Link can control seagulls in The Wind Waker using a Hyoi Pear. At the Forsaken Fortress, several of them circle around the window of the room in which Aryll is being held captive. They sometimes fly alongside the King of Red Lions, Link's boat.

In Phantom Hourglass, Seagulls return mainly to add atmosphere while traveling by sea. They will follow Linebeck's Ship in groups of four. If Link shoots one of them with the cannon, they will all flee.

Horse
So far, the only instance of horses appearing in the Zelda series has been through the horse Epona. She has appeared in several games, and always in the capacity of Link's main form of speedy transportation. Her first appearance was in Ocarina of Time, and has appeared in many games since then.

Epona has been in the following games: Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, The Oracle Series, The Wind Waker, The Minish Cap, and Twilight Princess.

Squirrel
Squirrels first appear in A Link to the Past in the Master Sword's cove. They do nothing more than run across the screen. In the GBA release, they take part in the Riddle Quest.

Squirrels reappear in Twilight Princess they play a minor role and are mostly found in the Ordona Province. At one point one talks to Link while he is in his Wolf Form. It tells Link that animals all understand each other.

Dog
The dogs appear in Hyrule Town, either as pets or as strays. They can fuse Kinstone Pieces with Link, once a Minish, and give him friendly advice. Dogs such as Mutt have also appeared in Link's Awakening, and the Oracle Series.

Cat
The cats play a more violent role in the Minish Cap. Some cats will crouch and stare at Link if he goes by, and some swipe and pounce at him. In twilight they are found throughout castle town and there are several important kitties.

Chick
The chicks inside Anju's house are crazy little things that bite at Link. One will not, and pearches on top of Swiftblade's teaching room.

Dragonfly
There are many dragonflies in the Fishing Hole in Twilight Princess. They provide an increased sense of realism as well as add ambiance.

Duck
Ducks are first found in the Fishing Hole inTwilight Princess. They can either be found swimming in the pond or walking along the banks.

Seahorse


Seahorse making their first and only appearance so far, in Majora's Mask.

Aligators
Schule Donavitch and Sale of Link's Awakening are brother aligators. One residing on the coast and one in Animal Village.