r/Animals

Community Overview

About r/Animals

The best ANIMALS community anywhere. Photos, videos, news, stories and discussions about animals & wildlife.

The community at a glance

r/Animals is a Subreddit for Pet Owners with roughly 155K members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 9th largest community in the Animals topic page.

Roughly 17K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Animals, Wildlife, and Animal.

On Reddit
155K Members

Community Features

This community has a forum

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +17K members
Growth: +11.9% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 4K members
  • 2014: 4K members
  • 2015: 3K members
  • 2016: 3K members
  • 2017: 6K members
  • 2018: 11K members
  • 2019: 14K members
  • 2020: 13K members
  • 2021: 10K members
  • 2022: 31K members
  • 2024: 27K members
  • 2025: 16K members
  • 2026: 9K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 1K members
  • Aug: 1K members
  • Sep: 995 members
  • Oct: 1K members
  • Nov: 1K members
  • Dec: 1K members
  • Jan: 1K members
  • Feb: 1K members
  • Mar: 1K members
  • Apr: 3K members
  • May: 1K members
  • Jun: 898 members

Topics

  • Animals
    57 posts in the past month
    #1
    Animals
    57
  • Wildlife
    18 posts in the past month
    #2
    Wildlife
    18
  • Animal
    15 posts in the past month
    #3
    Animal
    15
  • Pets
    15 posts in the past month
    #4
    Pets
    15
  • Baby
    10 posts in the past month
    #5
    Baby
    10

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/Animals for?
Best for Pet Owners enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/Animals free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/Animals have?
Roughly 155K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/Animals on?
r/Animals runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/Animals cover?
On the Hive Index, r/Animals is organized under Pet Owners.
How do I join r/Animals?
You can join r/Animals by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Animals communities like?
Communities for pet owners and animal enthusiasts covering everything from exotic invertebrates to domestic pets. Reddit, Discord, and dedicated platforms serve niches for bird lovers, tarantula keepers, marine mammal rescuers, and dog and cat owners alike.