Animal Coloring Pages

Explore cats, dogs, horses, butterflies and ocean animals to color. Choose simple outlines or detailed scenes, then download a free printable PDF.

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Choose the kind of surface you want to color

Start with scales, feather groups or a clear outline. Different animals invite different pencil movements.

Front three-quarter view of a bearded dragon with a pointed beard and a curved tail.

Broad body with scattered scales

The bearded dragon has a wide chest and small oval scales. Choose it to combine broad filling with a few accents.

Bearded Dragon Facing Forward →
Hummingbird facing left with two raised wings and a long tail.

Long wing feathers

The hummingbird has long feather sections and an open background. Choose it to follow the direction of the feathers.

Hummingbird with Raised Wings →

Separate body, scales and ground

Print the original line drawing linked below. The numbered areas match the color key and steps; use the colored example as a starting point, then choose your own colors if you prefer.

Digital coloring example

Tan bearded dragon with terracotta scales on a light gray oval.
A digital color suggestion, not a photograph of a printed result. Open the original line drawing to print and try your own colors.
  • 1. Sand-colored body
  • 2. Terracotta scales
  • 3. Light gray ground
  1. Fill the body, head, beard, legs and tail lightly with sandy tan; keep claws and eye highlights white.
  2. Pick out the enclosed oval scales in terracotta, leaving the black lines clear.
  3. Color inside the ground oval light gray, stopping at the feet.

The small scales should stand apart from the broad chest. Leave the page outside the oval white.

More selection and activity ideas

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Start with one animal and large open shapes, or choose a habitat scene for more detail. The animal collections below help you find a favorite species.

Try it together

Look at the animal's ears, feet, fins or wings before choosing colors. Give it a name and talk about where it lives; imaginary colors are welcome too.

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