Animal Printables for Kids
Animals are, hands down, the most-requested pictures we make — and it's easy to see why. From cuddly pets and barnyard friends to safari giants, ocean creatures, birds and bugs, animal coloring pages give kids something they love to name, color and make up stories about. Every one is drawn with bold, forgiving outlines that copy well and won't frustrate little hands.
Coloring animals does more than pass the time: naming them builds vocabulary, and choosing colors sparks the "but what if the tiger is purple?" imagination we love to see. Print a favorite for quiet time, or a whole set for a rainy afternoon. Browse the animals below — each is a free, ready-to-print PDF you can print in seconds.
21 printables in this collection: 18 coloring pages and 3 mazes. By age: 16 for preschool and 5 for ages 5–8, and all are easy.
Coloring Pages (18)
Puppy Coloring Page
coloring · preschool
This page features a single, happy puppy outlined in bold, simple lines, sitting squarely in the center. The puppy has large, friendly eyes with small highlights, a smiling mouth with a visible tongue, and a small patch over one eye.
Kitten Coloring Page
coloring · preschool
This "Kitten Coloring Page" features a single, friendly-looking kitten rendered with bold, simple outlines, suitable for young colorists.
Butterfly Coloring Page
coloring · preschool
This butterfly coloring page features a single, friendly-faced butterfly with large, symmetrical wings. The butterfly's body has three simple segments, and its antennae curl at the ends.
Lion Coloring Page
coloring · preschool
This page features a friendly, sitting lion with a fluffy mane, a small tail, and four paws visible.
Elephant Coloring Page
coloring · preschool
This page features a smiling baby elephant with large ears and a short trunk, drawn with bold, simple lines that are easy to color within.
Bunny Coloring Page
coloring · preschool
This coloring page features a single, friendly bunny holding a carrot, centered on the page. com" is at the bottom.
Owl Coloring Page
coloring · 5-8
This coloring page features a single owl sitting on a tree branch, with the words "Color the Owl" in orange at the top.
Penguin Coloring Page
coloring · preschool
This page features a friendly penguin illustration with simple, bold outlines, perfect for young colorists. The penguin has large, round eyes, a small beak, two flippers, and two feet.
Fox Coloring Page
coloring · preschool
This coloring page features a single, friendly-looking fox centered on the page, with the title "Color the Fox" in orange text above it.
Turtle Coloring Page
coloring · preschool
This coloring page features a single, happy turtle with a smiling face and large eyes. The turtle's shell is decorated with a variety of simple shapes, including stars, circles, and an abstract wavy line, all contained within bold, clean outlines.
Shark Coloring Page
coloring · 5-8
This coloring page features a single, friendly shark with big, round eyes and a wide, toothy grin. The shark has a dorsal fin, two pectoral fins, and a tail fin, all outlined with simple, bold lines.
Dolphin Coloring Page
coloring · preschool
This coloring page features a single, happy dolphin jumping out of the water. The dolphin has a friendly expression with wide eyes and a smiling mouth.
Teddy Bear Coloring Page
coloring · preschool
This coloring page features a single, friendly teddy bear drawn with simple, bold black outlines. The bear is depicted in a sitting position, with a round head, two ears, a small nose, and a smiling mouth.
Panda Coloring Page
coloring · preschool
This Panda Coloring Page features a single, friendly panda illustration with thick, clean outlines. The panda stands upright, with distinct ears, two large eye patches framing its round, shiny eyes, a small triangular nose, and a simple smiling mouth.
Monkey Coloring Page
coloring · preschool
This coloring page features a single, friendly monkey character with bold, simple outlines, perfect for young colorists. The monkey is drawn standing, holding a partially peeled banana in its left hand.
Giraffe Coloring Page
coloring · preschool
This page presents a single, friendly-looking giraffe, drawn with bold, simple lines that are easy to follow. The giraffe is depicted standing, facing forward, with its distinctive long neck and four legs visible.
Frog Coloring Page
coloring · preschool
This coloring page features a single, friendly frog rendered with thick, simple outlines. The frog is drawn facing forward, with large, round eyes, a wide, smiling mouth, and two small nostrils.
Ladybug Coloring Page
coloring · preschool
This "Ladybug Coloring Page" features a single, friendly ladybug with a large, smiling face. The insect has two antennae with rounded tips and a segmented body.
Mazes (3)
Under the Sea Maze
maze · 5-8
This "Under the Sea Maze" page presents a clear, uncluttered maze for young children. The title is written in bold orange text at the top, immediately followed by "Start →" with an arrow pointing into the maze's entrance.
Farm Animals Maze
maze · 5-8
This "Farm Animals Maze" page features a clear, bold title in orange at the top, followed by a large square maze.
Ocean Animals Maze
maze · 5-8
This "Ocean Animals Maze" page features a simple, rectangular maze outlined with bold, clean black lines against a white background.