African animals coloring pages
Lions, elephants, zebras, giraffes and other wildlife fill these safari-themed printable sheets.
- Free to print
- Ages 3–10
- Letter & A4
What’s in these african animals coloring pages
Elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, rhinos, cheetahs, warthogs, flamingos, monkeys and a crocodile, drawn in a friendly cartoon style. Some are playful, like a rhino in sunglasses or an elephant in a safari hat. Others are proper scenes, such as an elephant splashing at a watering hole with a giraffe and zebra nearby.
How these pages help
- Sparks curiosity about wildlifeMany pages come with a quick fact to share while you color.
- Great for animal unitsUse them alongside a library book, a zoo trip or a geography lesson.
- Lots of patterns to practiceStripes, spots and manes give kids fine-motor practice.
- Room for imaginationReal colors or rainbow zebras: the choice is the child’s.
Choose a page to print
Print opens a ready-to-print page. PDF downloads US Letter; A4 is for the rest of the world.
Baby elephant with heart
Medium · ages 6–10
A baby elephant holds a heart balloon with its trunk. Sweet and simple.
Fun fact: Elephants use their trunks to smell, touch and drink.
Elephant and giraffe
Medium · ages 6–10
A baby elephant and giraffe stand side by side. Compare their trunks, necks and spots.
Fun fact: Elephants use their trunks to smell, touch and drink.
Crocodile in the river
Medium · ages 6–10
A crocodile glides through the river with mountains behind. Ask where crocodiles like to rest.
Fun fact: Crocodiles spend much of their time in or near water.
Spotted elephant
Medium · ages 6–10
An elephant covered in small spots, each its own little space to color. Patient kids enjoy this one.
Fun fact: Elephants use their trunks to smell, touch and drink.
Rhinoceros
Medium · ages 6–10
A rhino wearing sunglasses. Guaranteed to get a laugh.
Fun fact: Rhinos have one or two horns on their noses.
Ostrich in grass
Medium · ages 6–10
A long neck rises out of tall grass and reeds. Lots of grass blades to fill.
Elephant in flowers
Medium · ages 6–10
An animal wanders through a field of wildflowers. A busy, detailed page for older kids.
Fun fact: Elephants use their trunks to smell, touch and drink.
Rhino on the savanna
Medium · ages 6–10
A rhino walks the savanna with butterflies above. Talk about its tough skin and horns.
Fun fact: Rhinos have one or two horns on their noses.
Cheetah cub
Medium · ages 6–10
A spotted cheetah cub surrounded by paw prints. Cheetahs are the fastest runners on land.
Fun fact: Cheetahs are the fastest land mammals.
Zebra at a pond
Medium · ages 6–10
A zebra splashes through a pond. Stripes are easiest in black and white, but any colors work.
Fun fact: Every zebra has its own stripe pattern.
Hippopotamus
Medium · ages 6–10
A sturdy animal with a small bird perched on its back. Ask why birds might ride on big animals.
Safari elephant
Medium · ages 6–10
An elephant in an explorer’s hat. A fun twist on safari.
Fun fact: Elephants use their trunks to smell, touch and drink.
Warthog with flowers
Medium · ages 6–10
A warthog wearing a flower crown. Tough tusks, soft flowers.
Giraffe among clouds
Medium · ages 6–10
A giraffe’s long neck reaches up into the clouds. Shows just how tall giraffes are.
Fun fact: Giraffes are the tallest land animals.
Lion in the sun
Medium · ages 6–10
A lion roars in front of a big sun. Talk about how lions live in prides.
Fun fact: Lions live in family groups called prides.
Elephant splashing
Medium · ages 6–10
A baby elephant sprays water from its trunk. Elephants use their trunks to drink and splash.
Fun fact: Elephants use their trunks to smell, touch and drink.
Flamingo
Medium · ages 6–10
A flamingo stands in shallow water. Flamingos are pink from the food they eat.
Fun fact: Flamingos wade through shallow water on long legs.
Lion portrait
Medium · ages 6–10
A lion’s face shown front-on with a thick mane. Fill the mane with warm colors.
Fun fact: Lions live in family groups called prides.
Zebra with bird
Medium · ages 6–10
A zebra stands still while a bird perches on its back. Every zebra’s stripes are different.
Fun fact: Every zebra has its own stripe pattern.
Safari animal friends
Medium · ages 6–10
A group of animal friends in a party scene with lots of small decorations. Busy and fun.
Zebra in grass
Medium · ages 6–10
A zebra walks through tall grass and flowers. Plenty of stripes to fill.
Fun fact: Every zebra has its own stripe pattern.
Warthog
Medium · ages 6–10
A warthog with big tusks stands in the grass. A less-common animal kids find funny.
Lion cub
Medium · ages 6–10
A lion cub inside a patterned frame. The border adds extra coloring for older kids.
Fun fact: Lions live in family groups called prides.
Monkeys in the trees
Medium · ages 6–10
Two monkeys play in leafy branches. Ask what monkeys like to eat.
Baby giraffe
Medium · ages 6–10
A wide-eyed baby giraffe sits down. Cute and easy for younger kids.
Fun fact: Giraffes are the tallest land animals.
Elephant At Watering Hole
Easy · ages 3–5
An elephant splashes at a watering hole while a giraffe and zebra look on. A full savanna scene.
Fun fact: Elephants use their trunks to smell, touch and drink.
Download the whole set as one PDF
Want a whole book?
Prefer one download? The african animals coloring pages are also in the free African Animals Coloring Book, with a cover, name page and certificate.
How to use these pages
Compare two animals and ask what their feet, ears or coats look like. Children can color a habitat around the animal.
Print a small selection for an animal unit or save the full book. Encourage children to look up real animal colors if they are curious.
Use the lion, elephant and cheetah pictures to talk about where animals live. Smithsonian’s National Zoo describes lions living in groups called prides; its cheetah guide covers how fast they run. Keep the questions simple: what helps each animal move or find food?
Questions to ask while you color
- What do you notice about the animal in baby elephant with heart?
- What do you notice about the animal in elephant and giraffe?
- What do you notice about the animal in crocodile in the river?
- What do you notice about the animal in spotted elephant?
- What do you notice about the animal in rhinoceros?
Looking for more? Try Hibernating animals coloring pages or Nocturnal animals coloring pages.
Frequently asked questions
Can these pictures be used for an animal lesson?
Yes. The scenes work as art prompts; pair them with a reliable wildlife source when teaching animal facts.
What ages are these african animals coloring pages for?
The african animals coloring pages mix two levels. Pages marked Easy have bold lines and big spaces for ages 3–5; pages marked Medium add a little more detail for ages 6–10. Look for the label under each picture.
Can I print the african animals coloring pages for a class or clinic?
Yes, the african animals coloring pages are free to print in any quantity for a classroom, library, therapy room or clinic, as well as at home. Please do not sell them or upload them to another website.
