Coloring is a simple, screen-free activity that helps kids and adults relax, focus, and get creative. If you're looking for animals coloring pages, you're in the right place—our pages are designed for easy printing and lots of coloring fun.
Whether you prefer quick, easy outlines or more detailed designs, you'll find a variety of animals coloring pages to enjoy. All of our free printable animals coloring pages are available as high-quality printable PDF files, and they're completely free to download and print.
Grab crayons, markers, or colored pencils and start coloring today. You can also open any page in our online coloring tool, then save and print when you're ready.
Free Printable Animals Coloring Pages (PDF)
Every printable is high quality and formatted for standard US Letter and A4 paper sizes, so your animals coloring pages print cleanly at home, in the classroom, or anywhere you want to color—no resizing needed.
Download and print animals coloring pages
Simply click, download as a printable PDF, and print as many copies as you want. These animals coloring pages are great for at-home activities, classrooms, rainy days, or even animals-themed parties and celebrations.
Creative Animals-themed crafts & coloring ideas
Want to go beyond printing? Try these fun, hands-on activities using your printable PDF animals coloring pages.
1. DIY Animals masks
- Print a animals coloring page and color it.
- Cut out the main face or shape and attach a popsicle stick or elastic band.
- Wear it as a fun animals mask!
2. Personalized greeting cards
- Fold a piece of cardstock in half.
- Color and cut out a animals design and glue it onto the front.
- Write a message inside and give it to a friend or family member.
3. Animals puzzle game
- Color a animals page and glue it onto thicker cardboard.
- Cut it into puzzle pieces and mix them up.
- Try putting the puzzle back together!
4. Fridge magnets
- Color a animals picture and glue it onto a small magnet sheet.
- Cut around the design carefully.
- Stick it on your fridge or a magnetic board.
5. Storytelling with animals
- Print multiple animals coloring pages and color them.
- Arrange them into a mini book.
- Create a fun animals story to go with your pages.
6. Wall art decoration
- Frame a beautifully colored animals picture.
- Hang it in a bedroom, playroom, or classroom.
- Swap it out seasonally as you color more pages.
7. Gift wrap & tags
- Print animals coloring pages on plain paper.
- Color lightly for a pattern, or color boldly for a statement.
- Use as gift wrap, or cut small tags for presents.
8. DIY stickers
- Color and cut out small animals shapes.
- Stick them onto adhesive paper (or use sticker sheets).
- Use them on notebooks, folders, and scrapbooks.
9. Animals-themed bookmarks
- Color a animals page and cut it into bookmark strips.
- Laminate with clear tape or a laminator for durability.
- Add a ribbon to the top for extra flair.
10. Paper puppets
- Cut out colored animals characters or shapes.
- Attach them to popsicle sticks.
- Put on a puppet show for family or classmates!
11. Memory matching game
- Print two copies of several animals coloring pages.
- Color them and cut them into cards.
- Mix them up and play a memory-matching game.
12. Animals-themed party decorations
- Print and color different animals designs.
- Use them as banners, table décor, or party signs.
- They also make great take-home favors for guests.
13. Scrapbooking with animals
- Cut and paste your colored animals art into a scrapbook.
- Add stickers, captions, and fun notes.
- Use it to document special events or school projects.
14. DIY coloring book
- Staple together several animals coloring pages.
- Add a cover page and a title.
- Gift it to a little artist or keep it for travel.
15. DIY window clings
- Color on transparent plastic sheets with markers.
- Create simple animals shapes and cut them out.
- Stick them onto windows for easy decoration.
16. Handprint art
- Make a handprint on paper using washable paint.
- Add your colored animals drawing around it.
- Turn it into a keepsake craft for kids.
17. Origami animals craft
- Fold a simple origami animals (or a matching shape).
- Decorate it with markers or crayons.
- Attach it to your coloring page for a fun 3D effect.
18. Story cubes
- Print and color small animals icons on cube templates.
- Fold and tape to create dice.
- Roll the cubes to create a storytelling game.
19. Animals-themed reward chart
- Use a animals coloring page as a background.
- Add a simple grid and a goal at the top.
- Use stickers to track progress and rewards.
20. Recycled art project
- Color and cut out animals designs.
- Glue them onto recycled materials like cardboard boxes or jars.
- Create DIY storage containers, pencil holders, or signs.