Free Printable Zoo Animals Coloring Pages for Kids

Let's all go to the zoo today! You can view the zoo without leaving home thanks to these free zoo animals coloring pages for kids.

What is your favorite animal? Many people choose big, well-known animals like the tiger, wolf, elephant, or lion.

But as people learn about lesser-known species, many are drawn to them. Llamas, sloths, lemurs, and red pandas are increasingly making the favorites list.

The animals on the list below come from all over the world. In fact, they represent every continent except Antarctica.

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They also hail from diverse groups of animals. There are mammals, reptiles, and birds.

Get creative with this interactive easy tiger roaring coloring page. Experiment with unique color combinations and see which one looks the best!

In addition to the usual printable coloring pages, we also have online coloring available for every coloring sheet in this post!

Just scroll down, and you'll find the coloring options for each coloring page.

Hyenas are neither dogs nor cats, though they look a little bit like both. They are brown and black in color. Did you know? Girl hyenas rule the pack!

Camels are brown animals. Is the camel in this picture a Bactrian or a Dromedary? You can tell the difference by whether its hump resembles a letter "B" or "D."

Kangaroos are from Australia. Gray kangaroos and red kangaroos are the same color as their name suggests. Other kangaroos are brown.

Zebras have black and white stripes. Did you know? Scientists say that they are actually black with white stripes.

Hippos have dark gray or brownish skin, much like an elephant. When wet, they might even appear slightly purple!

Gorillas have black fur. Male gorillas called silverbacks have white or gray patches on their backs.

Chameleons are lizards that can change color to blend in with their environment. They may be green, brown, red, or orange.

Grizzly bears are usually brown, but they can be blonde or reddish in color. Other bears, like polar bears, have a similar shape and outline.

Male ostriches have striking black feathers with white wing tips. The females are a dusty brown. This helps them stay camouflaged in the tall grass.

Bobcats are light brown with darker brown and black spots. They are about the size of a housecat but have no tails - this gives them their unique name.

Giraffes are light brown or orangish in color with dark brown or black patches. Every giraffe's spots are unique, and different types of giraffes have different patterns.

Tigers are orange or white with black stripes. This helps them blend in with the tall grass as they stalk their prey.

Cheetahs are tan with black spots. They also have black stripes around their eyes. This helps them see better by cutting down on the glare from the sun.

Did you know? Polar bears look white, but their fur is not white - it is clear. And the skin underneath is black. This combination helps them absorb the sun's rays to stay warm while reflecting the white light, just like snow.

Otters are brown in color, but they may have black or white markings. They are one of the most playful animals around!

Llamas come in several colors, and they may have solid coats or spots. They may be any combination of black, white, tan, and brown.

Most sea turtles are green or brown in color - or some combination of the two. The leatherback turtle is an exception - its skin and shell are black and grey.

Flamingos are famously pink, but did you know? Their color comes from the food they eat. If forced to eat something besides their favorite food, their feathers fade to white.

Most crocodilians are green or gray, but some may be brown, black, or even marked with yellow. They blend in with the murky, muddy water in which they live.

Most lionesses are a sandy brown color. Rarely, lions are born solid white.

Pandas are instantly recognizable with their white and black fur. Their markings make them look like they are wearing a shirt and glasses!

Owls come in a range of earth tones - brown, tan, and grey. Snowy owls turn solid white or white with black markings in the winter.

Elk, like other deer, are brown, gray, or reddish-brown in color. Occasionally, they are cream-colored or white.

Antelope like this gazelle are tan, black, and white in color. Their patterns help them blend in on the African savannah.

Most buzzards have black feathers. Some have white or other markings. Their featherless heads may be black, red, grey, or tan.

North American porcupines are brown, but in South America and Africa, some species are black with white quills.

Parrots come in a rainbow of colors - almost any you could imagine. Prominent colors include red, green, or blue.

Will you color an orange and black Bengal tiger or a black and white Siberian tiger? You've got a tiger by the tail - the choice is yours.

Rhinoceroses have grey skin. They like to roll in the dust and mud, which can make them appear brown.

The American bison is usually brown in color. On rare occasions, a white buffalo is born. These are considered sacred by many Native Americans.

The gray wolf is often its namesake color, but wolves can also be black, white, brown, or reddish-brown.

Bearded dragons are usually light brown in the wild, but in captivity, they can be cream-colored, orange, bright yellow, red, or striped with several colors.

Bald eagles aren't actually bald - they only look that way because the bright white feathers of their heads contrast with the brown feathers of their bodies.

Falcons come in shades of brown, reddish-brown, white, grey, and black. The black and white banded Peregrine falcon is the most famous.

Jaguars are usually sandy yellowish-brown with dark spots called rosettes. Sometimes, the background color is black just like the spots. This type of cat is known as a black panther.

Elephants have gray skin, but they may appear brown or reddish if they have been rolling in the dirt or playing in the mud.

Most rattlesnakes have patches in several shades of brown. The intensity of their color can range from cream to nearly black.

Geckos come in a wide array of colors. Tropical day geckos are bright green. Some species are striped like a tiger. Others are blue, tan, brown, or other colors.

Most deer are brown in color. Their babies - and the adults of a few species - have white spots on their backs.

Sloths have tan fur, but they may appear gray or even green because of the algae or fungus growing on their fur!

Ring Tailed lemurs like this one have brownish-gray fur and tails that are striped in black and white.

Red pandas have reddish-brown fur with some darker and white markings. Like the lemur above, their tails are banded - this time with white and red.

Cobras are often black or brown in color. Some have cream or yellow markings on their faces and under their hoods.

Some iguanas are bright green to blend in with tropical plants. Others are brown, grey, or nearly black.

Often, monkeys are illustrated with brown fur, but the truth is, they come in many colors and patterns - solid black, black with white tufts of fur, or white with black hands and feet, to name a few.

Lions are often sandy-colored with darker manes. Some male lines have manes that are brown, reddish, or even black.

Moose are a member of the deer family - the largest member, in fact. They have dark brown fur and antlers.

Hawks' feathers are combinations of brown, black, white, red, cream, and grey. The red-tailed hawk is one of the most well-known.

Koalas are gray in color. They have lighter markings on their faces, ears, and bellies.

Lizards come in many colors - green and brown lizards are common. Some, like the blue-tailed skink, also sport bright colors.

Peacocks are known for their brilliant colors. Their tail feathers are often iridescent green, brown, blue, and gold. They have circular patterns called eye spots.

Which of the above zoo animal coloring pictures was your favorite? You can create your very own wild animal coloring book by downloading each of the pictures, printing them out, and binding them together to make a book.

Then, you can color them with your crayons, markers, or colored pencils.

You could also use these pages to make a checklist of all the animals you want to see the next time you visit the zoo!

If you're looking for some more coloring printables similar to the Free Zoo Animals Coloring Pages, check out Free Bear Coloring pages - they're sure to give you plenty of enjoyment!