Free Jungle & Safari Animal Coloring Pages for Kids

Go on a wild adventure with these free jungle and safari animal coloring pages! Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary learners, this collection features favorites like lions, elephants, giraffes, monkeys, hippos, parrots, sloths, and snakes. Print on standard 8.5×11″ paper, grab crayons or markers, and explore the animal kingdom from home or the classroom.

Use these pages for unit studies, zoo themes, geography lessons, or just relaxing, screen-free fun. Each post below includes multiple designs—some cute and simple for little hands, others more detailed for older kids and grown-ups who love to color.

Featured Jungle & Safari Animals Coloring Pages

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Lion Coloring Pages

Color the king of the jungle with this regal collection of lion coloring pages! Lions are one of the most recognizable animals in the world and make a perfect topic for African animal studies or zoo themes.

Elephant Coloring Pages

March into the jungle with these free elephant coloring pages—a perfect mix of fun and learning! Elephants are gentle giants and one of the smartest mammals on Earth. As kids color, they can explore how elephants use their trunks, why they live in herds, and how they communicate using sound and touch.

Giraffe Coloring Pages

Explore the savanna with long-necked giraffes. Giraffes are great for lessons about adaptations, camouflage, and unique animal patterns.

Monkey Coloring Pages

These monkey coloring pages are full of energy and personality! Monkeys are social animals that live in tropical rainforests, jungles, and savannas—and each printable captures their playful spirit.

Hippo Coloring Pages

Splash into creativity with hippopotamus coloring pages that explore life in rivers and wetlands. Hippos may look slow, but they’re fast swimmers and play a big role in their ecosystems.

Parrot Coloring Pages

Bright, bold, and beautiful—these parrot coloring pages are bursting with color! Parrots are found in rainforests and jungles around the world, and their bright feathers make them ideal for teaching color theory, symmetry, and animal communication.

Snake Coloring Pages

Bring a little mystery to your classroom or art table with these snake coloring pages! Snakes live in jungles, deserts, and forests, making them a versatile topic for science units.

Gorilla Coloring Pages

Teach compassion and strength through these gorilla coloring sheets, which feature both realistic and cute cartoon designs. Gorillas are intelligent primates that share many traits with humans—making them perfect for a rainforest unit study.

Learn by Habitat: Rainforest, Jungle, & Savanna

Use these jungle and safari printables to explore different ecosystems and climates, from tropical rainforests to grassy savannas. Discuss topics such as:

• The role of predators and prey
• How camouflage and color patterns help animals survive
• The impact of deforestation and conservation
• Where in the world each animal lives (Africa, South America, Asia)

These printables encourage kids to appreciate wildlife while improving fine-motor skills, attention, and creativity.

Ways to Use These Jungle & Safari Coloring Pages

• Classroom centers: pair with nonfiction books or QR codes linking to animal facts
• Homeschool unit studies: combine with writing prompts (“If I were a lion…”) or mini research
• Fine-motor & prewriting: trace outlines, color within shapes, add patterns to fur/feathers
• Art + science: label body parts (mane, trunk, tusks), discuss adaptations and diets
• Bulletin boards: create a “Visit the Jungle” display with a hand-drawn canopy or savanna
• Print on cardstock, color, cut, and mount animals on craft sticks for retelling stories.

FAQs About Jungle & Safari Coloring Pages

Are these pages free to print?
Yes—every set linked here is free for personal and classroom use.

What ages are they best for?
Most designs suit preschool–grade 3; many sets include detailed options older kids (and adults!) enjoy.

Can I use them for school projects?
Absolutely. They’re great for biome units, animal reports, and science centers.

Do you have both cute and realistic styles?
Yes—most posts include simple and more detailed pages to match different ages and goals.

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