Coloring Sheets for Kids: Printable Animal Coloring Pages of Your Favourite Wild Creatures and Pets

All kids love to colour, and it is an excellent way for them to learn about different animals. Animal coloring pages for kids are an essential part of their development, especially when learning how to read and write. They also help develop fine motor skills, which will be necessary for later years.

Coloring pages for kids can be found all over the internet (and some even for free!). We created this animal coloring page site! We have free printable coloring sheets from your favourite wild creatures and pets with detailed instructions on how to color them in, so you get the best possible result.

How are animal coloring sheets made?

Coloring books sparks creativity. They want to experiment with color and have a lot of fun doing it! These coloring pages for kids are made by printing out pictures from our website onto heavy paper, greasing them up with food colouring (to make sure they don’t bleed through) and then running them on their side through ink.

Make this a fun activity to share with friends!

What do I need to use to color my animal coloring book?

Coloring pages are versatile and can be used with almost any coloring tool you have on hand. Many kids prefer to use crayons because they can’t spill them if the coloring book is on their lap.

Some kids enjoy using markers as well, and you don’t have to worry about these spilling when it’s closed up with a clip or binder.

Use this FREE wildlife-themed coloring page for your 2021 DIY coloring book

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Are animal coloring pages suitable for adults too?

Creativity is for everyone! And yes, people of all ages can have a great time coloring as a stress reliever. Adults coloring books can also be therapeutic for people who are dealing with anxiety or depression. Coloring books can be just as enjoyable and relaxing for adults!

Coloring also helps develop fine motor skills and teach children about new creatures they may not otherwise learn.

How can I create my own animal-themed coloring pages using printables?

You can start printing coloring pages using your printer. Various resources have free downloadable printables with sea creatures, elephants, giraffes, horses, cats, and dogs, to name a few. Then, segregate these sheets into categories. For example, you can make elephant coloring pages for kids or with their favourite wild sea creatures and pets.

Or, you can categorize these based on where they live. Sea creatures can include octopuses, dolphins and sharks. Zoo-themed pages may consist of lions, giraffes, or gorillas.

2021 animal-themed coloring sheets 

Why not categorize these pictures by their habitats? Like bears and raccoons for mountain dwellers to start!

What can I use to colour these coloring pages?

There are various types of markers that you can use when coloring books, such as gel pens with a thick body rather than the standard pen-type; oil-based felt tip pens work well. Just work those motor skills out!

New 2021 Animal Coloring Sheets Pdf 

How can I recycle my coloring sheets?

You can repurpose these prints by cutting them up and using the cut-outs as a decorative piece. Have fun with it and use it as decorations to fill in shapes for your room. These recycled prints also make for unique wrapping paper or card templates!