Hippos are deceivingly cute. Despite their sweet faces, they are actually one of the most dangerous land animals in the world. But that’s no reason to stop admiring these amazing creatures—from a distance! We put together 17 hippo coloring pages for you to bring to life. All pages are free to download and print so there’s no reason not to enjoy a day of creativity!
Our hippo coloring pages are perfect for kids and adults. They make a great educational activity for the classroom, too. This collection contains a lot of fun illustrations like cute hippos in the water, realistic hippos with lots of detail to color, mom and baby hippos together, and more!
How to Download Coloring Pages
Each coloring sheet is a high-resolution letter size printable PDF you can color one of two ways: on paper, or digitally. Instructions for downloading free coloring pages are below.
Download and Print
- Click the coloring page you like. The link will open a PDF in a new window.
- Save the file to your computer, or print the page. Now you can get coloring right away!
Download and Color Digitally
- Click the coloring page you like. The link will open a PDF in a new window.
- Save the file to your computer or tablet.
- Open the file in your favorite coloring app. To color in Procreate, check our Guide to Coloring in Procreate for a quick tutorial on how to get set up.
All coloring pages are for personal, non-commercial use only.
Hippo Coloring Pages
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Coloring Page FAQs
Are these coloring pages AI?
No. We do not distribute AI coloring pages. We work with a team of artists and are committed to bringing you high quality, hand drawn coloring pages.
What kind of paper should I use to print my coloring pages?
You can use any printer paper you like. However, if you're looking for recommendations for different mediums, here is what we suggest.
For crayons and washable markers, use any paper.
For colored pencils, we recommend a 32 lb paper.
For alcohol markers, we recommend an 60 lb cover stock.
Check your printer for compatibility when purchasing paper at different weights.
What file format are the coloring pages?
Our coloring pages are high resolution PDFs.
What size are your coloring pages?
All of our free, downloadable coloring pages are US Letter size (8.5 x 11").
Can I color these pages digitally?
Yes, you can import any of our coloring pages into Procreate to color digitally.
Where can I see the full list of FAQs?
If you have more questions you'd like answered, visit our FAQ page.
