Elephant coloring pages for kids to print

This joyful set of elephant coloring pages brings the world’s largest land animal to life with charming smiles, big ears, and wiggly trunks, ideal for kids aged 3 to 8. With their bold outlines and expressive features, these pages help young artists develop fine motor skills, focus, and creativity while learning about wildlife.

Each drawing is provided in a high quality PDF ready to print in A4 format, perfect for coloring at home, in the classroom, or during quiet playtime. Classified as very easy by the Zuzuzi team, this collection works well with crayons, markers, or pencils for a relaxing and educational experience.

Featured In Animals, By Zuzuzi Team, Last updated on Fri, 25 Apr 2025 07:22:20 GMT.

Why did the elephant 🐘 bring a suitcase to the zoo? Because it wanted to pack its trunk! 🤣

Big ears, long trunks, and the biggest heart in the animal kingdom, these elephants are here to stomp into your imagination and make coloring time unforgettable!

Coloring ideas for Elephant

Elephants are usually gray, but that doesn’t mean your elephant can’t be purple, green, or even rainbow-striped! Try using soft gray for the body, pink for the inside of the ears, and white for the tusks. You can also add fun details like flowers, hats, or stars on their bodies for a creative twist. For the background, draw the warm savannah with golden grass, bright blue skies, and maybe even a tree or two for your elephant to nap under.

On the back of the page, why not try writing some fun facts about the elephant, or how to say its name in different languages? You could even give it a name of your own, or draw your own version using your imagination!

What is an Elephant?

Elephants are the largest land animals on Earth, known for their long trunks, floppy ears, and gentle nature. African elephants can weigh up to 13,000 pounds (6,000 kilograms) and live as long as 60 to 70 years in the wild. Their tough, wrinkled skin helps protect them from the sun and keeps them cool, while their big ears act like fans to lower their body temperature. Elephants are herbivores, eating grass, fruit, bark, and leaves, and they need lots of food and water each day. They live in herds led by a wise female called a matriarch and are famous for their strong family bonds. Elephants communicate through rumbling sounds, trumpeting calls, and even low noises humans can’t hear. You can find these gentle giants across Africa and Asia, roaming forests, grasslands, and savannahs.

How to say Elephant in different languages

  • English: Elephant
  • French: Éléphant
  • Spanish: Elefante
  • Arabic: فيل (fīl)
  • German: Elefant
  • Chinese: 大象 (dàxiàng)
  • Japanese: 象 (zō)
  • Korean: 코끼리 (kokkiri)
  • Portuguese: Elefante
  • Italian: Elefante
  • Hindi: हाथी (hāthī)
  • Russian: Слон (slon)
  • Turkish: Fil

Free Printable PDFs

Coloring page of a smiling elephant spraying water from its trunk, standing near a river with big ears, four legs, trees, grass, and a sunny sky in the background. Clean line art without background.
Coloring page of a smiling elephant spraying water from its trunk, standing near a river with big ears, four legs, trees, grass, and a sunny sky in the background. Clean line art without background. | zuzuzi.com
Coloring page of a smiling elephant with large ears, a raised trunk, four legs, and a small tail with a tuft. Clean line art without background.
Coloring page of a smiling elephant with large ears, a raised trunk, four legs, and a small tail with a tuft. Clean line art without background. | zuzuzi.com

Frequently Asked Questions

→ What age are these elephant coloring pages suitable for?

This collection is ideal for kids aged 3 to 8, with simple and bold outlines for easy coloring.

→ Are these elephant coloring pages easy for young children?

Yes, they are classified as very easy. The designs use thick, clear lines that make them perfect even for toddlers or preschoolers learning to color.

→ What materials do I need to use with these elephant coloring pages?

Basic coloring tools like crayons, colored pencils, or washable markers are perfect for these printables.

→ Do these elephant coloring pages help build skills?

Absolutely. They promote fine motor development, hand-eye coordination, concentration, and creativity in children.

→ Can I resize or adjust these elephant coloring pages before printing?

Yes, you can adjust the scale or fit settings in your printer options to make the coloring pages smaller or larger as needed.

→ How can I print these elephant coloring pages?

Click on the image to automatically download the PDF file to your device. Then, open the PDF using your web browser or any PDF viewer (such as Adobe Acrobat Reader). Once open, click on the print icon or use the keyboard shortcut (usually Ctrl+P or Cmd+P). Choose your printer, then adjust the print settings according to your preferences (orientation, margins, number of copies, etc.), and start printing.

→ Why is there still a margin even when I selected full page with 0 margins?

This may happen if your printer does not support borderless printing. Many standard home printers add a small automatic margin around the page. If full-bleed printing is important to you, check if your printer supports borderless printing or adjust the layout to fit within the printable area.

References

Reliable sources have been used to write and refine this content.
  • https://www.britannica.com/animal/elephant-mammal
  • https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/african-elephant
  • https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/elephant
  • https://www.wwf.org.uk/learn/wildlife/african-elephants
  • https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/african-elephant