Jellyfish coloring pages for kids to print

This cheerful collection of jellyfish coloring pages is ideal for children aged 3 to 8, featuring smooth shapes and friendly expressions that are easy to color. The tentacles and rounded forms support the development of fine motor skills while keeping kids calm and focused during creative play.

Each design is part of a high quality PDF, ready for quick and simple A4 printing at home or school. Classified as very easy by the Zuzuzi team, these pages are perfect for little ocean lovers with just a handful of crayons or markers.

Featured In Animals, By Zuzuzi Team, Last updated on Fri, 25 Apr 2025 12:35:42 GMT.

Why did the jellyfish 🪼 get top marks in school? Because it was outstanding in its field... of bubbles! 😄

These wiggly, jiggly underwater friends are full of gentle moves and colorful waves, making them perfect for a relaxing and creative coloring adventure!

Coloring ideas for Jellyfish

Jellyfish can shimmer in so many wonderful colors like soft pink, bright blue, sunny yellow, lavender, and even glowing green. Some look almost see-through, with magical rainbow hues gliding across their bodies. Their tentacles can be colorful too, swirling in shades of purple, orange, or silver. For the underwater background, you can use deep blue for the ocean, add sandy beige for the sea floor, and splash in some green for the seaweed. Don’t forget the fun little bubbles floating all around in white or light blue!

Feeling imaginative? Why not design a sparkling jellyfish with a golden crown or rainbow tentacles!

On the back of the page, why not try writing some fun facts about the jellyfish, 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 a Jellyfish?

A jellyfish is a soft-bodied sea creature that drifts gently through the oceans, looking like a floating umbrella with wiggly tentacles underneath. These amazing animals have been around for over 500 million years, making them older than dinosaurs! Most jellyfish live for only a few months, but some special kinds can live much longer. They can range in size from tiny as a pea to as large as a basketball or even bigger. Their bodies are made mostly of water, and they feel squishy and slippery. Jellyfish do not make sounds like roars or squeaks, but they move gracefully by pulsing their bell-shaped bodies. They catch small fish and plankton with their tentacles, using gentle stings to grab their food. Found in oceans all over the world, jellyfish come in all shapes, sizes, and sparkling colors, adding a touch of magic to the deep blue sea.

How to say Jellyfish in different languages

  • English: Jellyfish
  • French: Méduse
  • Spanish: Medusa
  • Arabic: قنديل البحر (qandīl al-baḥr)
  • German: Qualle
  • Chinese: 水母 (shuǐmǔ)
  • Japanese: クラゲ (kurage)
  • Korean: 해파리 (haepari)
  • Portuguese: Água-viva
  • Italian: Medusa
  • Hindi: जेलीफ़िश (jelīfiś)
  • Russian: Медуза (meduza)
  • Turkish: Denizanası

Free Printable PDFs

Coloring page of a smiling jellyfish with a rounded head and eight wavy tentacles, floating underwater among bubbles, seaweed, and rocks on the ocean floor. Clean line art without background.
Coloring page of a smiling jellyfish with a rounded head and eight wavy tentacles, floating underwater among bubbles, seaweed, and rocks on the ocean floor. Clean line art without background. | zuzuzi.com
Coloring page of a smiling jellyfish with a round bell-shaped head, large eyes, and eight wavy tentacles. Clean line art without background.
Coloring page of a smiling jellyfish with a round bell-shaped head, large eyes, and eight wavy tentacles. Clean line art without background. | zuzuzi.com

Frequently Asked Questions

→ What age are these jellyfish coloring pages suitable for?

These pages are great for kids aged 3 to 8, with easy designs that are ideal for beginners.

→ Are these jellyfish coloring pages easy for young children?

Yes, they are classified as very easy. The illustrations are made with thick lines and soft shapes that are perfect for young kids.

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

Basic materials like crayons, colored pencils, or markers are all great choices for these pages.

→ Do these jellyfish coloring pages help build skills?

Absolutely. These printables help improve hand coordination, fine motor control, and creativity in a gentle and relaxing way.

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

Yes, you can adjust the size using your printer settings to fit the pages as needed.

→ How can I print these jellyfish coloring pages?

Simply click on the image to download the PDF, open it in a browser or PDF viewer, then print using Ctrl+P or Cmd+P. You can adjust settings like paper size and margins from the print menu.

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

Most home printers add a small margin unless they support borderless printing. You can check your printer’s options or documentation to enable full-bleed printing if available.

References

Reliable sources have been used to write and refine this content.
  • https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/invertebrates/facts/jellyfish
  • https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/jellyfish/353315
  • https://www.natgeokids.com/nz/discover/animals/sea-life/jellyfish-facts