Coloring Page
Hippo
This cool free hippo coloring page shows a hippo relaxing in the water near a lily pad. Fun Hippo Facts Hippos spend most of the day in water to keep their sensitive skin cool and protected from the sun. Despite their size, hippos can run surprisingly fast on land, up to 19 miles per hour. […]
This cool free hippo coloring page shows a hippo relaxing in the water near a lily pad.
Fun Hippo Facts
- Hippos spend most of the day in water to keep their sensitive skin cool and protected from the sun.
- Despite their size, hippos can run surprisingly fast on land, up to 19 miles per hour.
- A hippo’s skin secretes a natural, reddish oily substance that acts like sunscreen.
Skills Kids Practice While Coloring
The water ripples and lily pad add simple background detail alongside the hippo’s rounded shape.
Great For
River and wetland habitat lessons, and a calm, easygoing coloring page.
How to Print
Print on standard 8.5″ x 11″ paper for crayons or colored pencils, or use cardstock for markers. Free to print and color as many times as you like. Browse more in our Animals & Pets collection.
