Hippo Coloring Pages: Free Printable PDFs

Welcome to a journey that will take you into a world of wonder and awe. We've created 17 Hippo Coloring Pages for you to join the mighty Hippo on an exciting quest!

Imagine yourself next to this gentle giant, feel the rumble of his powerful tail and the warmth of his kind heart. As you explore the ancient landscape, you'll discover hidden caves, dense forests and mysterious mountains that hold secrets of the past.

Your trusty felt-tip pens and crayons are your ticket to this fantasy world, where you'll bring the monster and his surroundings to life with vivid colors and imagination. With each stroke of your pencil, you will be transported to a world of prehistoric wonder where the hippo roams free and wild.

Join me on this epic coloring adventure: discover hidden waterfalls and sparkling streams, explore ancient ruins and mysterious caves, create a world of wonder with a hippo as our faithful companion. 

Choose your favorite colors and let's begin our adventure!

To start, click on any Hippo coloring page below to open it in a new window. From there, you can either print the page immediately or download it for later use. Feel free to download and print as many pages as you like.

These coloring pages are designed for US letter-sized paper but can easily be scaled to fit A4 paper. For the best print quality, make sure your printer settings are adjusted to high resolution. Your feedback is crucial for us, so please share your thoughts to help us improve the website using comment below.

Color, Relax, Repeat!

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Happy Hippo

Hippo's Head

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Romantic Hippo

Hippo With A Flower On His Head

Hippo Loves Music

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Hippo Among The Reeds

Hippo Wants To Eat A Bee

Hippo With A Hat

Hippo Swimming

Hippo Dancing

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Hippo In The River

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Cute Hippo

Hippo With A Big Mouth

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Hippo And The Rainbow

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Serious Hippo

Cute Kawaii Hippo

Hippo In The Puddle

The majestic hippo! These gentle giants have captivated humans for centuries with their unique appearance, intriguing behavior, and fascinating habits.

Here are 5 interesting facts about hippos that will make you fall in love with these amazing creatures:

1. Social butterflies of the savannah

Hippos are often misunderstood as solitary animals, but they are actually incredibly social creatures. They live in groups called “pods” that can number up to 100 individuals! These groups are led by a dominant female hippo, and they spend their days lying in the water, grazing on grass, and socializing with each other. They even have an elaborate communication system that includes various grunts, snorts and whistles.

2. Perfect hair (literally!).

Hippos have some of the most remarkable hair in the animal kingdom. Their distinctive gray skin is covered in thick, coarse hair that can grow up to 3 feet (90 cm) long! This hair protects them from the scorching sun and also helps hippos cool themselves in the water. It's like they have their own built-in air conditioning system!

3. The Hippo's Secret Life

Despite their seemingly sedentary lifestyle, hippos are surprisingly good swimmers. They can hold their breath underwater for up to 5 minutes and can swim at speeds of up to 8 miles per hour (13 km/h). But here's the fascinating part: hippos are also excellent at hiding their underwater activities from predators. They can remain submerged for hours, using their powerful tails to hold themselves down and their nostrils to stay hidden from view.

4. The Hungry Hippo

Hippos are herbivores, which means they primarily feed on plants and grasses. However, they have a unique way of eating: they use their powerful jaws to clip grasses and then store them in their cheeks for later digestion. This allows them to graze for hours without having to stop to eat again. Talk about a snack-and-go approach!

5. The Hippo's Unlikely Enemy

Despite their intimidating size and strength, hippos have an unlikely predator: the Nile crocodile. Yes, you read that right! Crocodiles are skilled hunters that prey on young or weak hippos, taking advantage of their vulnerability when they're near the water's edge or crossing rivers. It's a constant battle for survival between these two ancient creatures.

There you have it – 5 fascinating facts about hippos that showcase their unique characteristics and behaviors. Who knew these gentle giants were so full of surprises?

Who Prepared This Page

This Hippo page, like every other page on our site, is the result of the dedicated and collaborative efforts of the Color4U team, carefully edited to ensure quality and relevance. 

Meet some of the skilled team members who have been helping to curate and bring this page to life:

Illustrator Olga Aksenova

Illustrator Kris Pavlova

Learn more about Color4U and our team.