Monkey Coloring Pages: Free Printable PDFs

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Kris Pavlova

| Updated on Aug 12, 2024

Hello young artists and monkey lovers! Are you ready to go on a wild and colorful journey with our amazing monkey friends? These playful primates aren't just cute, they're full of energy, curiosity, and personality!

In this 13 Monkey Coloring Pages, you'll meet a variety of monkeys, from a mischievous capuchin swinging in the trees to a wise old macaque perched on a rock. Each page is designed to spark your imagination and let your creativity flow! These monkeys are up to all sorts of fun and can't wait for you to splash them with bright colors.

Coloring is more than just filling in lines. It's an awesome way to express yourself! With crayons, markers, or colored pencils in hand, think about what colors best capture your monkey's spirit. Maybe you could give her a bright yellow coat and a green tail. How about a rainbow of colors for their playful surroundings? The choice is yours!

Instructions for Downloading and Printing

To start, click on any Monkey 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.

Tips for Optimal Print Quality

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!

Coloring Activity:

10 Interesting Facts About Monkeys

1. Monkey Business!

Did you know that monkeys are known to be very playful? They love to swing from branch to branch, play games, and sometimes even steal each other’s food!

2. A Big Family!

Monkeys belong to a large family called "primates," which also includes humans, apes, and lemurs. This means they are our distant cousins!

3. Tool Time!

Some monkeys, like capuchin monkeys, are smart enough to use tools! They can use sticks to poke into tree holes to find insects or break open nuts with rocks.

4. All About the Tail!

Some monkeys have long tails that help them balance and swing through trees. In fact, spider monkeys can even use their tails like a fifth hand!

5. Social Creatures!

Monkeys live in groups called troops. They have strong family bonds and work together to find food and keep each other safe.

6. Chatterboxes!

Monkeys communicate with each other using sounds, facial expressions, and body language. Some even have specific calls to warn others about predators!

7. A Rainbow of Colors!

Monkeys come in many different colors and sizes! From the bright blue behind of a mandrill to the fluffy white fur of a snow monkey, each species is unique and beautiful.

8. Fruits and Veggies!

Monkeys have a tasty diet! They love to eat fruits, leaves, seeds, and sometimes even insects. They are very important for the forest because they help spread seeds when they eat fruit!

9. Adventurous Lifespan!

Depending on the species, monkeys can live quite long. Some can live up to 40 years or more in the wild, while others in captivity may live even longer!

10. Monkey See, Monkey Do!

Monkeys are known for their ability to learn by watching others. Young monkeys learn important skills by observing their parents and other monkeys in their troop.

I hope you enjoyed these fun facts about monkeys! They are truly fascinating creatures that share our planet!

Interactive Monkey Quiz

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Which species of monkey is known for its characteristic "musical" voice?
Gorilla
Which species of monkey primarily lives on the ground and is known for its strength?
Baboon
Which monkey is considered the most intelligent and can use tools?
Chimpanzee
Which species of monkey is characterized by long tails and inhabits the tropics of Central and South America?
Howler Monkey
What is the name of a small monkey with large eyes that lives in South America?
Marmoset
Which monkey is known by a name that translates to "laughing bird" and lives on islands?
Lemur
Which species of monkey can be the fastest in trees, capable of reaching speeds up to 55 km/h?
Capuchin Monkey
Which monkey has disproportionately large noses and lives in Asia?
Proboscis Monkey
Which monkey is found exclusively in one place on Earth and is known for its brightly colored face and tail?
Saki Monkey

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