Monkey Coloring Pages

A baby monkey sits in a tree with a book open in its lap and a pencil in hand, a daisy blooming beside it. Color the body warm brown, the book cover bright red or blue, and the flower petals sunny yellow. The book spiral, pencil stripes, and petals reward a fine-tip pen.

A baby monkey sits facing forward with wide eyes and a happy smile, tall grass blades rising behind it. Color the body warm golden brown with a lighter tan for the face and belly. The toes and curling tail are great spots to add a slightly darker shade for contrast.

A baby monkey sits under a tropical palm, its oversized eyes full of sparkle and its tongue sticking out in pure mischief. Color the body warm golden brown, the eye irises teal or amber, and the palm fronds in deep green. The layered eye rings are the standout challenge here.

A mother monkey cuddles her baby close on a tree branch, both grinning as leaves and vines curl around them. Try warm browns for the mother's fur, a lighter tan for the baby, and soft greens for the leaves. The bold, simple lines make this a fun one to color with chunky markers.

King Kong stands in the jungle with a big grin, surrounded by leafy bushes on both sides. Color his body dark charcoal gray and his chest a soft tan or cream. The chunky shapes make this one easy to fill with crayons or thick markers.

A little monkey swings through the jungle on a curling vine, one hand holding tight and the other clutching a banana. Try warm brown for the body, a lighter tan for the belly and face, and bright yellow for the banana. The grassy tufts at the bottom add a few simple shapes to fill in last.

A baby monkey clings to a jungle vine with big eyes and a gentle smile, a bunch of bananas hanging nearby. Color the body warm golden brown, the belly a lighter cream, and the bananas bright yellow. The leaves on the vine add a touch of green to balance the warm tones.

A stuffed monkey sits wearing a casual cap and a ribbon with a pendant around its neck. Color the body a warm tan, the cap a bold blue or red, and the ribbon a bright contrasting color. The chunky, segmented shapes fill quickly and are beginner-friendly all the way through.

A chimpanzee face fills the page in close-up, looking straight ahead with calm, expressive eyes and a lighter snout. Color the outer fur in warm dark brown with lighter tan for the face and snout. The eye rings and forehead texture are where the real detail lives on this one.

A chimpanzee suits up in a blazer with a collared shirt, wearing a confident smirk. Color the fur dark brown, the face a lighter tan, and the jacket a bold color of your choice. The wrinkle lines on the face reward a fine-tip pen for a polished result.

A grinning cartoon monkey stands upright with a wide toothy smile and big eyes, clutching a banana in one hand. Color the body warm golden brown with a lighter face and belly, and make the banana a bright yellow. The large simple shapes make this a quick and satisfying color.

A cheerful monkey sits with legs crossed, taking a big bite of a banana held in both hands. Color the monkey warm brown, the banana bright yellow, and the leaves behind it fresh green. The thick, simple lines make this an easy one for little hands with crayons.

A monkey bursts out laughing on its round cushion, eyes squinted shut and tongue stuck out in pure joy. Color the body warm brown, the cushion a bright accent color, and the window frame a clean gray. The indoor setting makes this one stand out from typical jungle monkey pages.

A sweet-faced monkey sits with rounded limbs and a tiny heart on its belly, looking just like a favorite stuffed animal. Color the body a warm tan-brown with a lighter cream for the face and belly. The large smooth shapes fill quickly, making this a good pick for a short coloring session.

A baby monkey sits on a rocky perch with oversized eyes wide open and tiny fingers clasped in its lap. Color the body warm brown with a lighter snout and bright colors for the eye irises. The toe circles and eye rings reward a steady hand and a fine-tip pen.

A plush monkey toy sits and waves with one arm, big eyes and a warm smile on its round face. Color the body warm brown with a lighter cream on the face and belly. Pick a contrasting color for the round button joints on the arms and legs.

A baby monkey sits cross-legged at the center of an intricate mandala, hands folded in its lap and tropical leaves curling around it. Try warm browns for the fur, deep greens for the monstera leaves, and soft pink or lavender for the flowers. Work petal by petal on the outer rings so the pattern stays even.

A chimpanzee gazes out with a thoughtful expression, chin propped on its hand and fur rendered in fine, flowing lines. Try warm charcoal grays and deep browns for the fur, with soft peach tones around the eyes and muzzle. Layer your pencil strokes to follow the direction of the fur for a realistic finish.

A gorilla's broad, muscular chest and calm, steady gaze fill the page, with palm fronds framing both shoulders. Try deep charcoal and warm brown-black for the fur, with soft gray highlights on the face. Take the leafy background slowly since the fine veins add most of the detail here.

A macaque sits on a rocky outcrop with its long tail curling over the edge, taking in a mountain view framed by tree branches. Try golden tan for the fur, cool grays for the rock face, and soft blue-purple for the distant mountains. Leave the clouds mostly white so the sky stays light and airy.

A cheerful monkey face grins out from behind a mask of tiny swirls, dots, and leaf shapes covering every inch of fur and ears. Try warm oranges and browns for the patterned sections, with soft cream for the muzzle and eye rings. Color one small shape at a time rather than trying to plan the whole face at once.

A snow monkey sinks into a steamy hot spring, eyes closed in contentment while snow-capped rocks and bare branches ring the water. Try warm grays and browns for the shaggy fur, icy blues for the water, and soft white for the snow. Save the wispy steam trails for a light gray so they still read against the sky.

A mandrill's face fills the whole page, its long ridged snout, bushy whiskers, and mane of fur framing a steady, direct gaze. Try bold reds and blues for the snout ridges, since mandrills are famous for that colorful face, with warm golden fur for the mane. Take the whiskers slowly with a fine-tip pen so each strand stays crisp.

A cheerful spider monkey dangles upside down from a branch, tail looped tight while its arms and legs stretch wide. Try warm reddish brown for the fur, soft peach for the face, and leafy greens for the vines and banana leaves around it. The open pose leaves plenty of room to add your own background colors too.

A baby monkey clings tightly to its mother's back as she walks along a tree branch, both tails curling behind them. Try warm brown for the mother and a slightly lighter shade for the baby, with fresh green for the leaves framing the scene. Leave a little extra shading under their feet to ground them on the branch.

The Monkey King soars above swirling clouds, gripping his long staff with a determined grin and a flowing cape behind him. Try golden yellow for his robe, deep red for the sash and cape lining, and soft gray for the clouds. Save the staff's metal tips for a bright silver to make them pop.

An orangutan hangs from one branch with a long, shaggy arm while its foot reaches toward another branch below. Try warm reddish orange for the fur, soft peach for the face, and fresh green for the leaves and vine. The jagged fur outline is fun to color in small sections without needing to stay too neat.

A baboon stands watchfully on a rocky outcrop, its thick mane and long curling tail drawn in fine, layered fur lines. Try warm golden tan for the mane and body, cool gray for the rocks, and soft green for the tufts of grass. Take the mane slowly since the longer fur strands need a steady hand.