Adult hippo walks underwater across a sandy riverbed with bubbles rising above

Free Hippo Coloring Pages to Print for Kids and Families

Joseph Kim

Last updated: Oct 30, 2026

Now that some time has passed, I understand how much that day meant to me. Surprisingly, I did not touch my phone once. Instead, I spent almost an hour beside the hippo enclosure. Furthermore, a baby hippo was nudging a leaf across the water, and I felt very relaxed. A moment later, the baby hippo sneezed and looked a bit surprised by itself. As a result, I have designed more than 50 free hippo coloring pages. Simple and cozy, they have helped me relax on busy days. Please begin with the cartoon pages, because even a small child can color them well.

Some pages set the background up for you too. Think grassy fields, little puddles, lakeside rocks, and birds flying overhead.

If you’re into printable animal coloring pages, this chubby bunch might end up being your new go to favorite.

Which hippo will you color first? Will you pick the one sniffing leaves in the grass, or the one staring up at the lake? The page opens in a new tab on its own. Also, both US Letter and A4 sizes are ready to print.

Table of Contents

Young hippo gazes up at raindrops hanging from broad leaves beside wildflowers

Resting baby hippo lies beneath a leafy tree while watching a bird on a branch

Baby hippo explores wet leaves and puddles across a grassy field after rain

Seated baby hippo watches three birds flying above a quiet riverbank

Curious young hippo reaches its muzzle toward low leaves beside a calm river

Three young hippos explore flowers, water, and birds in a hippo coloring page

Gardener hippo kneels beside a raised bed while pulling a large carrot from soil

Beekeeper hippo coloring page features a dressed hippo holding a honeycomb frame

Florist hippo coloring page shows a dressed hippo arranging tulips in a large vase

Two dressed hippos place gifts on a sled while standing together in falling snow

Wildflowers frame a hippo coloring page as an adult hippo gently smells a blossom

Adult hippo lowers its broad muzzle toward a large spiral shell beside the water

Adult hippo examines a tall termite mound with large openings on open grassland

Adult hippo and newborn calf inspect a large feather beside rippling river water

Hippo family rests near a dry waterhole as one adult lowers its muzzle to drink

Two adult hippos surround a newborn calf in a hippo coloring page at sunrise

Tall reeds surround an adult hippo in a hippo coloring page beside shallow water

Adult hippo stands in a rocky stream near a small waterfall and rounded boulders

Two hippos wade through a wetland while one lowers its muzzle toward marsh grass

Three hippos gather around a winding wetland pool with reeds and grassy banks

Baby Hippo Coloring Pages

Young hippo wading through shallow water and looking back beside a grassy riverbank

Running baby hippo coloring page with splashing feet and an open, happy mouth

Baby hippo lowers its broad muzzle toward lily pads while standing in calm water

Curious young hippo sits on a muddy bank watching a dragonfly hover nearby

Two dressed baby hippos explore a trail using a magnifying glass and folded map

Smiling character in a cute baby hippo coloring page looks through a telescope

Hippo Coloring Pages for Kids

Adult hippo yawning widely while standing in shallow water beside reeds

Smiling adult hippo steps from shallow water onto a sloping grassy riverbank

Hippo coloring page for kids with a large hippo walking through tall river reeds

Two adult hippos rest together on a quiet riverbank with relaxed expressions

Adult hippo drinking from shallow water in an easy hippo coloring page

Seated hippo gazes up at a large cloud with grass and simple stones nearby

Two hippos beside a bold letter H in an h is for hippo coloring page

Adult hippo stands in shallow water beside a large letter H and distant birds

Cute Hippo Coloring Pages

Resting hippo lies beneath a leafy tree while watching a small bird beside the water

Flowers frame a cute hippo coloring page with a hippo standing beside a winding stream

Artist hippo in a beret paints a mountain landscape beside an easel and art supplies

Potter hippo shapes a rounded clay vase on a wheel while wearing an apron and headband

Train conductor in a cute hippo coloring page holds a pocket watch beside a railcar

Two dressed hippos enjoy tea together with cups, a teapot, cookies, and a small flower

Christmas Hippo Coloring Pages

Resting hippo beside a decorated Christmas tree with wrapped gifts and pinecones

Adult hippo walks a snowy trail surrounded by falling snowflakes and festive pine trees

Curious hippo smells a pine wreath surrounded by holly leaves and scattered pinecones

Two hippos gather beside a christmas hippo coloring page scene with gifts and a tree

Hippo Coloring Pages for Adults

Resting adult hippo lies on a grassy riverbank beside calm water and scattered rocks

Two adult hippos forage among aquatic plants in a hippo coloring page for adults

One hippo drinks from a pond while another stands nearby on a grassy park bank

Realistic Hippo Coloring Pages

Underwater feeding scene in a realistic hippo coloring page with plants and bubbles

Rain-soaked hippo walks across wet grass beside a calm river and tall reeds

Adult hippo looks back over its broad body beside a river at sunset

Two adult hippos follow a muddy riverside trail marked with clear footprints

Are you wondering which page to pick next? Luckily, plenty of big animals are waiting for your crayons. To begin with, the rhino coloring pages are a good choice, because these gentle giants have thick skin and strong horns. Tall and sturdy, they have felt satisfying to color. The elephant coloring pages are also a wonderful choice. To make it more fun, you can time yourself for ten minutes, begin with the rhino, and see which one wins. In the majority of instances, though, the elephant will still be waiting for you on the following page when your allotted time runs out. This is why those who consider coloring to be a mere break certainly haven’t encountered elephants before.