Hippo Coloring Pages

Our Hippo Coloring Pages collection is packed with adorable designs that bring out the playful and gentle nature of hippos. From a charming hippo in a festive Christmas hat surrounded by presents to a happy hippo enjoying a big slice of watermelon, each page offers a unique experience that colorists of all ages can enjoy. There’s even a delightful hippo splashing around in the rain, capturing the spirit of fun and adventure. And many more unique designs are waiting for you to discover and color your way! For each coloring page, we also provide coloring suggestions to help you bring these hippos to life with vibrant shades and creative details. Dive in and let your imagination run wild!

This cheerful scene captures a hippo enjoying a refreshing slice of watermelon. The hippo’s body can be shaded in a medium gray with some pink on the cheeks, inner ears, and belly for added cuteness. For the watermelon, use a rich, juicy red for the flesh, deep green for the outer rind, and a light green for the inner rind. Add some black for the seeds to make them pop against the red. A few water splashes and a puddle can be filled in with a light blue to create a fun, summery vibe. With hints of green grass surrounding the scene, this coloring page is perfect for kids to explore the colors of summer in our free printable hippo coloring pages collection.

In this festive scene from our collection of free printable hippo coloring pages, a joyful hippo celebrates the holidays with a Santa hat, scarf, and a pile of gifts. For the hippo, start with a cool gray body color, adding a hint of blush pink on the cheeks for coziness. The Santa hat can be classic red with a fluffy white trim, and the scarf can have alternating red and green stripes for a holiday theme. The gifts should be wrapped in bright, festive colors: consider a mix of red, green, blue, and yellow, each with a different pattern or bow. The snowy ground can be shaded with a light blue tint, and the pine trees in the background should be a deep green, creating a cozy winter wonderland. 

This playful hippo coloring page features a happy hippo enjoying a large ice cream cone on a sunny day, perfect for kids who love summer scenes. The hippo can be shaded in a gentle gray, with a touch of pink on the cheeks, inner ears, and belly for a cheerful look. For the ice cream, use a mix of flavors: a scoop in strawberry pink, one in chocolate brown, and perhaps a minty green scoop on top for extra color. The cone can be a light tan, while the beach setting around it is enhanced with tropical banana leaves in vibrant greens. The sun overhead should be colored in bright yellow, with a clear, light blue sky to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. This coloring page in the hippopotamus coloring pages collection brings out the joy of a sunny day filled with tasty treats.

In this charming scene from our free hippo coloring pages collection, a happy hippo relaxes in a river, surrounded by lush nature and bright sunshine. To make this scene come to life, start by coloring the hippo in a soft gray, with pink accents on the cheeks, inner ears, and small details to add warmth. The river water can be shaded in light blue, with darker blue highlights for the ripples and splashes. For the surrounding vegetation, use a variety of greens: bright green for the grass and bushes close by, and darker green for the trees in the background. The hills in the distance can be painted in earthy browns or olive tones, while the sky is a calming pale blue, and the sun shines brightly in yellow.

This peaceful scene from our hippo coloring pages collection shows a hippo standing in a serene natural setting with rocks and plants. For this scene, color the hippo in a neutral gray with subtle pink on the cheeks for warmth. The water can be a cool light blue with darker blue ripples for a realistic effect. The rocks scattered around can be various shades of gray and brown, while the plants can be a mix of greens to capture the lush, natural environment. The sky can be a soft, clear blue with fluffy white clouds, creating a calming atmosphere.

In this delightful addition to our hippo coloring pages collection, a cute hippo sits with a crown of leaves around its head, giving it an almost regal charm. To bring this scene to life, start by coloring the hippo in a soft gray, giving it a friendly and gentle appearance. Use light pink for the cheeks, inner ears, and tiny nostrils to add warmth to its expression. For the crown of leaves, alternate between vibrant green and forest green to create a natural look, with perhaps a few light green highlights for depth. A tiny puddle beneath the hippo can be colored in a pale blue, making it feel like it’s sitting in a refreshing, cozy spot. 

This charming illustration from our collection of printable hippo coloring pages shows a hippo enjoying a rainy day, with droplets falling all around. Start by using a darker gray for the hippo’s body to give it a cozy feel. Add light pink on the nose and inner ears for a touch of warmth. The rain can be shaded in different shades of blue, from soft pastel for lighter raindrops to deeper blue for larger drops, creating a relaxing atmosphere. The puddles on the ground can be a light, reflective blue, adding a playful, watery texture. Small patches of greenery around the hippo can be colored in varying shades of green to complete the rainy day scene.

This joyful hippo coloring page celebrates a special occasion, featuring a happy hippo holding balloons and a cupcake with candles. Start by coloring the hippo in a light gray with pink highlights on the cheeks and belly for a festive touch. The party hat can be bright red with white stripes, and each balloon can be a different color—try blue, yellow, and green for variety. The cupcake can have a chocolate brown base, pink frosting, and colorful candles in red, blue, and yellow. The birthday cake can be in layers of pastel pink and yellow with white frosting details, making this coloring picture a fun addition to any collection of hippopotamus coloring pages.

In this adorable hippo coloring page, a family of hippos splashes around in the water, surrounded by lush vegetation. Color the parent hippo in a medium gray and the baby hippos in lighter shades of gray to show their youthfulness. Add pink to their cheeks for a cute touch. The water can be shaded in various blues, from light to medium, to give depth to the ripples and splashes. The plants and trees in the background can be shaded with different greens, while the sky can be a light blue with fluffy clouds. 

Thank you for exploring our Printable Hippo Coloring Pages collection! We hope each design, from the ice-cream-loving hippo to the hippo family enjoying a swim, brings joy and inspiration to your coloring experience. With so many unique scenes, like hippos in nature or celebrating birthdays, there’s always something fun and new to color. We regularly update our collection, so be sure to check back for even more delightful hippo designs. Enjoy coloring and let your creativity flow!