Elephant Coloring Pages
The biggest animal on land also has some of the best shapes to color: fan ears, a curling trunk and skin full of wrinkles. These free elephant coloring pages include an African elephant on the savanna, an Asian elephant bathing in a river, a baby elephant holding its mother's tail and a herd at a waterhole. Pick an elephant color sheet from the Easy group for little kids, or try a pattern-filled design if you want detail.
Elephants under acacia trees on the savannaDetailed
Elephant covered in flowersDetailed
Elephant with mandala-style patternsDetailed
Realistic African bull elephantDetailed
Elephant herd at a waterholeDetailed
Forest elephant among jungle plantsMedium
Elephant walking at sunsetMedium
Two elephants touching trunksMedium
Elephant reaching into a tree with its trunkMedium
Elephant taking a dust bathMedium
Baby elephant holding its mother's tailMedium
Asian elephant bathing in a riverMedium
African elephant on the savannaMedium
Elephant with a bird on its backEasy
Baby elephant holding a flowerEasy
Elephant face with big earsEasy
Simple elephant from the sideEasy
Elephant spraying waterEasy
Elephant holding a balloonEasy
Baby elephant sitting downEasy
Elephants you can color
- African savanna elephant: the largest land animal, with huge ears shaped a bit like the map of Africa
- African forest elephant: smaller, with rounder ears and straighter tusks that point down
- Asian elephant: smaller ears, a domed head with two bumps and one finger at the tip of its trunk
- Baby elephant: a calf weighs around 200 pounds at birth and can walk within hours
- Elephant herd: a family of mothers, aunts and calves led by the oldest female
- Bathing elephant: sprays itself with water, then throws on dust or mud as sunscreen
- Patterned elephant: filled with flowers, paisley and swirls for detailed coloring
Trunk facts and tips for elephant coloring pages
An elephant's trunk is its nose and upper lip in one. It has no bones and tens of thousands of small muscles, which makes it strong enough to lift a log and gentle enough to pick up a peanut. Tusks are teeth that keep growing all through life. Elephants flap their ears to cool down, because the ears are full of blood vessels. A mother carries her calf for about 22 months before it is born, longer than any other land mammal.
Elephants are gray, but rarely plain gray. African elephants often look reddish or brown because of the soil they dust themselves with, and Asian elephants can have pink freckles on the ears and trunk. Start with a light gray layer, then draw the wrinkles with a darker gray pencil and smudge them a little. Tusks are ivory, which is a warm cream, not bright white. Crayons used on their side cover the large body fast and leave a rough texture that suits elephant skin.
Frequently asked questions
Are these elephant coloring pages free?
Yes. All elephant coloring pages are free to download and print for personal and classroom use.
How do I tell an African elephant from an Asian elephant?
Look at the ears and back. African elephants have very large ears and a back that dips in the middle. Asian elephants have smaller ears and a rounded back, and only some males have long tusks.
Do you have a simple elephant color sheet for toddlers?
Yes. The baby elephant sitting down, the elephant with a balloon and the elephant spraying water are Easy pages with thick outlines and no background.
Are there detailed elephant coloring pages for adults?
Yes. Look for the elephant with mandala-style patterns, the flower-covered elephant and the realistic African bull. Fine-tip markers and gel pens are a good match.