Sketched across the page, Kangaroo Coloring Pages bring a dusty outback scene right to the table. The pouch is waiting to be filled in, the ears are perked up, and those powerful back legs look ready to leap.
One or two of these fit easily between after-school snacks and dinner. Kids who love animals tend to come back to these again and again.
Did you know? Kangaroos are the only large animals that use hopping as their main way of getting around — and they cannot hop backward.
What Makes Kangaroo Coloring Pages a Go-To Choice for Animal Fans
Kangaroo Coloring Pages sit in a fun middle ground — familiar enough for young kids to recognize, detailed enough to keep older ones engaged.
The joey tucked inside the pouch is a favorite detail. It shows up in a simple line drawing that even smaller hands can trace around without frustration.
One kangaroo stands tall against a flat horizon. Another crouches low beside a rocky ledge. The black-and-white outline keeps everything clean and ready for whatever tool a kid picks up first.
What’s on the Page
- A kangaroo mid-hop with back legs fully extended
- A kangaroo standing upright with ears angled forward
- A joey peeking from inside a pouch, only the head visible
- A kangaroo crouching beside a dry bush with tail flat on the ground
- A close-up of a kangaroo face with rounded snout and alert eyes
Do the pages include a joey inside the pouch?
Yes, several outlines show a joey tucked inside the mother’s pouch.
Are the lines thick enough for younger kids to stay inside?
Most outlines use bold strokes, making them easy for small hands to follow.
Which pose shows the kangaroo’s tail most clearly?
The crouching pose stretches the tail flat along the ground in full view.
Grabbing a ready-to-print sheet and sitting down with it on a quiet afternoon feels low-effort in the best way. No prep. No mess before the coloring even starts.
Kangaroo Coloring Pages work well whether a kid reaches for thick crayons or wants to try fine-tipped markers along the ear edges. The outlines hold up either way, and the scenes have just enough going on to feel like a real moment — not just a shape on paper.
Creative Tip: Use a crayon to fill in the wide body first, then switch to colored pencils for the pouch and face. Try gel pens along the outline edges for a bold finishing line. Markers work well on the rocky background details.
How to Print
Scroll down the page to find your favorite kangaroo scene. Select the image, then click the orange PRINT button. That’s it — start coloring.
