Ready for some monkey business? You have come to the right place. We have curated a fantastic collection of monkey coloring pages featuring everything from adorable babies to playful chimps swinging through the jungle.
These sheets are perfect for toddlers learning their animals or older kids who love a creative challenge. Whether you want a simple outline or a detailed jungle scene, we have you covered. Grab your crayons, download your favorites, and get ready for some wild fun.
Cute Baby Monkey
Jungle Monkey Adventure
Monkey Eating Banana
Capuchin Monkey Resting
Kawaii Monkey Friends
Baby Monkey Clinging
Monkey Jumping Joyfully
Squirrel Monkey on a Limb
Baboon Sitting Still
Monkey in a Leaf Pile
Easy Outline of a Monkey
Monkey Playing with Coconut
Two Monkeys Sharing Fruit
Monkey Climbing a Tree
Monkey with Oversized Ears
Monkey on a Sunny Day
Monkey Holding a Flower
Monkey in the Rain
Monkey Making Faces
Curious Monkey Peeking
Monkey and a Butterfly
Monkey With Big Eyes
Laughing Monkey
Monkey in a Hat
Monkey With a Backpack
Monkey Doing a Handstand
Monkey with a Puzzle
Monkey on a Branch Over Water
Monkey Hiding Behind Leaves
Monkey with a Balloon
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Activities to Do with Monkey Coloring Pages
Don’t let the fun stop once the coloring is done. You can repurpose these sheets into engaging crafts and educational games. Here are a few creative ideas to keep your little ones entertained.
Create a Monkey Mask
Turn one of the larger monkey face coloring pages into a wearable mask. Have your child color the face, then carefully cut it out. Cut out holes for the eyes and attach a popsicle stick to the bottom for a handheld mask, or punch holes on the sides and tie an elastic string to secure it.
Design a Jungle Diorama
Use an old shoe box to create a 3D jungle scene. Color and cut out several monkeys and jungle elements like trees or vines. Paste green construction paper inside the box for the background. You can then glue the cutouts onto the background or hang them from the top of the box using fishing line to make it look like they are swinging.
Pin the Tail on the Monkey
Print out a large monkey coloring page and color it in, but leave the tail blank or cut it off the image entirely. Create separate tail cutouts for the kids to color. Blindfold the players, spin them around, and see who can tape their paper tail closest to the correct spot on the monkey.
Popsicle Stick Puppets
This is great for storytelling. Color the monkeys and cut them out. Glue each monkey to a popsicle stick. Your children can now put on a jungle-themed puppet show behind the sofa or a cardboard box stage, inventing their own adventures for the characters.
Monkey Texture Art
Add a sensory element to your coloring time. Instead of just using crayons, let your kids glue brown yarn, faux fur, or brown felt onto the monkey’s body to give it a fuzzy texture. They can also use real dried leaves for the jungle background to make the artwork pop.
Write a Jungle Story
Encourage literacy by having your child pick their favorite colored page and write a short story about it. Ask them questions to get started: What is the monkey’s name? What are they eating? Who are their friends? Staple the story to the picture and hang it on the fridge.
FAQs
What Are the Best Colors for Monkey Coloring Pages?
While real monkeys are usually shades of brown, black, grey, or reddish-orange, there are no rules in art. Encourage your children to use their imagination. A purple monkey or a blue jungle is perfectly fine and adds a fun, creative twist to the activity.
Are These Coloring Pages Suitable for Toddlers?
Yes, we have a variety of difficulty levels. Look for the “Easy Outline” or “Kawaii Monkey” pages which feature thick lines and large spaces. These are perfect for toddlers and preschoolers who are still developing their fine motor skills.
Can I Use Paint Instead of Crayons?
Absolutely. Painting helps develop brush control. If you plan to use watercolors or poster paint, we recommend printing the pages on cardstock or heavier paper so the moisture doesn’t bleed through or wrinkle the sheet.
What Is the Difference Between a Monkey and an Ape?
This is a great educational topic to discuss while coloring. The easiest way to tell them apart is that most monkeys have tails, while apes (like chimps and gorillas) do not. Monkeys are also generally smaller than apes.
How Can I Download These Pages?
Simply scroll through the gallery above. When you find an image you like, click on the download link or button associated with that image. You can then save the file to your computer and print as many copies as you need.
Do Monkeys Only Eat Bananas?
While monkeys love bananas, they actually eat a wide variety of foods. In the wild, their diet consists of fruits, seeds, leaves, nuts, flowers, and sometimes insects. You can encourage your kids to draw different types of food on the coloring pages.
