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Monkey Coloring Pages

12 free printable pages · print at home or color online

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Monkeys are one of the most lovable animals to color — curious, cheeky, and always up to something. Our free monkey coloring pages feature the playful poses kids love best: a monkey swinging by its long curling tail, a chimp peeling a banana, a tiny baby clinging to its mom, and a troop bouncing through leafy jungle trees. As children color, they notice real details like grasping hands and feet, big expressive eyes, and the long tails many monkeys use to grip branches. They can learn that monkeys live in family groups called troops, that some swing through the rainforest while others live on grassy plains, and that chimps and gorillas are actually apes, not monkeys. The pages range from chunky, simple shapes for little hands to busier jungle scenes for older kids who want more to fill in.

🖨️ How-To Guide: Download & Print Your Monkey Coloring Pages

  1. Pick your monkeys: Scroll the collection and choose your favorite monkeys — grab a few for variety.
  2. Click the download button: Each page has a button right below it — one click saves the high-resolution printable to your device.
  3. Open the file: Open it in any standard PDF or image viewer — nothing to install.
  4. Print at home or school: Choose A4 or US Letter paper and turn on "fit to page" for clean scaling.
  5. Start coloring: Hand out the crayons, markers, or colored pencils and let the swinging begin!

🐵 Activity Ideas Using Monkey Coloring Pages

  • Build a Jungle Mural: Color several monkeys, cut them out, and glue them onto a big sheet with trees and vines to build one giant rainforest scene.
  • Monkey vs. Ape Sort: After coloring, talk about which animals are monkeys (with tails) and which are apes (chimps and gorillas) — a fun, hands-on science chat.
  • Jungle Birthday Station: Print a stack for a jungle- or safari-themed birthday and set up a coloring corner beside the banana snacks.
  • Make Monkey Masks: Color a close-up monkey face, cut it out, and add a stick or string so kids can wear their own monkey mask.
  • Count the Bananas: On busy jungle pages, have younger kids count and color the bananas, leaves, or monkeys — a sneaky bit of early math.

📝 Printable Tips for the Best Coloring Experience

  • Use heavier paper (32 lb. or cardstock) for bold monkey outlines with no bleed-through.
  • Browns, tans, and grays look natural for monkeys — but encourage wild colors too; rainbow monkeys are welcome!
  • Color the body first then go back for the face, fingers, and toes so small details stay neat.
  • Print a few copies so kids can try the same monkey in different color schemes.
  • Save favorites in a folder to build a personal jungle-animal coloring book over time.

Frequently asked questions

What ages are these monkey coloring pages for?
They work for ages 2 to 12. Toddlers and preschoolers love the simple, chunky monkeys, while older kids enjoy the more detailed jungle scenes.
Are the monkey coloring pages free?
Yes — every monkey coloring page on Scribbloo is free to download and print, with no sign-up required.
Which monkeys are in this collection?
Favorites like a swinging monkey, a banana-eating chimp, a baby monkey, a howler monkey, a spider monkey, a capuchin, and a whole jungle troop, plus a close-up monkey face.
How do I print the coloring pages?
Click the download button under any monkey, open the file, and print on A4 or US Letter paper. Use your printer's "fit to page" setting for the best results.
Can I use these in a classroom or daycare?
Absolutely. They're great for rainforest and jungle-animal units and indoor activity time — teachers and caregivers are welcome to print as many copies as they need.
What colors should monkeys be?
However you like! Browns, tans, and grays are the most natural, but there are no wrong choices — bright and imaginative monkeys are just as fun.
Do you have easy monkeys for toddlers?
Yes. Several pages use big, simple shapes with thick outlines that are easy for little hands to color inside.
Are chimps and gorillas monkeys?
Not quite — chimps and gorillas are apes, which have no tails, while most monkeys do. Coloring them side by side is a fun way to spot the difference.