Australia Day (on 26th January) is a great time to learn more about Australia, its culture, and its incredible wildlife. Australia is known around the rest of the world for its famous landmarks like the Sydney Opera House, the Australian flag, and the Great Barrier Reef, but for kids, the animals are often the most exciting part.
Australian native animals have evolved in unique ways, creating a rich biodiversity you won’t find anywhere else.
Coloring is a great way to combine creative expression with learning. These Australian animals coloring pages give kids of all ages a creative moment today while helping them discover fun facts about animals, habitats, and life in Australia.
From younger kids just learning to hold crayons to older kids who enjoy more realistic animals and details, these pages are designed to foster learning through imaginative fun.
Australian Animals Coloring Pages
This themed pack of free printable coloring pages includes a variety of cute animals and simple animals that are easy to color while still being engaging. These free activity sheets are perfect for first grade, 2nd grade, and beyond, and they also work well as part of a larger Australia unit or for Australia Day activities.
Each colouring sheet encourages fine motor skills, creativity, and confidence as kids choose their favorite color and bring each animal to life. They can be used with Crayola products, color swatches, or whatever art supplies you have on hand, making them a great way to enjoy creative moments at home or in the classroom.
Crocodile Coloring Page
The crocodile coloring page introduces kids to one of Australia’s most well-known animals. Crocodiles live in rivers and wetlands and are often found in northern parts of Australia. This page is a fun way to talk about natural habitat and how animals survive in different environments.
Wombat Coloring Page
Wombats are sturdy, ground-dwelling animals that live in burrows. This cute animals coloring page is great for younger kids and helps introduce the idea of underground homes and life beneath the surface. Wombats are a fun example of how animals adapt to their surroundings.
Platypus Coloring Page
The platypus is always a favorite because it looks so unusual. This coloring page pairs well with platypus life cycle worksheets and discussions about egg-laying mammals. Kids love learning how different animals grow and change.
Kangaroo Coloring Page
Kangaroos are one of the most popular Australian animals printables for kids. This page is perfect for talking about powerful legs, hopping, and how kangaroos move across open land. It’s a great addition to any Australia coloring sheets collection.
Koala Coloring Page
Koalas live in eucalyptus trees and spend much of their time resting and eating leaves. This coloring page works well alongside koala life cycle activities and lessons about tree habitats. Kids enjoy coloring the fluffy details while learning about what koalas need to survive.
Quokka Coloring Page
Quokkas are small, friendly-looking animals found mainly in Western Australia. This coloring page is a fun way to introduce kids to animals they may not have heard of before and explore how different animals live in different parts of Australia.
Dingo Coloring Page
The dingo is a wild dog that has lived in Australia for thousands of years. This page allows kids to color a realistic animal while learning about wild animals and how they fit into Australia’s ecosystems.
Echidna Coloring Page
Echidnas are another unique Australian native animal. Covered in spines and known for laying eggs, echidnas are fascinating for kids to learn about. This page works well with lessons on animal adaptations.
Emu Coloring Page
The emu is a large, flightless bird and an important part of Australian culture. Kids can color this tall bird while learning about flightless birds and how they differ from other bird species.
Flying Fox Coloring Page
Flying foxes are large bats that help pollinate plants and spread seeds. This coloring page is a great way to introduce the idea that even animals that seem unusual play an important role in nature.
Kookaburra Coloring Page
The kookaburra is a well-known Australian bird famous for its loud laughing call. This coloring page gives kids a chance to color a familiar bird while learning fun facts about where kookaburras live and what they eat. Found across eastern Australia and parts of southern Australia, kookaburras often perch in trees and open spaces, making them a great example of Australian native bird species.
Tasmanian Devil Coloring Page
The Tasmanian devil is one of Australia’s most recognizable animals and the largest carnivorous marsupial. This coloring page lets kids explore a realistic animal while learning about life in Tasmania and the importance of conservation. Tasmanian devils play an important role in the ecosystem and are a great topic for discussing endangered species and how humans can help protect wildlife.
These free coloring pages can be used on their own or alongside other creative resources, such as a map Australia coloring page, tutorials paper, or simple research worksheets. They’re also fun for winter creativity days when kids want something calm and creative.
Download the Australian Animals Coloring Pages PDF
You can download the full PDF file and print the pages you need. This set of free printable coloring pages is easy to use at home, in classrooms, or as part of themed lessons. Print one page or the whole pack for hours of colorin’ fun.
More Australia Activities for Kids
If your kids enjoyed these Australian animals coloring pages, there are lots of other fun Australia Day craft ideas and learning activities to explore. You can combine coloring with books about Indigenous Australians, Aboriginal art patterns, famous landmarks, and maps of Australia to build a deeper understanding of the country.
Sharing creative moments helps inspire fresh ideas for other families and teachers too. If this post was helpful, please consider sharing it so more kids can enjoy learning about Australia through art and creativity.
Anna Marikar, mum of four and seasoned blogger, has spent over a decade sharing her parenting journey and passion for kid-friendly crafts and free printables.
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