22 Printable Animal Outline Templates
Bring the animal kingdom to life with our 22 printable animal outline templates from Mandy’s Printables, perfect for sparking your child’s creativity! These templates are designed with kids in mind—whether they love coloring, crafting, or exploring animals, there’s something for everyone. From the mighty lion to the curious monkey, these fun and easy-to-use templates are the perfect way to engage your little one in hours of imaginative play.
These aren’t just coloring sheets—they’re a chance to dive into the wild world of animals and create something truly special. Watch as your child brings these animals to life through their own unique artistic touch, discovering new textures, patterns, and colors along the way. Each template is crafted to inspire endless fun and learning, making it an ideal addition to any craft session or learning activity. At Mandy’s Printables, we’re all about providing creative resources that make learning and fun go hand-in-hand!
What’s Included in Our Printable Animal Outline Templates
Our collection of animal outline templates features 22 fun and simple animal drawings that are perfect for little hands and big imaginations. Each template is designed with clean, bold lines, making them ideal for coloring, crafting, and even learning. Here’s what you’ll find:
- Lion
- Tiger
- Elephant
- Zebra
- Monkey
- Rhino
- Kangaroo
- Fox
- Alligator
- Horse
- Bear
- Dog
- Cat
- Camel
- Squirrel
- Shark
- Meerkat
- Pig
- Chipmunk
- Cow
- Horsehair
These printable animal outlines are not only perfect for coloring but also ideal for creating masks, greeting cards, posters, and even scrapbooks. Each animal also offers a chance to teach your kids fun facts about the creatures they’re coloring, blending learning with creativity!
Fun Facts About Each Animal
While your little ones are busy coloring these animal outlines, share some fascinating facts about each one! These fun tidbits will help your child learn while they create:
- Zebra: Did you know no two zebras have the same stripes? Each zebra’s pattern is unique, just like human fingerprints!
- Tiger: Tigers are great swimmers and love to splash around in water—unlike most other cats.
- Squirrel: Squirrels can leap up to 10 feet in a single bound to escape predators or find food!
- Shark: Sharks have been around for more than 400 million years, even before the dinosaurs.
- Rhino: A rhino’s horn is made of keratin, the same material found in human hair and nails.
- Pig: Pigs are surprisingly clean animals—they designate one spot for a bathroom and avoid it!
- Monkey: Monkeys have opposable thumbs, just like humans, which helps them grab and hold things.
- Meerkat: Meerkats always stand guard—one keeps watch while the others dig or look for food.
- Lion: A lion’s roar can be heard up to 5 miles away—it’s the loudest of any big cat!
- Kangaroo: Did you know kangaroos can’t walk backward? They rely on their tails for balance while hopping!
- Horse: Horses have the largest eyes of any land mammal and can see nearly 360 degrees around them.
- Fox: Foxes have excellent hearing—they can hear a mouse squeak from over 100 feet away!
- Elephant: Elephant ears work like air conditioners—they help regulate their body temperature.
- Dog: Dogs have an extraordinary sense of smell, 100,000 times stronger than humans’.
- Cow: Cows can have best friends and become stressed when they’re separated.
- Chipmunk: Chipmunks store food in their cheek pouches, sometimes holding up to three times the size of their heads!
- Cat: A cat’s whiskers are so sensitive, they can detect even the smallest changes in air currents.
- Camel: A camel’s hump stores fat, not water, and helps them survive in the desert.
- Bear: Bears can run up to 35 miles per hour, faster than most people!
- Alligator: Alligators can live for over 65 years, and their bite is powerful enough to crush bones!
How to Download Your Printable Animal Templates
Downloading and printing your favorite animal outlines is quick and easy! Follow these simple steps:
- Choose Your Animal: Browse through our collection of 22 animal outlines and pick your favorite.
- Click on the Template: When you find the one you like, simply click on the image or the download link for that template.
- Open the PDF: The template will open in PDF format, ready to print or save.
- Print or Save: Once the PDF opens, you can print directly or save it to your computer for later use.
It’s that simple! Now your child can enjoy hours of fun coloring, crafting, and learning about their favorite animals.
Fun and Creative Uses for Printable Animal Outlines
These printable animal outlines aren’t just for coloring—they’re a jumping-off point for so many fun activities! Here are a few ideas to get started:
- Animal Masks: Turn these outlines into masks! Print, cut, and add string or elastic to create a fun animal mask for pretend play or a themed party.
- Educational Fun: Color the animals while learning fun facts about them—where they live, what they eat, and their unique traits. It’s a fun way to mix art with learning.
- Greeting Cards and Posters: Cut out and glue these animal templates onto cardstock to create DIY greeting cards, posters, or scrapbooks.
- Animal Puppets: Add craft sticks to the animal outlines and turn them into adorable animal puppets for a creative playtime session.
- Personalized Craft Projects: Add stickers, glitter, googly eyes, and other fun accessories to give each animal a personalized touch and make your craft even more exciting.
Explore More Outlines at MandysPrintables
If your kids are loving these printable animal outlines, you’ll be happy to know we offer many more fun templates to fuel their creativity! Check out these additional collections:
- Printable Sea Animal Outlines: Dive into the ocean with 12 sea creatures like dolphins, whales, and turtles—perfect for ocean-themed crafts or learning about marine life.
- Printable Blank Face Templates: Explore 10 different face templates for creating personalized characters—add hair, eyes, and accessories to bring each face to life!
These are just a few of the many exciting templates available at MandysPrintables. Whether your child loves animals, faces, or underwater creatures, we have a wide range of printable templates to inspire creativity and learning!