This collection has 23 free hippopotamus coloring pages: eight solo hippos in a river or jungle setting, eight parent-and-baby hippo scenes, five upright “chibi” hippo characters doing everyday activities, and two decorative pages that frame a hippo inside a circular mandala pattern. Every page is black and white on US Letter, downloads as a free PDF, and needs no signup.
The chibi character pages stand out from the rest of the set: instead of a realistic river animal, they show an upright hippo wearing a sunhat and glasses while reading a picture book, pedaling a bicycle with a scarf flying behind, driving a toy car, and holding a lollipop. They’re a fun contrast to the mostly realistic wide-mouthed hippos everywhere else in the collection.
What’s in this collection
Eight solo hippos, eight parent-and-baby scenes, five chibi character pages, and two decorative mandala-frame pages — 23 in total, in the grid below. Each has its own Download PDF and Print button, so you can take one page instead of the whole set.
Solo hippos
Eight pages show a single hippo in its river or jungle habitat — mouth open wide, wading in water, or standing among palm trees and reeds. Several catch the hippo’s signature wide-open yawn, which is the most detailed part of these pages to color.
Parent and baby hippo scenes
Eight pages pair an adult hippo with a baby, usually nose to nose or resting together by the water. These are a little more involved than the solo pages since you’re coloring two overlapping bodies plus a background.
Chibi hippo characters
Five pages give the hippo a human-like upright pose and an everyday activity: reading a book in a sunhat and glasses, biking with a scarf trailing behind, driving a toy car, and holding a lollipop. These are the most character-driven pages in the set.
Decorative pattern frames
Two pages set a hippo inside a circular mandala-style frame with wave or leaf patterns filling the border. These work well as a slower, more detailed coloring project once the main hippo shape is finished.
How to print these
Every page is US Letter (8.5 × 11 in), pure black and white, with the drawing inside the printable margin. Plain copy paper is fine; choose “Fit to page” if your printer asks. The two mandala-frame pages print best at a higher quality setting so the fine border patterns stay crisp.
FAQ
How many hippopotamus coloring pages are here?
23 free pages: 8 solo hippos, 8 parent-and-baby scenes, 5 chibi character pages, and 2 decorative mandala-frame pages.
Are any of the hippos dressed up or doing human activities?
Yes, five pages show an upright chibi hippo reading, biking, driving a toy car, or holding a lollipop, instead of a realistic river scene.
Is there a page with a hippo family together?
Yes, eight pages pair an adult hippo with a baby hippo.
Do I need a color printer?
No. Every page prints in black and white; the color comes from your crayons or pencils.
For more African river and jungle wildlife, the jungle coloring pages are a good match, and for another jungle regular, try the monkey coloring pages.