Dolphin Coloring Pages

Dolphins leaping through the waves, swimming with their calves, exploring shipwrecks and surfing at sunset, ready to color. Tap a picture to color it online, or print it for crayons and markers.

Toddlers get simple dolphins with bold outlines, school-age kids get full ocean scenes with reefs and islands, and teens and adults get two pattern-filled dolphin pages.

Fun facts about dolphins

Dolphins are mammals, not fish: they breathe air through a blowhole on top of their head and nurse their calves. Each bottlenose dolphin has its own signature whistle, which works a bit like a name.

Dolphins sleep with one half of the brain at a time so they can keep swimming and surface to breathe. Orcas, often called killer whales, are actually the largest members of the dolphin family.

Coloring tips for dolphins

Bottlenose dolphins are blue-gray on top with a pale gray or white belly; a soft gradient from dark to light makes them look smooth and shiny. Orcas are black with white patches.

Ocean scenes look great with layers of blue and teal, coral in pink, orange and purple, and yellow sand. For sunsets, try orange, pink and purple in the sky and darker water below. Online, fill the big water areas first.

Questions

Are these dolphin coloring pages free?
Yes. Every dolphin page is free to color online or print at home or school, and each comes with a US Letter PDF.
Which dolphin pages are best for young kids?
The simple pages, like the jumping dolphin, the smiling dolphin and the dolphin with a ball, have big shapes and bold lines.
Do you have an orca coloring page?
Yes. A friendly orca swims with a dolphin among icebergs; color it black and white with icy blue water.
Are there dolphin coloring pages for adults?
The dolphin mandala and the wave-pattern dolphin have large decorative sections for a calm, detailed session.

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