Big-Eyed Lion with Fluffy Mane
A happy cartoon lion with a fluffy mane sits up, showing its curly tail and big round eyes.
Easy · 2–4Lion Coloring Pages for Kids
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Looking for lion coloring pages for your child or class? This collection holds 39 lion pictures. You will find a sleeping baby lion under a crescent moon, a lion riding a bicycle, and a lion wearing a doctor coat. Easy, Medium and Tricky levels help you pick a fit for your child's age.
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All 39 Lion Coloring Pages
Best for:
Sleeping Baby Lion
A lion cub with its eyes closed, napping on a fluffy cloud under a crescent moon and stars.
Medium · 5–7
Lion Resting Under Tree
A lion with eyes closed rests under a big, flat-topped tree beside grass and rocks.
Tricky · 8+
Sleeping Lion
A cute lion with closed eyes sleeps under a crescent moon, stars, and clouds at night.
Medium · 5–7
Lion Wearing Snorkel
A cartoon lion with a diving mask and snorkel floats underwater past seaweed and a smiling starfish.
Tricky · 8+
Lion Wearing Farmer Hat
A smiling lion in a hat sits next to a big pumpkin on the grass.
Medium · 5–7
Lion Watering Flower Garden
A cartoon lion waters two flowers with a watering can while the sun smiles overhead.
Medium · 5–7
Lion Walking to School
A smiling cartoon lion carries a pencil and backpack along a path toward a school building.
Tricky · 8+
Lion Walking
A smiling lion with a big mane walks across the grass under a sky with clouds and a sun.
Medium · 5–7
Lion Sitting in Sailboat
A smiling lion sits in a sailboat on the waves, with a sun and clouds in the sky.
Medium · 5–7
Lion Roaring
A lion with its mouth wide open in a loud roar, standing on a grassy hill under the sun.
Medium · 5–7
Lion Reading Storybook
A smiling cartoon lion reads a big open book outside beside a leafy tree.
Tricky · 8+
Lion Playing Acoustic Guitar
A smiling cartoon lion sits and plays a guitar, surrounded by music notes and stars.
Tricky · 8+
Lion Pirate
A cartoon lion in a pirate hat and eye patch stands beside a locked treasure chest near a palm tree.
Tricky · 8+
Lion Holding Watermelon
A smiling cartoon lion sits in the grass with a slice of watermelon under a sunny sky.
Tricky · 8+
Lion Holding Party Balloons Dacdedaa
A smiling lion sits on a grassy hill, clutching a bunch of balloons under stars and clouds.
Medium · 5–7
Lion Holding Birthday Cake
A smiling cartoon lion sits and holds a birthday cake with one candle, with balloons and stars nearby.
Medium · 5–7
Lion Drinking Water
A lion with a big mane bends down to drink from a river beside rocks, grass and a tree.
Tricky · 8+
Lion Detective
A smiling cartoon lion in a detective cap studies a paw print with a magnifying glass.
Medium · 5–7
Lion Cub Playing with Butterfly
A young lion cub sits in the grass and looks up at a butterfly flying nearby.
Easy · 2–4
Lion in Snow
A smiling cartoon lion wears a striped scarf while snowflakes fall around it.
Medium · 5–7
Lion Sitting in the Grass
A lion sitting upright in the grass, facing left, with a thick mane and a curled tail.
Medium · 5–7
Lion Sitting Under the Sun
A smiling cartoon lion sits on the grass under a sun and a cloud.
Medium · 5–7
Lion Sitting Under the Sun
A smiling cartoon lion sits on the grass under a sun and a cloud.
Medium · 5–7
Lion Painter with Easel
A cartoon lion in a beret paints a smiling sun and flower on an easel.
Tricky · 8+
Smiling Lion Sitting Proudly
A smiling cartoon lion with a big fluffy mane sits up tall with its tail curling behind it.
Easy · 2–4
Sitting Lion with Curly Tail
A smiling cartoon lion sits up tall with a fluffy mane and a curly tail.
Easy · 2–4
Lion Chef
A smiling cartoon lion cub in a chef hat and coat, sitting and holding a spoon.
Easy · 2–4
Lion Builder
A smiling cartoon lion in a hard hat and overalls holds a wrench and waves hello.
Easy · 2–4
Lion Astronaut Floating Near Moon
A smiling lion in a space helmet waves while floating past stars, ringed planets and a cratered moon.
Medium · 5–7
Lion Wearing Doctor Jacket
A smiling cartoon lion sitting in a doctor coat with a stethoscope around its neck.
Easy · 2–4
Lion Family
A male lion and a lioness rest on a hill while their sleeping cub cuddles between them.
Tricky · 8+
Little Lion Wearing a Crown
A smiling cartoon lion with a crown on its head sits on a patch of grass beside leafy plants.
Easy · 2–4
Cute Lion Superhero
A cartoon lion in a flowing cape stands with hands on hips, with stars and clouds around it.
Medium · 5–7Lions Doing Everyday Things
Many pictures show a lion doing a familiar task. One lion rides a bicycle past clouds and a sun. Another carries a pencil and backpack along a path toward a school building. A lion chef holds a spoon, and a lion builder in a hard hat holds a wrench and waves hello. Talk with your child about each job and the tools the lion needs.
If your child loves animals in everyday roles, these lion coloring pages make a good start.
Lions at Play
Several lions are busy having fun. One kicks a soccer ball on a grassy hill. Another sits in the grass and plays a guitar, with music notes and stars around it. A lion in a sailboat rides the waves under a sun and clouds. A smiling lion holds a slice of watermelon, and another clutches a bunch of balloons. Ask your child which activity they would pick for the lion.
Quiet and Sleepy Lions
Not every lion is busy. A sleeping baby lion naps on a fluffy cloud under a crescent moon and stars. Another lion with closed eyes rests under a big, flat-topped tree beside grass and rocks. The Lion Family picture shows a male lion and a lioness resting on a hill, with a sleeping cub cuddled between them. These calm scenes are good for talking about bedtime and quiet time.
Several pictures are set outdoors in nature:
- Lion Roaring shows a lion with its mouth wide open on a grassy hill.
- Lion Drinking Water shows a lion bending down to drink from a river.
- Lioness for Kids shows a lioness standing tall on a rock.
- Lion Sitting in the Grass shows a lion facing left, with a thick mane and curled tail.
Facts Children Can Learn from Lions
Lions are big cats, and many of them live in groups called prides. In a pride, lionesses do most of the hunting, while male lions are known for their thick manes. Most wild lions live in Africa. You can connect each picture to one of these facts, such as pointing to the mane on Lion Head.
If your child also enjoys other big cats, try the tiger coloring pages or the cat coloring pages.
Tips for Coloring Lions
- Start with the mane. Use two shades of orange or brown so the fur looks layered.
- Color the lion's body next, then add the eyes and nose last.
- For a busy scene like Lion Walking to School, color the lion first and the background later.
- Fill the grass and sky last, so the lion stands out.
Crayons, markers and colored pencils all work well for these scenes.
Questions Parents and Teachers Ask
Which lion pictures are easiest for a toddler?
The Easy pictures are made for ages 2 to 4. Good picks include Lion Head, Lion Cub Playing with Butterfly and Lion Chef. Each shows one lion with a simple background, so there is less to color. Your toddler can work on one picture at a time.
Can I download the whole set at once?
Yes. Each picture has its own PDF file, and this page has a Download all as one PDF button. That button gives you every picture in one file, so you do not need to save them one by one.
How do I choose the right level for my class?
Each picture is marked Easy for ages 2 to 4, Medium for ages 5 to 7, or Tricky for ages 8 and up. Check the label before you hand out pages. Mixed groups often work well when you offer a few levels to choose from.
Are there lion coloring pages with no costumes or props?
Yes. Lion Head, Lion Sitting in the Grass and Lioness for Kids show a lion without costumes or props. They focus on the animal itself, so they suit a lesson on what lions look like.
Can teachers use these pages for a lesson on lions?
Yes. You could start with Lion Family to talk about how a lion family stays together. Then hand out Lion Sitting in the Grass for a calm coloring time. Pick pictures that match the topic you are teaching.
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