Get ready to color a delightful scene with a cute hippopotamus enjoying a picnic! How would you decorate the checkered blanket and the picnic goodies?
Spark Your Creativity with These Ideas
Imagine what tasty foods are in the picnic basket. Draw some of your favorite snacks!
Add more animals to the picnic scene. Which furry friends would join the hippopotamus?
Join the Fun with This Activity
What games do you think the hippopotamus and its friends might play after they finish their picnic?
Discover an Interesting Hippo Fact
Did you know that hippos’ skin secretes a reddish-orange fluid often mistaken for blood? It actually works as a natural sunscreen to protect their skin!
Discover Fun Facts About Hippopotamuses
Hippopotamuses, often called hippos, love the water and spend most of their time submerged. In this coloring page, the hippopotamus is taking a break to enjoy a lovely picnic. They are one of the largest mammals and have powerful jaws!
The hippopotamus is chubby with short legs, big mouth, and tiny ears. It’s a herbivore, munching on grass and fruits. The checkered picnic blanket adds a fun touch to the scene.
Hippos are excellent swimmers and can hold their breath underwater for up to 5 minutes. Despite their size, they can run as fast as humans on land!
Take Action and Share Your Artwork!
Share your colorful hippopotamus picnic masterpiece with your friends or learn more about hippos’ habitat and behaviors!
