Gorillas are gentle giants that live in lush, green forests. With their big, friendly faces and strong arms, they love to munch on leaves and play with their families. Gorillas are smart, caring animals—making them a perfect friend to color and learn about!
Our gorilla coloring pages are designed especially for young explorers like you. Whether you’re coloring at home, in the classroom, or sharing with friends, these pages are packed with happy gorillas, leafy jungles, and plenty of smiles. Let’s grab our crayons and swing into a jungle adventure with this cheerful gorilla coloring bundle!
Our gorilla coloring pages bundle is filled with delightful scenes that capture the fun and gentle spirit of these amazing animals. Each sheet brings a different part of gorilla life to your coloring table—whether it’s a playful swing, a family cuddle, or a tasty snack in the jungle. Kids can explore, imagine, and create while learning all about their new gorilla friends. Get ready for hours of coloring fun and jungle adventures!
What other jungle snacks can you draw for the gorilla to eat?
How many gorillas are in the family? Try naming each one!
What colors would you use for the butterflies? Can you make your own patterns?
Can you draw more bananas for the baby gorilla?
The beloved character King Kong, first appearing in movies in 1933, is a giant gorilla who has captured the imagination of audiences for generations with his adventurous and often misunderstood nature.
In Disney’s animated film ‘Tarzan,’ Terk is a lively and protective gorilla who helps Tarzan grow up in the jungle, teaching him about family, friendship, and the value of being yourself.
The book ‘Gorillas in the Mist’ by Dian Fossey tells the true story of a scientist who dedicated her life to studying and protecting mountain gorillas, helping people around the world care more about these gentle giants.
In the classic children’s book ‘Good Night, Gorilla’ by Peggy Rathmann, a mischievous gorilla playfully lets animals out of the zoo, bringing smiles to children with its fun, wordless storytelling.
The movie ‘Mighty Joe Young’ features a giant but gentle gorilla who forms a special bond with a young woman, showing audiences the emotional connection and intelligence gorillas can have with humans.
Gorillas are the largest primates in the world, and they can weigh as much as an adult human or more! Male gorillas are sometimes called ‘silverbacks’ because of the shiny silver fur on their backs as they grow older. Despite their size, gorillas are gentle and love spending time with their family groups.
Gorillas live in groups called troops or bands, usually led by a strong silverback male. These families often include many females and their babies. The silverback is responsible for protecting everyone and finding tasty food in the jungle!
Gorillas are herbivores, meaning they eat only plants. Their favorite foods are leaves, stems, fruit, and sometimes even flowers. They spend a lot of their day munching on snacks and relaxing in the shade.
Did you know gorillas can communicate using over 20 different sounds? They grunt, hoot, and even laugh! They also use their faces and hands to show how they feel, just like we do.
Baby gorillas are very playful and curious, much like human children. They love to climb, swing, and play games with their siblings and friends. These playful activities help them learn important skills for life in the jungle.
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Let’s learn how to say the word ‘gorilla’! The word ‘gorilla’ has three syllables: go-ril-la. You can clap your hands as you say each part: ‘go’ (clap), ‘ril’ (clap), and ‘la’ (clap). The first sound is a hard ‘g’ like in ‘go’, followed by ‘o’ as in ‘go’, then ‘ril’ with a short ‘i’ like in ‘sit’. The last part ‘la’ sounds like the word ‘la’ in ‘lala’. Try saying it slowly and then a little faster: ‘go-ril-la’. Practice saying ‘gorilla’ with a big smile—maybe even thump your chest like a gorilla does! You can also practice writing the word ‘gorilla’ in big, colorful letters on your coloring page. Remember, the letter ‘g’ at the start makes a strong sound, and the double letter ‘l’ in the middle makes it fun to say. Learning how to say and spell ‘gorilla’ is a great way to build your reading and speaking skills while you color and play.
Coloring gorilla pages helps children develop their fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and creativity. As kids choose colors, stay inside the lines, and create their own jungle scenes, they build confidence and practice focus. Coloring also encourages relaxation, self-expression, and a love of learning about animals and nature.
Encourages decision‑making – Choosing colours and deciding how to use them promotes autonomy.
Builds patience and perseverance – Completing detailed colouring pages encourages sticking with tasks.
Provides an emotional outlet – Offers a safe, non‑verbal channel for feelings and frustrations.
Accessible and low‑cost learning tool – Colouring can be done anywhere with just paper and crayons.
Promotes relaxation and improved wellbeing – The repetitive act eases mental tension and physical fatigue.
Introduces early math concepts – Counting shapes and repeated patterns develops foundational skills.
Encourage children to create stories about their gorilla coloring pages. After coloring, ask them to give their gorilla a name and imagine a day in the jungle. Where does the gorilla go? Who are its friends? This activity builds language skills, creativity, and confidence in sharing stories.
Showcase children’s finished gorilla art on a classroom or home wall. Arrange the pages to make a jungle scene or display them with real leaves and vines made from construction paper. This turns coloring into a group project and gives children pride in their work.
Hide gorilla coloring pages around the room or garden, then give clues or riddles that lead kids to each page. When a page is found, children can color it and learn a new gorilla fact. This turns learning into an exciting adventure.
After coloring, children can pretend to be gorillas! Practice gentle chest thumping, swinging arms, or making gorilla sounds. Teachers and parents can lead simple roleplay games where kids act out daily gorilla life, learning about family, food, and jungle safety. This combines movement, imagination, and animal science.
Use the word ‘gorilla’ for phonics games. Have children trace, color, and cut out the letters in ‘gorilla.’ Mix them up and see if they can put the word back together. Practice saying each letter and the full word, clapping for each syllable. You can even hide letter cards around the room to make a letter scavenger hunt.
Introduce new words from the coloring pages, like ‘jungle,’ ‘silverback,’ ‘troop,’ or ‘herbivore.’ Use the colored pages as talking points and ask children to point to or act out each word. This helps build a stronger vocabulary while connecting words to real images.
Pair coloring with textured crafts—add pieces of green felt for leaves or cotton balls for clouds. Children can use different materials to bring their gorilla scenes to life, developing sensory awareness and creative thinking.
Count the gorillas, bananas, or trees on each page. Turn coloring into a simple math activity by asking, ‘How many bananas did you color yellow?’ or ‘Can you draw three more butterflies?’ This weaves math practice into art time.
By using gorilla coloring pages in these creative ways, parents and teachers support children’s development in areas like fine motor skills, letter and word recognition, listening, speaking, counting, and imaginative play. With just a few crayons and a little imagination, learning about gorillas becomes an exciting, multi-sensory adventure!