Little
Ages 3–5
Very thick lines and a few big areas. Easy for small hands.
Wildebeest Coloring Pages
The wildebeest is a big antelope of the African plains, easy to spot by its curved horns, shaggy beard and mane. Choose the page that matches your child's age: the little page (ages 3 to 5) has no background, a few big shapes and very thick outlines, the kids page (ages 6 to 8) has thick lines, and the detailed page (ages 9 to 12) brings finer lines and more areas to color. Print one, or tap the areas to color it on screen first.
Choose a level and printColor onlineHow to Draw a Wildebeest
Choose a level and print
The same drawing in three levels. Print it from the page or download a PDF.
Kids
Ages 6–8
Thick lines and a simple background to color.
Detailed
Ages 9–12
Finer lines, more areas and patterns for older children.
Color online
Choose a color, then tap an area of the picture to fill it. When you are happy, save it as an image or print it.
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Real colors to try
These are the natural colors of this animal. Use them, or pick your own.
- blue-grey coat
- dark grey-brown
- near-black mane and beard
- dry grass straw
- fresh grass green
- dusty earth
Wildebeest facts for kids
- Wildebeest are a kind of antelope, and they live on the grassy plains of Africa.
- They live in herds and spend much of the day grazing on grass.
- In the great migration, huge herds of wildebeest walk across the plains together, following the rains to find fresh grass and water.
- A wildebeest has curved horns, a shaggy beard under its chin and a mane along its neck.
- A newborn wildebeest calf can stand and walk soon after it is born, so it can follow the herd.
How to use this coloring page
- Little level: chunky crayons or thick markers are easy to hold. Start with the wide body, then move on to the head.
- Kids level: most wildebeest are grey-brown with a dark mane, beard and tail. Two or three colors are enough for a natural look.
- Detailed level: use a sharp pencil on the finer lines, press lightly at first, then add darker strokes to make the beard and mane look shaggy.
- At home or in class, print several copies and color each wildebeest a little differently, then display them side by side as a herd.
- Print at actual size (100%). Thicker paper helps if you color the big grey-brown body with markers.
Pip's idea
Give your wildebeest a moonlit coat: color the body in deep blues and purples and leave the horns pale yellow, as if they were glowing.
Questions and answers
- What is the wildebeest's great migration?
- Every year, huge herds of wildebeest travel across the African plains in search of fresh grass and water. It is a good story to tell before coloring, so children can picture the long walk this animal makes.
- What colors should I use for a wildebeest?
- Most wildebeest have a grey-brown coat with a dark mane, beard and tail, and dark horns. Grey, brown and black crayons give a natural look, but any colors are welcome too.
- Where should a three-year-old start with the wildebeest?
- With the little level, made for ages 3 to 5. Its very thick outlines and a few big shapes make it easy to fill the wide body without crossing the lines.
