Crocodile Coloring Pages
Crocodile coloring pages show the big river reptile lurking in the water, sunning on a bank and guarding its hatchlings. Simple crocs suit toddlers, and detailed scales and teeth suit older kids.
Very simple crocodile coloring pages ages 2-4
Easy crocodile coloring pages ages 3-6
Medium crocodile coloring pages ages 6-10
Detailed crocodile coloring pages ages 10+ and adults
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Kids love the teeth, so count them together and talk about how a crocodile's bottom teeth still show when its mouth is closed. That is one way to tell it from an alligator. Real crocodiles are olive green, brown or gray-green with a lighter belly. A crocodile page fits a unit on reptiles, rivers or the letter C.
Bumpy scales look great when you place the paper on a rough surface, like a cutting board, and rub a crayon over the page. The texture shows through. Then go over the back with a darker green to make the ridges stand out.
Fun facts to share while you color
- Crocodiles are reptiles, and they hatch from eggs.
- Crocodiles have a narrower, more pointed snout than alligators.
- The saltwater crocodile is the largest living reptile.
- Crocodiles cannot chew, so they swallow food in large pieces.
- Ancient relatives of crocodiles lived at the same time as dinosaurs.
Ways to use these crocodile pages
- Make a crocodile clip puppet by gluing the top and bottom jaw to a clothespin.
- Count the teeth on the finished page and write the number on the crocodile's back.
- Color a crocodile and an alligator, then point out the different snout shapes.
- Make a counting game with a crocodile mouth that eats the bigger number.
Questions parents and teachers ask
What is the difference between a crocodile and an alligator?
Crocodiles have a narrower, V-shaped snout and their bottom teeth show when the mouth is closed. Alligators have a wider, U-shaped snout.
What color is a crocodile?
Most crocodiles are olive green, tan or gray-green with a pale yellow belly. Kids can use two greens to make the scales stand out.
Is a crocodile page too scary for young kids?
Choose the very simple pages or baby crocodile pictures, which look friendly. Toothy close-ups suit older kids.
