Donkey Coloring Pages
Donkey coloring pages with long-eared donkeys, small foals and quiet farm scenes. Easy outlines suit young kids, and detailed pages with fences, hay and harnesses suit older children.
Very simple donkey coloring pages ages 2-4
Easy donkey coloring pages ages 3-6
Medium donkey coloring pages ages 6-10
Detailed donkey coloring pages ages 10+ and adults
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Kids love the big ears and the loud hee-haw. Donkeys are strong and steady, and people have used them for thousands of years to carry loads. Most are gray or brown with a pale nose and belly, and many have a dark stripe down the back and across the shoulders. Donkeys also appear in Nativity scenes, so these pages can be used at Christmas.
Use a gray crayon lightly over the body, then press harder for the stripe along the back and the tips of the ears. Leave the muzzle and eye rings white or very pale.
Fun facts to share while you color
- A baby donkey is called a foal.
- Donkeys have long ears that help them hear well and stay cool.
- Donkeys make a loud sound called a bray, often written as hee-haw.
- Many donkeys have a dark stripe across their shoulders and down their back.
- People have used donkeys to carry heavy loads for thousands of years.
Ways to use these donkey pages
- Play a pin-the-tail game with a large colored donkey taped to the wall.
- Use a donkey page in a Nativity scene with a stable drawn around it.
- Compare a donkey and a horse: color both and talk about ears, tails and sounds.
- Tell a story about a donkey who carries something special to market, and let kids draw the load.
Questions parents and teachers ask
What color are real donkeys?
Most donkeys are gray or brown with a pale nose and belly. Some are black, white or spotted, and many have a dark stripe on the back.
How is a donkey different from a horse?
Donkeys are usually smaller with much longer ears, a tufted tail and a loud bray. They are also known for being calm and careful.
Can donkey pages be used for Christmas?
Yes. Donkeys are part of many Nativity scenes, so a donkey page works well for Christmas crafts and Sunday school.
