Lion Coloring Pages
Make free printable lion coloring pages from 12 pictures we drew ourselves: a lion with a mane sitting tall, a lioness, a lion cub with a ball, a roaring lion, a lion lying down, a lion walking, a lion pride, a big lion face, a lion with a patterned mane for older colorers, a lion mask to color and cut out, a lion resting under a tree, and an easy lion with big shapes for little ones. The lions are our own drawings, with no film or cartoon lions, brands or logos, so the pages suit any home or classroom. Print one big picture on a page, a grid of four or six small pictures, a savanna scene, a fold-in-half card, or a lion mandala with a new pattern at the press of a button. Blank manes to design prints 1, 2, 4 or 6 lion faces in an empty round mane per page, for children to draw their own mane; one face fills a 186 mm square on US Letter. Add a “Be Brave” and “Little Lion” poster in hollow letters, type a child’s name for a name page, or paste a class list to get the same picture for everyone with each name at the top. Choose simple, medium or detailed lines, never thinner than 0.5 mm. Download one multi-page PDF for US Letter or A4, a 300 DPI PNG of every page, or an SVG. No sign-up, no watermark.
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Runs in your browser with our own code; names and words never leave your device, and nothing is saved. Every picture is our own drawing, black lines on white, with no characters, brands or logos. The blank manes are a lion face in an empty round mane, for drawing your own mane pattern. The designs are our own drawings: you may use them and anything you make with them, including things you sell, with no credit needed. The lettering fonts keep their own open licenses.
How to make and print lion coloring pages
- Choose what to make: one big picture, several small pictures, the savanna scene, blank manes to design, the lettering poster, a name page, a class set, a card, a mandala, or a whole pack.
- Pick the picture, or tick the ones you want for a grid or pack.
- Choose the lines: simple for little ones, medium, or detailed for older children and adults.
- Add a title, change the poster words, type a name or paste your class list, and pick the lettering.
- Choose US Letter or A4 and download the PDF, or a PNG of every page.
- Print on plain paper at 100% (Actual size).
What you can use it for
- An Africa, savanna or big-cats topic in class
- Blank manes for children to design, then cut out for a display
- A lion-themed party or reading corner
- Class sets with each child’s name
- The patterned mane and mandalas for teens and adults
- A mask to color for dress-up or a play
The 12 lion pictures
| Picture | Shapes to color: simple | Medium | Detailed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lion with a mane | 17 | 31 | 57 |
| Lioness | 11 | 20 | 27 |
| Lion cub | 17 | 42 | 54 |
| Roaring lion | 10 | 20 | 46 |
| Lion lying down | 15 | 28 | 56 |
| Lion face | 10 | 16 | 39 |
| Lion pride | 43 | 84 | 124 |
| Lion with a patterned mane | 10 | 33 | 69 |
| Lion walking | 12 | 27 | 37 |
| Lion mask to color | 12 | 16 | 36 |
| Lion under a tree | 19 | 44 | 72 |
| Easy lion | 10 | 16 | 26 |
Shapes are the closed outlines the tool draws for each picture at each level, counted by the tool. Simple keeps the big shapes; Medium adds the inner mane, inner ears, brows, claws, teeth, leaves and the sun; Detailed adds mane locks, whisker dots, patterns, fur lines, birds and grass.
Lions we drew, and what we read
| Picture | How we drew it | What we read |
|---|---|---|
| Lion with a mane, lion walking | A male lion with a big mane round his face | Smithsonian’s National Zoo: adult males have shaggy manes |
| Lioness, lion cub | No mane | Smithsonian’s National Zoo: females raise the cubs and are the primary hunters |
| Lion pride | A lion, a lioness and a cub together | Smithsonian’s National Zoo: lions live in groups of related females, called prides |
| Roaring lion | A lion face with an open mouth | Smithsonian’s National Zoo: both males and females mark their territories by roaring |
| Lion under a tree, savanna scene | A lion resting on open grassland under a flat-topped tree | Smithsonian’s National Zoo: lions roam the savannas and grasslands of Africa |
The drawings are simple shapes for coloring, not field guides, and colors are up to you.
Blank manes to design
| Manes per page | Each fits (US Letter) | Each fits (A4) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 186 mm square | 181 mm square |
| 2 | 120 mm square | 129 mm square |
| 4 | 89 mm square | 86 mm square |
| 6 | 77 mm square | 83 mm square |
Sizes are for the page with No title chosen; a title at the top makes them a little smaller. Each blank mane is a lion face (ears, eyes, nose and muzzle) in an empty round mane, so the mane is up to you.
Simple to detailed lines
| Lines | Outlines | Small details | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple | 1.8 mm | 1.4 mm | Toddlers, chunky crayons, big markers |
| Medium | 1.1 mm | 0.8 mm | Most children, colored pencils |
| Detailed | 0.75 mm | 0.5 mm | Older children and adults, fine pens and pencils |
Line widths are measured at print size. The thinnest line on any page is 0.5 mm, so every shape stays open to color.
What you can make
| Page | What prints |
|---|---|
| One big picture | One picture filling the page, with an optional title at the top and an optional frame |
| Several small pictures | Four or six pictures on one page, each in its own box |
| Savanna scene | A lion lying under a flat-topped tree on the grass; Medium adds the sun and grass, Detailed adds birds and more grass |
| Blank manes to design | 1, 2, 4 or 6 lion faces in an empty mane |
| Lettering poster | Two lines of big hollow letters to color and three pictures; the words are yours to change |
| Name page | Words such as “Colored by” and a name in large hollow letters, with three pictures |
| Class set | The same picture for every child, each page with one child’s name at the top (up to 40 names) |
| Fold-in-half card | Picture and title on the front, a small picture on the back: 139.7 × 215.9 mm (5.5 × 8.5 in) from US Letter, 148.5 × 210 mm (A5) from A4 |
| Lion mandala | A symmetric pattern; every pattern number gives a new design |
| Whole pack | Your ticked pictures, one per page, plus the scene, the poster, three mandalas and a name page if you choose |
Titles you can choose: Brave Lion, Roar!, Little Lions, Lion Pride, Wild and Free, or your own words. Lettering styles: Fredoka, Baloo 2, Sniglet, Cherry Bomb One.
Printing tips
- Every page keeps a 12.7 mm (half inch) margin from the paper edge, on US Letter and A4.
- Plain paper is fine for crayons and pencils; use thicker paper or card for markers and paint.
- Print one page first and check it before printing a whole pack or class set.
- Choose Detailed lines only with fine pens or sharp pencils, and Simple lines with chunky crayons.
- Print the lion mask on card; cut along the outline and the eye shapes, then thread elastic through the two side holes.
More things to make
- More masks to cut out and wear: Mask Template.
- A crown for a lion’s party: Paper Crown Template.
- Turn a zoo photo into line art to color: Photo to Coloring Page.
- Patterns of every kind: Mandala Maker.
More free printables
Planning a lion party?
Masks, crowns and invitations to go with the coloring pages. Free tools that run in your browser, with no sign-up and no watermark.
See all free tools →Frequently asked questions
Are these lion coloring pages free?
Yes. Every page is free to make, download and print, with no sign-up and no watermark. All the pictures are our own drawings.
Are these lions from a film?
No. Every lion is our own drawing, with no character’s look, name or costume. Children can give each lion a name of their own.
Why does the lioness have no mane?
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo says adult male lions have shaggy manes, so we drew the mane on the male lions only; the lioness and the cub have none.
Can children design their own lion mane?
Yes. Choose Blank manes to design and pick 1, 2, 4 or 6 per page. Each is a lion face in a plain round mane, ready for curls, zigzags or patterns. With no title, one face fills a 186 mm square on US Letter; six fill 77 mm squares.
Can the lion mask be worn?
It is a picture to color and cut out, with two eye shapes and a small hole on each side for elastic. Print it on card for a sturdier mask; for more mask shapes, use the Mask Template.
Which lion pages suit toddlers and preschoolers?
Choose Simple lines: big shapes with thick outlines. The lion face and the easy lion have the fewest shapes, as the table shows.
Can I make a page for every child in my class?
Yes. Choose Class set, pick a picture and paste the names, one per line, up to 40. Each child gets the same picture with their own name in hollow letters at the top, all in one PDF.
Are there lion coloring pages for adults?
Yes. Choose Lion mandala with Detailed lines: each pattern number gives a different symmetric design. Choose 16 repeats for the most intricate pattern.
Can I use the pages for things I sell?
Yes. The designs are our own drawings, so you may use the pages and what you make with them, including things you sell, without giving credit.
How do I print the coloring pages?
Download the PDF and print it on plain paper. Choose 100% or Actual size to keep the margins and sizes as drawn; Fit to page also works if your printer cuts off the edges.
Is anything uploaded?
No. Everything runs in your browser. Names and words are not sent anywhere, and nothing is saved when you close the page.