Panda Coloring Pages
Make free printable panda coloring pages from 12 pictures of giant pandas we drew ourselves: a panda holding a bamboo stalk, a panda cub, a mother panda and cub, a big panda face, a panda climbing a tree, a panda sleeping on a branch, a kawaii panda with rosy cheeks, a panda playing with a ball, a panda eating bamboo, a panda waving hello, a round panda pattern, and a panda among bamboo stalks. The pandas are our own drawings, with no film, cartoon or toy pandas, 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 bamboo mountain scene, a fold-in-half card, or a panda mandala with a new pattern at the press of a button. Blank pandas to design prints 1, 2, 4 or 6 plain sitting pandas per page, with no eye patches, so children can draw their own; one panda fills a 186 mm square on US Letter. Add a “Panda Love” 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 pandas are plain outlines with no eye patches, for drawing your own. 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 panda coloring pages
- Choose what to make: one big picture, several small pictures, the bamboo mountain scene, blank pandas 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 animals, China or endangered-animals topic in class
- Panda-themed birthday party tables
- Blank pandas for children to give their own patches
- Class sets with each child’s name
- Cards to color and give
- Detailed pandas and mandalas for teens and adults
The 12 panda pictures
| Picture | Shapes to color: simple | Medium | Detailed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panda holding bamboo | 21 | 31 | 45 |
| Panda cub | 17 | 28 | 39 |
| Mother panda and cub | 34 | 48 | 66 |
| Panda face | 8 | 16 | 21 |
| Panda climbing a tree | 18 | 30 | 41 |
| Panda sleeping on a branch | 12 | 19 | 21 |
| Kawaii panda | 8 | 16 | 21 |
| Panda playing with a ball | 17 | 25 | 36 |
| Panda eating bamboo | 21 | 28 | 40 |
| Panda waving hello | 17 | 25 | 50 |
| Round panda pattern | 14 | 26 | 38 |
| Panda among bamboo stalks | 20 | 54 | 77 |
Shapes are the closed outlines the tool draws for each picture at each level, counted by the tool. Simple keeps the big shapes: head, ears, eye patches, eyes, nose, body, arms, paws, legs and feet; Medium adds the inner ears, muzzle, mouth, foot pads and bamboo rings; Detailed adds eye shine, toe pads and small extras.
Pandas we drew, and what we read
| Picture | How we drew it | What we read |
|---|---|---|
| Panda holding bamboo, panda eating bamboo | Bamboo held in both front paws | Smithsonian’s National Zoo: 70 to 100 pounds of bamboo each day; 10 to 16 hours a day foraging and eating; a pseudo thumb from an enlarged wrist bone |
| Panda cub, mother and cub | A rounder cub with a bigger head | Smithsonian’s National Zoo: a newborn cub weighs 3 to 5 ounces, about the size of a stick of butter |
| Bamboo mountain scene | Mountains behind the bamboo | Smithsonian’s National Zoo: a few mountain ranges in south central China |
| Every panda | Black ears, eye patches, arms and legs to color | Smithsonian’s National Zoo: no one conclusive theory as to why giant pandas are black and white |
| Panda climbing a tree, sleeping on a branch, playing with a ball | Our own drawings | Not a claim from a source |
The pandas are simple shapes for coloring, not a field guide, and the colors are up to you.
Blank pandas to design
| Pandas 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 panda is the head, ears, eyes, nose, body, arms, paws, legs and feet, with no eye patches, so the pattern 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 |
| Bamboo mountain scene | A panda holding bamboo; Medium adds a cub and more bamboo, Detailed adds mountains, a cloud and grass |
| Blank pandas to design | 1, 2, 4 or 6 plain panda outlines |
| 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 |
| Panda 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: Hello Panda, Panda Love, Little Panda, Bamboo Friends, Panda Hugs, 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.
- For a panda mask, print the panda face on card, cut round the outline and cut out the eyes.
More things to make
- A word search for an animals topic: Word Search Maker.
- A mask for a panda party: Mask Template.
- Turn a photo from a zoo visit into line art to color: Photo to Coloring Page.
- Patterns of every kind: Mandala Maker.
More free printables
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See all free tools →Frequently asked questions
Are these panda 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 pandas from a film or a cartoon?
No. Every panda is our own drawing of a giant panda, with no character’s look, name or costume. Children can name their panda themselves.
How much bamboo does a panda eat?
Smithsonian’s National Zoo says a giant panda needs from 70 to 100 pounds of bamboo each day, and spends 10 to 16 hours a day foraging and eating. Our panda eating bamboo holds a stalk with leaves up to its mouth.
How does a panda hold bamboo?
Smithsonian’s National Zoo says pandas hold bamboo with the help of a pseudo thumb, formed by an elongated and enlarged wrist bone. Our pandas hold their bamboo in both front paws.
How big is a newborn panda cub?
Smithsonian’s National Zoo says a newborn cub weighs 3 to 5 ounces and is about the size of a stick of butter. Our cub is drawn older and rounder, with a big head.
Where do giant pandas live, and why are they black and white?
Smithsonian’s National Zoo says giant pandas live in a few mountain ranges in south central China, in Sichuan, Shaanxi and Gansu provinces, and that there is no one conclusive theory as to why they are black and white. Our bamboo mountain scene has mountains behind the bamboo.
Which panda pages suit toddlers and preschoolers?
Choose Simple lines: big shapes with thick outlines. The panda face and the kawaii panda 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 panda coloring pages for adults?
Yes. Choose Panda 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.