Hugo the Hippopotamus By the Riverbank

Hugo the hippopotamus stands near a wiggly river, his round nose twitching in the warm air. His big belly almost brushes the ground, and his wide feet press into the soft grass. He gazes toward the water, ears perked, with a gentle and thoughtful look on his face.

A striped zebra pauses a few steps behind Hugo, its mane zig-zagging in the breeze. A tall giraffe munches leaves under a shady tree, while a smaller hippo snoozes quietly in the distance. Puffy clouds float above the open savanna, and tufts of grass pop up everywhere. The whole scene buzzes with quiet, happy animal life — just waiting for color.

Fun Fact!

A hippo's eyes, ears, and nostrils are located high on its head, so the hippo can see, hear, and breathe while most of its body is underwater.

Image Details

Coloring page of a large hippopotamus standing by a river in the grasslands, with a zebra, giraffe, trees, and clouds in the background.


Coloring Tips

  1. 1 Try a soft purple or gray for Hugo’s big tummy.
  2. 2 Add blue swirls to the river for sparkle.
  3. 3 Use two greens for the grass, light and dark, to make it pop.
  4. 4 Color the sky with bright blue and fluffy white patches for the clouds.

Suggested Colors

Hippo Grey
River Blue
Savanna Yellow
Grass Green
Zebra Black

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