Hello From the Hippo Pool

This friendly hippo pokes her big bumpy nose above the water and gives a long, slow blink. Her round ears stick out high, each curling like little hills on her head. Smooth water circles around her cheeks as she peeks up, calm and curious.

She has soft wrinkles along her forehead and tiny dots speckling her snout. Broad nostrils take in a sniff of air, while gentle ripples show the cool splashy world all around. Nearby, sunlight glints off her wet skin, making her look like she just finished a game of peekaboo in the river.

Fun Fact!

When a hippo submerges, it can see underwater thanks to a clear membrane that covers and protects its eyes.

Image Details

Coloring page of a hippopotamus with a large head poking above water, with ripples and detailed facial features, facing forward.


Coloring Tips

  1. 1 Use different browns or grays to blend around her cheeks and nose.
  2. 2 Add deep blue or green around the ripples to make the water pop.
  3. 3 Try a soft pink on the inside of her round ears.
  4. 4 Make the background a bright sunset or a cool blue sky.

Suggested Colors

Muddy Brown
Hippo Gray
River Blue
Blush Pink
Sunny Yellow

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