Free Alphabet Animals Coloring Pages for Kids

Alphabet animals coloring pages have been a quiet staple in our rotation, easy to set out, surprisingly effective, and always well-received.

Some days it was just coloring, other days we’d trace letters or talk about the animal’s name and sound. It wasn’t flashy, but it worked.

If you’re looking for something low-prep that reinforces letter recognition while keeping kids engaged, these ABC color pages do the job without much fuss.

Z is for Zebra free printable worksheet with coloring and handwriting practice. Alphabet animal tracing page for early learners.

**This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and a participant in other affiliate programs, I earn a commission on qualifying purchases.**

Table of Contents

Learn the Alphabet with ABC Animal Coloring Pages

These animal-themed ABC sheets make letter learning more engaging by combining playful visuals with simple tracing activities.

These A to Z printables pair each letter with an animal illustration, encouraging kids to color, trace, and recognize letters in a way that feels playful, not like a lesson.

From an alligator for A to a zebra for Z, each page introduces a new creature, helping reinforce both letter recognition and vocabulary.

Each worksheet includes:

A bold uppercase letter to color
A matching animal illustration
A traceable lowercase word for handwriting practice

These free coloring pages support early literacy and fine motor development, all through an activity that feels like fun.

How to Use

These printables are easy to add into your routine at home or in the classroom:

Print the full set or individual letters
Offer crayons, markers, or pencils for decorating
Encourage kids to trace the animal name to reinforce writing and spelling
Use conversation starters like “Where do zebras live?” or “What sound does a lion make?” to add context

Great for quiet time, morning work, or themed learning, this set fits neatly into home learning or classroom prep.

Alphabet Animal Worksheets

These free alphabet animal coloring sheets feature 26 engaging worksheets, each highlighting a different animal from A to Z.

They’re a fun way for kids to connect letters with familiar (and sometimes new!) creatures while strengthening early literacy and motor skills.

Here’s what’s included:

“A is for Alligator” coloring worksheet from the Animals A to Z series, featuring a cartoon alligator colored in yellow and green. The activity includes a traceable word “alligator” at the bottom in dotted lines. Colorful markers in purple, orange, blue, and green are placed beside the page.

A is for alligator
B is for bear
C is for cat
D is for dog

The kids will also enjoy finding out what animal is hiding in our free animal color by number printable.

“E is for Elephant” coloring worksheet from the Animals A to Z series, featuring a cartoon elephant shaded in gray. The worksheet includes the instruction “Color the animal and trace the word” with the word “elephant” outlined in dotted letters for tracing. Several colorful markers lie beside the page.

E is for elephant
F is for fish
G is for giraffe
H is for horse

"J is for Jellyfish" coloring worksheet from the Animals A to Z series, featuring a smiling jellyfish with a blue bell and purple tentacles. The worksheet prompts kids to color the animal and trace the word “jellyfish,” which is written in dotted lines. Five colorful markers lie beside the worksheet.

I is for iguana
J is for jellyfish
K is for kangaroo
L is for lion
M is for monkey

"M is for Monkey" coloring worksheet from the Animals A to Z series, showing a cute cartoon monkey with a tan and brown body. Children are prompted to color the animal and trace the word “monkey,” which appears in dotted lines below. Five markers in earthy tones lie beside the page.

N is for newt
O is for ostrich
P is for pig
Q is for quail
R is for rabbit
S is for snake
T is for Turtle
U is for urchin

“R is for Rabbit” coloring worksheet from the Animals A to Z series, featuring two cute cartoon rabbits colored in gray with purple ears, noses, and tails. Below them is the word “rabbit” in dotted tracing font. Six colorful markers are placed to the right of the page.

You will also enjoy our zoo scavenger hunt printable for the next time you go on a field trip.

V is for vulture
W is for whale
X is for x-ray fish
Y is for yak
Z is for zebra

“Z is for Zebra” coloring worksheet from the Animals A to Z series, featuring a smiling cartoon zebra with black stripes partially colored in. The word “zebra” appears below in a dotted tracing font. Four colorful markers—pink, green, orange, and blue—are placed on the right side of the page.

Carry on learning with our free intelligent animals coloring sheets featuring: a pig, dolphin, chimpanzee, elephant, octopus, pigeon, dog, rat, and parrot.

More Free Alphabet Worksheets

Expand your child’s alphabet learning with a variety of free printable worksheets designed to make letter recognition engaging year-round.

These activities combine creativity with education, helping kids build early literacy skills in a fun, hands-on way.

Here are more alphabet-themed printables to explore:

Alphabet coloring pages – A creative way for kids to reinforce letter recognition while coloring fun illustrations.
Alphabet handprint art – Turn letters into adorable keepsakes with these interactive, hands-on crafts.
Valentine’s alphabet worksheets – Love-themed letter activities perfect for February learning.
Fall alphabet worksheets – Seasonal printables featuring autumn-themed images to keep kids engaged.
Free Halloween alphabet printables – Spooky and fun ABC activities to celebrate the season.
Christmas ABC worksheets for kindergarten – Festive alphabet learning with holiday-inspired letters and illustrations.

These printable alphabet worksheets make learning exciting for preschoolers, kindergarteners, and early learners. Print them out and add a little seasonal fun to your child’s educational journey!

WANT ALL OUR ALPHABET PRINTABLES IN ONE PLACE?

GET OUR ALPHABET BUNDLE!

Get Your Free Alphabet Animal Printables Here!

Ready to grab your free printable? Just pop your name and email into the form below, and it’s all yours!

If you don’t see the form below, click here to get the free animal alphabet worksheets.

Last Updated on 9 July 2025 by Clare Brown