Crocodile by a Lily Pad Coloring Page

About this page

Near the lower right corner lies a flat, round lily pad with a wedge cut into it and a few simple veins, while a young crocodile crouches at the left looking toward it. Its head faces right with a wide open smile and teeth along both jaws. Oval spots decorate the back and hip, spikes ride along the spine, and the tail rises in a thin curve at the upper left. Short banded lines mark the chest and the front paws rest on the ground. The pad is a clean shape that is quick to fill. There is no other scenery, which leaves lots of white space for water. A pleasant easy page for kids who like ponds and hopping animals.

In this picture

• crocodile
• lily pad
• pad veins
• oval spots
• back spikes
• raised tail
• teeth
• paws

Coloring ideas

• Color the lily pad a fresh green and keep the veins lighter
• Fill the oval spots on the back with a deep green
• Add pond water in blue around the pad
• Draw a small pink flower on top of the pad

Suggested palette

• pad green
• deep green
• pond blue
• pink
• yellow

Good for

• Pond life theme
• Frog and crocodile comparison
• Quiet nature activity

Coloring tips

• Start with the largest areas, then add detail.
• Test markers on spare paper to prevent bleed-through.
• Use lighter layers first when working with colored pencils.

Print guide

1. Choose the PDF that matches your paper size.
2. Print at 100% scale or “actual size”.
3. Use portrait orientation and normal print quality.