Emperor Penguin and Chick Coloring Page

This emperor penguin coloring page shows a tall, upright penguin with a long beak and a small, round chick tucked safely between its feet. The clean outlines make it a good medium-difficulty page for kids ages 6 to 10 who are ready to try shading and pattern work.

Coloring ideas

• Fill the penguin’s back and head with deep black or dark navy, and leave the belly and chest white.
• Add a soft yellow or orange patch on the chick’s head and a hint of orange on the penguin’s beak and feet.
• Use light blue or gray for the background to suggest icy water or snow.
• Try a simple pattern on the penguin’s chest, such as tiny dots or wavy lines, to show its feathers.
• Color the chick in warm cream or pale yellow so it stands out against the darker parent.

Quick fact and activity

Emperor penguins are the tallest penguin species, and the parents keep their chicks warm by tucking them on top of their feet and covering them with a fold of skin called a brood pouch. After coloring, ask your child to draw a small map of the Southern Ocean and mark where emperor penguins live. They can then add a few facts, such as how far the chicks travel to reach open water for their first meal.