34 Alligator Coloring Pages (Free PDF Printables)

Dive into some swampy fun with these free printable alligator coloring pages! Alligators, with their powerful jaws, scaly skin, and prehistoric charm, are fascinating creatures that kids and adults love to learn about and color. This collection of alligator coloring sheets includes everything from friendly cartoon alligators perfect for young kids to realistic designs for older kids and adults who want more detail.

These coloring pages are perfect for classrooms studying reptiles, fun at home, or anyone who enjoys animals and nature. With these printable PDF coloring pages, you can bring these impressive reptiles to life with creative colors and imaginative designs!

Fun Things to Do With Your Alligator Coloring Pages

Once you’ve finished coloring your alligator coloring sheets, the fun doesn’t stop there! Here are 15 creative ways to turn your alligator artwork into exciting crafts, decorations, and activities. These ideas are perfect for kids at home, in classrooms, or for anyone who loves reptiles!

1. Create an Alligator Wall Display

Turn your coloring pages into an alligator-themed mural! Color several alligators, cut them out, and glue them onto a large poster board. Add water, trees, lily pads, and cattails with construction paper to create a swampy habitat.

2. DIY Alligator Puppets

Make your alligators come to life as puppets! After coloring, cut out the alligator and glue it onto a popsicle stick or straw. Kids can use their puppets for storytelling, putting on a puppet show, or creating fun swamp adventures.

3. Alligator-Themed Bookmarks

Create fun alligator bookmarks to use during reading time. Cut a narrow strip from your colored alligator design and glue it onto sturdy cardstock. Punch a hole at the top and add a ribbon or yarn to complete your custom bookmark.

4. Build an Alligator Habitat Diorama

Make a 3D alligator swamp scene using a shoebox. Color and cut out an alligator, then glue it to folded cardboard so it stands up. Inside the box, add water (blue paper), grass, and trees using craft materials like tissue paper and construction paper.

5. Make a Pin the Tail on the Alligator Game

Create a fun party game based on “Pin the Tail on the Donkey!” Color and enlarge an alligator coloring page, but leave off the tail. Draw and cut out paper tails for players to pin in the correct spot while blindfolded.

6. Turn Your Alligator Into a Puzzle

Create a DIY alligator puzzle by gluing your finished coloring page onto cardboard. Draw puzzle shapes on the back and cut the pieces out. Mix them up and have fun piecing the alligator back together!

7. DIY Alligator Masks

Turn an alligator coloring sheet into a wearable mask. Choose a large alligator face design, color it, and cut it out. Add eye holes and attach a string or elastic band to make a fun alligator mask for pretend play.

8. Alligator Greeting Cards

Use your colored alligator pages to create handmade greeting cards. Cut out the alligator and glue it to the front of a folded piece of cardstock. Write fun messages like “Snappy Birthday!” or “You’re Gator-rific!” to share with friends and family.

9. Make a Swamp Mobile

Create a hanging swamp-themed mobile! Color and cut out alligator designs and attach them to strings. Hang the strings from a wooden hoop or stick, and add paper lily pads, frogs, or dragonflies for a complete swamp theme.

10. DIY Alligator Magnets

Turn your alligator designs into cute fridge magnets. Color and cut out small alligator shapes, then glue them onto magnetic sheets. Cut out the shapes and stick them to your fridge or any magnetic surface.

11. Alligator Stickers

Make your own alligator stickers! After coloring, cut out the alligators and attach them to adhesive-backed paper. Use the stickers to decorate notebooks, folders, or craft projects.

12. Alligator Storybook Craft

Turn your alligator coloring pages into a personalized storybook. Staple several colored pages together and write a sentence or story under each picture. For example, “This alligator loves to swim in the swamp” or “Watch out for the hungry alligator!”

13. Create Reusable Alligator Placemats

Laminate your colored alligator pages or cover them with clear contact paper to create fun and reusable placemats. These are perfect for mealtime or snack time and can be easily wiped clean.

14. Alligator Garland

Make a decorative alligator garland by coloring and cutting out several alligators. Punch holes at the top and string them together with yarn or ribbon. Hang the garland in a playroom, classroom, or for an animal-themed party.

15. Make Alligator Door Hangers

Create a fun alligator door hanger using your coloring pages. Color an alligator, cut it out, and glue it onto sturdy paper. Write a message like “Stay Out! Gator Zone!” or “Welcome to My Swamp!” and hang it on a bedroom door.

These free alligator coloring pages are perfect for kids and adults looking for a fun and creative activity. Whether you’re coloring for fun, crafting with your kids, or working on a school project, these printable PDF coloring sheets provide endless possibilities for art and imagination.

Click, download, and print your favorite alligator designs, and let your creativity snap into action! From DIY crafts to exciting games, these alligator coloring pages are a fantastic way to enjoy hours of creative fun. 🐊