Herbivorous Dinosaur Coloring Pages

This collection is all about the gentle giants of the dinosaur world. Every page shows a plant-eating dinosaur, from famous names like Brachiosaurus, Stegosaurus, Ankylosaurus, Iguanodon and Parasaurolophus to lesser-known species such as Dacentrurus, Polacanthus, Patagotitan and Dreadnoughtus. There are no predators and no hunting scenes, so these sheets are a calm choice for kids who love dinosaurs but not the sharp teeth.

The scenes are peaceful and often a little playful. A Brachiosaurus stretches up for a high leaf, a Stegosaurus discovers a pine cone, a Parasaurolophus wades through a puddle and a Protoceratops rests by a fallen log. Other pages add friendly props: a Brontosaurus with a basket of pears, a Dreadnoughtus with a basket of ferns, a Rhabdodon beside a giant cabbage, an Iguanodon wearing a big backpack and an Ankylosaurus flying a kite on a hill.

The drawings are medium difficulty for kids ages 6 to 10. Stegosaurus plates, Ankylosaurus armor, frills, horns and long necks create natural patterns to fill, while plants, rocks and water in the background add smaller areas. Coloring them trains fine motor control, pencil grip and patience, and it is an easy way to learn new dinosaur names.

Younger children can begin with pages where one dinosaur stands out against a simple background, like the Brachiosaurus under a cloud. Older kids will enjoy the busier scenes with baskets, crates and dense plants. These sheets fit nicely into a homeschool science lesson about what dinosaurs ate, or a quiet afternoon with a favorite dinosaur book.

Download any page for free and print it at home in black and white. The files are set up for A4; on US Letter paper, select "Fit to page." Everyday printer paper is fine for pencils and crayons, and a heavier sheet or cardstock is best for markers and paint.

Next, visit the other corners of the Dinosaurs section: Predatory Dinosaur Coloring Pages for T. rex and other hunters, and Flying and Sea Reptile Coloring Pages for pterosaurs and plesiosaurs.