Axolotl Coloring Pages
Axolotls are the smiling salamanders that never grow up, and they make some of the happiest coloring pages around. This set has 20 free printable axolotl coloring pages, each one a different scene. You will find an axolotl exploring a crystal cave, paddling a leaf canoe past a waterfall, drumming on a seashell kit, hosting a tea party with a turtle, and dozing off on a pillow at the end of the day.
Every page is drawn with bold, clean outlines and plenty of open space, so they work for younger kids with crayons as well as older kids and adults who want to add shading and patterns. The feathery gills, spotted skin and wide grin give you lots to play with, and no two pages share the same background.
How to print these axolotl coloring pages
Click the Download button under any picture to save it, then print it on standard letter paper. The pages are portrait and sized to fill the sheet. For the crispest lines, choose the highest print quality your printer offers and use plain white paper or light cardstock if you plan to use markers.
Coloring ideas
Real axolotls come in several colors. The classic pet axolotl is pale pink with bright red gills, wild ones are dark brown with gold speckles, and there are golden, white and even blue-gray varieties. Try a soft pink body with deep red gills for the classic look, or invent your own. Water scenes look great with two or three shades of blue layered from dark at the bottom to light at the top, and the bubbles can stay white so they pop.
Who these pages are for
The simpler scenes, like the axolotl on the sandy seabed or the sleepy axolotl on a pillow, suit preschoolers and early elementary kids. The busier scenes, such as the underwater castle, the birthday party and the treasure chest, have more small details for older kids, classroom activities and adults who like a relaxing coloring session. Teachers and parents are welcome to print as many copies as they need for personal or classroom use.
Frequently asked questions
Are these axolotl coloring pages free?
Yes. Every page on this site is free to download and print for personal, classroom, church or library use. Please do not resell the files or upload them elsewhere.
What size do the pages print at?
They are portrait images sized for standard US letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches) and also fit A4. Choose fit to page in your print dialog if your printer adds margins.
What colors are real axolotls?
Pet axolotls are usually pale pink or white with red gills. Wild axolotls are dark brown or black with gold flecks. Golden and gray varieties exist too, so any color you pick can be right.
Can I use these in my classroom?
Yes. Print as many copies as you need for your students. The only thing we ask is that the files stay on this site rather than being redistributed.
Are the pages suitable for toddlers?
The simpler scenes with one axolotl and a plain background are good for ages 3 and up. Scenes with lots of small details are better for ages 6 and up.