Triceratops Coloring Page (Free Printable PDFs)

In this collection you’ll find the three-horned triceratops running across open plains, letting out mighty roars, munching on leafy greens, and set in various natural habitats.

There are cute, cartoon-styled triceratops drawings for little ones as well as realistic illustrations for serious enthusiasts.

You’ll even discover the lesser-known torosaurus along with insightful anatomy pages showing the triceratops’ skeletal structure.

Cute Triceratops Coloring Pages

Our simple section is packed with cute, cartoon-style triceratops buddies that are perfect for little kids and preschoolers!

Realistic Triceratops Coloring Pages

We illustrated realistic triceratops designs for older kids and adults.

Filling in the elaborate prehistoric scenes provides a rewarding experience while helping reduce stress. We crafted every nuance to deliver a challenging yet enjoyable coloring adventure.

Triceratops Colors

Greens, browns, and grays are great for a realistic triceratops. For accents, use reds, blues, and blacks.

Triceratops come alive in vibrant colors too! Let your imagination roam.

How to Color a Triceratops in Detail

A. Layering Colors: Start with a green base coat for the body. Layer darker greens and browns for shading and details. Add black for outlines and scale patterns.

B. Textured Effects: Use a dotting technique with the pencil tip to create a bumpy, scaly texture across the body and legs.

Triceratops has a cool crown of horns, but have you seen the plates on Stegosaurus’ back? Grab your crayons and discover which dino wore it best!

Invite Creativity Challenge: Prehistoric Scene

Create a natural prehistoric environment by coloring lush greens for plants and earthy tan tones for rocks and dirt surrounding your triceratops.

This landscape scene develops skills in illustrating diverse natural elements and textures. It encourages thoughtful color choices for an immersive ecosystem.

5 DIY Triceratops Crafts

Get ready for some roarin’ good times with these triceratops crafts!

Triceratops Crown

Supplies:

• Triceratops coloring page printout
• Colored pencils, markers or crayons
• Scissors
• Headband or strip of cardstock/construction paper
• Glue or tape

Instructions:

1. Color your triceratops design vibrantly.
2. Cut out the triceratops head carefully.
3. Glue or tape the colored triceratops head onto the headband or paper strip.
4. Optional: Cut out the triceratops horns and attach them to the crown.
5. Let dry fully before wearing your triceratops crown!

Triceratops Feet Print Craft

What You’ll Need:

• Triceratops foot coloring page
• Brown, green and yellow markers/colored pencils
• Scissors
• Construction paper or cardstock
• Glue or tape

Here’s How:

1. Color the triceratops foot in natural colors.
2. Cut out the foot shape carefully.
3. Take your construction paper/cardstock and draw several circles.
4. Glue or tape the triceratops foot shape into the circles to look like footprints!
5. Let dry and display your prehistoric triceratops tracks.

Triceratops Planter Box

Gather These:

• Triceratops coloring page
• Scissors
• Empty milk carton or juice carton
• Glue or tape
• Potting soil and seeds/small plant (optional)

Steps:

1. Color your triceratops brightly.
2. Cut out the triceratops shape carefully.
3. Clean and open up one side of your milk/juice carton.
4. Glue or tape the colored triceratops cutout to the front of the carton.
5. Optional: Fill with potting soil and plant some seeds or a small plant!
6. Your fun triceratops planter box is ready for display.

Triceratops Hand Puppet

Supplies Needed:

• Colored triceratops page printout
• Scissors
• Paper bag or cardstock for puppet base
• Glue or tape
• Googly eyes or markers (optional)

Let’s Create It!

1. Color your triceratops design vibrantly.
2. Cut out the triceratops shape, leaving an extra inch at the bottom.
3. Use paper bag or cardstock to create a hand puppet base.
4. Glue or tape the triceratops cutout to the puppet base.
5. Once dry, add googly eyes or draw a face!
6. Now use your new triceratops hand puppet for playtime adventures!

Triceratops Dinosaur Bones

You’ll Need:

• Triceratops skeleton coloring page
• White computer/printer paper
• Scissors
• Glue or tape
• Brown and black markers or crayons

Instructions:

1. Print the triceratops skeleton outline onto computer/printer paper.
2. Carefully cut out the different skeleton bone pieces.
3. Use brown and black markers or crayons to color the bones.
4. Once colored, glue or tape the bones together to create a 3D triceratops skeleton model!
5. Display your dinosaur bone creation with your other dino-themed crafts.