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Hippo at the Zoo Coloring Page
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Join Henry the hippo for a fun day at the zoo with this printable coloring page and reading story. Kids can color Henry as he splashes in his pool and enjoys a sunny afternoon.
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Reading activity
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Henry's Happy Day at the Zoo
Henry is a big, gray hippo. He lives at the city zoo.
He has a very large pool. The water is cool and blue.
Every morning, Henry wakes up. He wiggles his small ears.
He opens his mouth wide. It looks like a giant cave!
Henry loves to swim in the water. He goes up and down.
He likes to blow bubbles with his nose. Splash, splash, splash!
Children come to see Henry. They wave their hands at him.
Henry looks at the happy children. He wiggles his tail to say hello.
A zookeeper brings some lunch. Henry eats green grass and sweet fruit.
He chews and chews on the yummy food. It is very tasty.
He eats a big red apple. Crunch, crunch, crunch!
The sun is bright and warm. Henry feels a little bit sleepy now.
He walks to the edge of the pool. He finds a soft spot in the mud.
Henry closes his big eyes. He takes a long nap in the sun.
The zoo is a good place to live. Henry is a happy hippo today.
The birds sing songs in the trees. The zoo is quiet and calm.
Henry dreams of more tasty snacks. He is a very lucky hippo.
He will play in the water again soon. Tomorrow will be another fun day.
Glossary
- Giant: Something that is very, very big.
- Wiggle: To move quickly from side to side or up and down.
- Zookeeper: A person who takes care of animals in a zoo.
- Tasty: Something that tastes very good to eat.
- Calm: When everything is quiet, peaceful, and still.
Comprehension questions
What kind of animal is Henry?
What does Henry do with his ears when he wakes up?
What does Henry's mouth look like when he opens it wide?
How does Henry play in the water with his nose?
How does Henry say hello to the children who visit him?
What does the zookeeper bring Henry to eat for lunch?
What sound does Henry make when he eats a red apple?
Where does Henry go to take his nap?
Why does Henry start to feel sleepy after lunch?
What does Henry dream about while he sleeps in the sun?
Printables & worksheets
More ways to practice with this story — every sheet is built from the text itself, answer key included where it counts.
Get all 4 sheets as one workbook
One PDF with a cover, a contents page and every answer key at the back — color the page in, then keep going on paper.
vocabulary
Match the passage words to their meanings, then fill the missing words back into real sentences.
writing prompts
Two writing tasks that build on the passage, with plenty of lines to write on.
Educational Hippo Coloring and Reading Fun
This printable hippo coloring page is a fantastic resource for parents and teachers looking to combine art with literacy. Paired with the story "Henry's Happy Day at the Zoo," it helps lower elementary students build reading comprehension skills while engaging their creativity. The simple outlines and clear details make it perfect for young artists to stay within the lines.
Download this activity for a zoo-themed classroom lesson or as a quiet afternoon project at home. It includes a fictional passage about a hippo's life at the zoo, complete with sensory details and vocabulary words like "zookeeper" and "habitat." Using coloring pages with reading passages encourages children to visualize the story as they work.
Our free printable coloring pages are designed to be high-quality and easy to print. Simply download the file and let your little learners explore the world of zoo animals. This combination of a coloring sheet, reading comprehension questions, and a glossary makes learning about wildlife both fun and educational.