Monkeys at the Zoo Coloring Page

Bring the zoo to life with this fun coloring page featuring Max the monkey! This activity includes a short story to help young readers practice their skills while they color.

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Optional · Reading: Lower Elementary

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A Fun Day for Max

The sun shines on the monkey house. Max wakes up and stretches his arms.

He sees the blue sky above. He sees the green leaves on the trees.

"Come play, Max!" calls Pip. Pip is a very fast monkey.

Max jumps down from his bed of hay. He lands on the ground with a soft thud.

The two friends run to the big rocks. They like to play hide and seek.

Max hides under a large gray rock. He stays very still and quiet.

Pip looks high and Pip looks low. He cannot find Max anywhere.

Then Max lets out a little laugh. Pip hears him and finds the spot.

"I found you!" Pip says happily. They both giggle and jump up and down.

Now they want to climb the big wall. The wall has many bumps to hold onto.

Max is very good at climbing. He uses his hands and his feet.

He also uses his long tail to help. Max reaches the top and looks around.

He can see the tall giraffes nearby. He can see the big gray elephants too.

"Look at the people!" Max points. Children wave at the funny monkeys.

Max waves back with one hand. The children laugh and clap for him.

Suddenly, they hear a loud bell. That bell means it is lunch time.

Max and Pip race to the feeding area. They see Leo the zookeeper walking fast.

Leo carries a bag of fresh fruit. He has apples, grapes, and bananas.

Leo puts the fruit on the flat rocks. The monkeys gather around the food.

Max picks out a big yellow banana. It is his favorite thing to eat.

He sits on a branch to eat his lunch. He shares some grapes with his mom.

The fruit is sweet and cold. It makes Max feel very strong.

After lunch, the sun is very hot. All the monkeys want to take a nap.

Max finds a shady spot under a leaf. The leaf is as big as an umbrella.

He curls up into a small ball. The wind blows softly through the trees.

Max feels safe in his zoo home. He falls asleep with a happy heart.

Glossary
  • Thud: A dull sound made when a heavy object hits the ground.
  • Zookeeper: A person who takes care of animals in a zoo.
  • Gather: To come together in a group or place.
  • Branch: A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk.

Comprehension questions

  1. Where does Max wake up at the start of the story?

  2. Who is the fast monkey that asks Max to play?

  3. What game do Max and Pip play near the big rocks?

  4. Where exactly does Max hide during the game?

  5. How does Pip finally find where Max is hiding?

  6. What three things does Max use to help him climb the wall?

  7. Which two types of animals does Max see from the top of the wall?

  8. What sound tells the monkeys that it is time for lunch?

  9. What is Max's favorite thing to eat from the zookeeper's bag?

  10. What does Max use to stay in the shade during his nap?

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Free Printable Monkey Coloring Page for Kids

This printable monkey coloring page is a perfect addition to any zoo animal lesson plan. Designed for lower elementary students, the activity combines creative coloring with a focused reading passage titled 'A Fun Day for Max.' Children can explore the world of primates while developing their fine motor skills and reading comprehension in a fun, stress-free environment.

Whether you are a teacher looking for classroom materials or a parent seeking engaging at-home activities, our high-quality coloring pages are easy to download and print. The accompanying story includes a glossary and simple comprehension questions to help children understand the life of zoo animals. Start your zoo adventure today with this free educational resource and printable download.