Free Donkey Kong coloring pages: 44 printable PDF designs featuring Nintendo’s famous barrel-throwing gorilla, along with Diddy Kong and fun jungle scenes. Each page can be downloaded as a PDF to print or colored online in the browser.
Donkey Kong is one of Nintendo’s oldest and most famous video game characters, first appearing all the way back in 1981 in the arcade game Donkey Kong, created by Shigeru Miyamoto. Since then, he has starred in his own series of games, most famously the Donkey Kong Country series, which began in 1994. Donkey Kong is a big, strong gorilla known for his red tie with the letters “DK,” his love of bananas, and his home in the jungle on Donkey Kong Island. He is often joined by his buddy Diddy Kong, a small monkey with a red cap and shirt. With his bold, friendly design and his fun jungle world, Donkey Kong is a great character to color. This large collection covers Donkey Kong in many poses and scenes, along with Diddy Kong and other favorites.
The collection is large, with 44 pages ranging from simple designs for younger children to detailed action scenes for older fans. Because Donkey Kong lives in a leafy jungle and has warm brown fur, these pages are a great place to use rich browns and fresh greens.
What Is Inside This Collection
The 44 pages cover many characters and scenes, so there is something for every Donkey Kong fan.
Classic Donkey Kong
Many pages feature Donkey Kong on his own, showing off his strength, throwing barrels, or munching bananas. These bold designs are the heart of the collection.
Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong
Several pages show Donkey Kong together with his buddy Diddy Kong. These team-up scenes are fun for fans who love the pair’s jungle adventures.
Action and Jungle Scenes
Some pages show Donkey Kong in action, driving a kart, swinging through the jungle, or racing. These dynamic scenes are exciting to color.
Cute and Simple Designs
Other pages feature cute, simple, or baby versions of Donkey Kong. These friendly designs are perfect for younger children just starting to color.
What Donkey Kong Coloring Pages Do
Fine motor development. The American Academy of Pediatrics identifies fine motor skill development as a core benefit of structured coloring for children ages 2 through 7. These pages support a range, with simpler designs for younger children and detailed action scenes for older ones.
Connecting to a favorite game. For fans of the Donkey Kong games, coloring these pages extends a favorite character into a creative, screen-free activity. It lets them enjoy the jungle hero away from the screen.
Anxiety reduction through focus. A 2005 study in the Art Therapy Journal documented measurable reductions in anxiety following structured coloring sessions. The bold, fun designs provide the kind of focused, absorbing coloring associated with the study’s calming findings, making them a relaxing activity.
Exploring jungle colors. Donkey Kong’s leafy jungle home is full of greens and browns. Coloring these scenes is a natural way for children to practice using many shades of green and brown together.
How to Color Donkey Kong Pages Well
- Donkey Kong’s fur: Color Donkey Kong in warm browns, using Crayola “Brown” for his body and a darker brown for his shorter face and chest fur.
- His red tie: Color his tie bright red, and leave the “DK” letters white or yellow so they stand out clearly, since this tie is his signature detail.
- His face and skin: Use a lighter tan or peachy brown for his face, hands, and feet, which contrasts with his darker fur.
- Diddy Kong: Color Diddy Kong in a lighter brown, with a red cap and a red shirt with yellow stars, to match his well-known look.
- Barrels: Color the wooden barrels in warm browns with darker bands, a classic Donkey Kong detail.
- Jungle backgrounds: Use lots of greens for leaves and vines, browns for tree trunks, and yellow for bananas to build a lively jungle scene.
5 Creative Craft Ideas With Donkey Kong Coloring Pages
1. Jungle Scene. Color Donkey Kong and add your own jungle background with palm trees, vines, and a stash of bananas to make a full adventure scene.
2. Character Standees. Color Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong, glue them to the card, cut them out, and fold a tab at the base so they stand up for play.
3. Barrel Game Tokens. Color and cut out characters and barrels, then use them as tokens for a homemade jungle board game.
4. Bookmark. Color a tall Donkey Kong design, cut it into a strip, glue it to a card, and laminate it to make a fun jungle bookmark.
5. Flipbook. Color several action pages of Donkey Kong jumping or swinging, then bind them together and flip through to see him move.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Donkey Kong coloring pages?
Donkey Kong coloring pages are printable designs featuring Nintendo’s famous gorilla, along with Diddy Kong and fun jungle scenes. They can be printed as PDFs or colored online in the browser.
Who created Donkey Kong?
Donkey Kong was created by Shigeru Miyamoto and first appeared in the 1981 arcade game Donkey Kong, published by Nintendo. He later starred in the Donkey Kong Country series, which began in 1994, and remains one of Nintendo’s most famous characters.
Who is Donkey Kong?
Donkey Kong is a big, strong gorilla who lives in the jungle on Donkey Kong Island. He is known for his red “DK” tie, his great strength, and his love of bananas. He stars in his own games and also appears in Mario games like Mario Kart.
Who is Diddy Kong?
Diddy Kong is Donkey Kong’s best friend and sidekick, a small, quick monkey who wears a red cap and a red shirt with yellow stars. He appears in many Donkey Kong games and is a favorite character to color alongside Donkey Kong.
What colors is Donkey Kong?
Donkey Kong has warm brown fur, a lighter tan face and hands, and a bright red tie with white or yellow “DK” letters. Coloring him in these classic colors keeps him instantly recognizable.
What other characters can I color?
Besides Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong, the wider Donkey Kong world includes Dixie Kong, Cranky Kong, and the villain King K. Rool. Donkey Kong also appears with Mario characters, since they share the same Nintendo game world.
Are Donkey Kong coloring pages suitable for young children?
Yes. The simple, bold designs and cute versions are easy for young children to color, while the detailed action and jungle scenes give older children and fans more of a challenge. The character appeals to a wide range of ages.
Are these Donkey Kong coloring pages free to print?
All pages are free to download as a PDF and print, or to color online in the browser. No account, email, or payment is required. Pages can be printed at home on standard paper for personal use.
Start Coloring
Download any page by clicking the design. No account, email, or payment is required. Pages print directly from the browser at full resolution or open in the online coloring tool for screen use. Share finished pages on Facebook or Pinterest with the share buttons at the top of each design page.
