Free Giganotosaurus Coloring Pages: 22 printable PDF designs of a record-sized meat-eating dinosaur from Argentina, shown walking, running, roaring, and squaring off against a Therizinosaurus. A dot-to-dot sheet and a simple smiling version make easy starters. All pages are free to print or color online.
Giganotosaurus means “giant southern lizard.” Amateur fossil hunter Rubén D. Carolini found the first major skeleton in 1993 in Patagonia, Argentina, and scientists named the species Giganotosaurus carolinii after him in 1995. It lived in the Late Cretaceous, roughly 100 to 97 million years ago, and grew to about 12 to 13 meters long with a weight of 7 to 8 tons. That puts it in the same size class as Tyrannosaurus rex, although the two never met, since T. rex lived tens of millions of years later in North America. Movie fans also know it as the fearsome giant from Jurassic World Dominion in 2022.
The simple and dot-to-dot pages have bold outlines that preschoolers can handle. Action poses with open jaws, rows of teeth, and textured skin suit older kids who like detail.
What’s Inside This Collection
Action poses, a dinosaur face-off, easy starter pages, and printable portraits fill the 22 designs.
Action Poses
Four pages show Giganotosaurus walking, running, roaring, and looking angry. Because nobody knows the dinosaur’s real colors, try a dusty Sandy Brown body with darker Raw Umber stripes along the back and a pale Tan belly.
Giganotosaurus and Therizinosaurus
One scene puts the predator face-to-face with the long-clawed Therizinosaurus. Give the Therizinosaurus feathery Olive and Gray tones so the two dinosaurs contrast clearly.
Easy Starter Pages
A simple Giganotosaurus, a cheerful smiling dinosaur, and a dot-to-dot puzzle are ideal for younger children. Let kids connect the dots first, then fill the shape with a single bright color.
Printable Portraits
Fourteen general sheets show the dinosaur in standing, side-view, and close-up poses, including two labeled pages titled “Laura Giganotosaurus” and “Giganotosaurus from Dinosaur.” Experiment with different skin patterns, such as spots, bands, or speckles, on each one.
What Giganotosaurus Coloring Pages Do
Bringing paleontology to life. Coloring a dinosaur that was dug up in Argentina only about 30 years ago shows kids that discoveries are still being made. It is a great starting point for talking about fossils and how scientists study them.
Building steady hands. Teeth, claws, and scales need short, careful strokes. Finger control of this kind grows fastest before age 7, a stage when American Academy of Pediatrics experts urge plenty of hands-on drawing.
A calm way to enjoy something fierce. Curry and Kasser showed in 2005, writing for Art Therapy, that patterned coloring eases worry better than freehand doodling. Even a roaring predator becomes a peaceful project once the crayons come out.
Practicing size and number skills. At about 12 meters long, Giganotosaurus was longer than a school bus. Kids can measure the hallway, compare lengths, and get a feel for how huge it really was.
How to Color Giganotosaurus Pages Well
- Earthy base: Start with Tan or Sandy Brown and layer darker Brown on the back and tail.
- Scaly skin: Dot the hide with small bumps using a sharp pencil, then lay color over them.
- Sharp teeth: Leave teeth paper White and shade the gums a soft Pink.
- Fierce eyes: Color the eye Yellow or Orange with a dark slit pupil.
- Prehistoric scenery: Add a Green fern forest and a hazy Orange sky behind the dinosaur.
- Strong shadows: Shade under the belly and tail to make the body look heavy and three-dimensional.
5 Creative Craft Ideas With Giganotosaurus Coloring Pages
1. Dinosaur Size Chart
Color a Giganotosaurus and a T. rex page, trim both predators, and set them next to each other along a lengthy paper strip. Mark each one’s length in meters underneath to compare the giants.
2. Fossil Dig Box
Color the roaring page, glue it inside a shoebox lid, and fill the box with sand and plastic bones. Kids can dig while the dinosaur watches from above.
3. Prehistoric Diorama
Color several action pages, trim around each dinosaur, and set them inside a box decorated with paper ferns and a painted volcano. Add small rocks to finish the scene.
4. Dot-to-Dot Challenge Card
Complete the dot-to-dot sheet, color the finished shape, and turn the sheet into a folded card. Add a fun dinosaur fact inside to share with a friend.
5. Argentina Map Poster
Color a Giganotosaurus portrait and glue it onto a printed map of South America near Patagonia: label where the fossils were found and the year of discovery.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Giganotosaurus coloring pages?
There are 22 free printable drawings of Giganotosaurus walking, running, roaring, facing a Therizinosaurus, and in simple, smiling, and dot-to-dot versions. Each one prints free at home or works with the online coloring tool.
When was Giganotosaurus discovered?
Rubén D. Carolini found the main skeleton in 1993 in Neuquén Province, Argentina. Scientists Rodolfo Coria and Leonardo Salgado named the species in 1995.
How big was Giganotosaurus?
It reached about 12 to 13 meters long and weighed around 7 to 8 tons, making it one of the largest meat-eating dinosaurs known.
Was Giganotosaurus bigger than T. rex?
The two were about the same length. Some estimates make Giganotosaurus slightly heavier, but scientists still debate the numbers because both are known from incomplete fossils.
When did Giganotosaurus live?
It lived during the Late Cretaceous period, about 100 to 97 million years ago, in what is now South America.
What did Giganotosaurus eat?
It was a carnivore with long, serrated teeth up to 20 centimeters. It likely hunted large plant-eating dinosaurs, possibly including young giant sauropods.
What age are Giganotosaurus coloring pages for?
The simple, smiling, and dot-to-dot pages are fine for three-year-olds, while the roaring and action poses are better for ages 6 and up.
Is Giganotosaurus in Jurassic World?
Yes. A Giganotosaurus appears as the main dinosaur threat in the 2022 film Jurassic World Dominion.
Start Coloring
Choose a roaring giant, a dot-to-dot puzzle, or the Therizinosaurus face-off from these 22 designs, and print the dinosaur free or shade its scales on screen, account not required. Young paleontologists can post their work to Facebook or Pinterest.
