Free Madagascar Coloring Pages: 62 printable PDF designs of Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe, and Gloria the hippo, along with King Julien, Maurice, Mort, the penguins, the chimps Mason and Phil, and the circus crew of Vitaly, Gia, and Stefano. All of them can be printed for crayons and markers or colored on a screen with no app to install.
DreamWorks Animation released Madagascar in 2005, directed by Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath, with Ben Stiller as Alex, Chris Rock as Marty, David Schwimmer as Melman, and Jada Pinkett Smith as Gloria. Four pampered animals from New York’s Central Park Zoo end up shipwrecked on the island of Madagascar, and two sequels follow them to Africa in 2008 and across Europe with a traveling circus in 2012.
The three films give this set a wide spread of scenery and costumes, from jungle parties led by a dancing lemur king to safari reunions and big-top circus acts. Each main character also has a distinctive body shape, which makes the four friends easy to tell apart even before any color goes on.
What’s Inside This Collection
Across 62 designs, the collection follows the zoo friends through all three movies, with the largest share of pages going to Alex and Marty.
Alex the Lion
Alex appears to be juggling, running, swinging, performing as a magician, holding a cane, and as a young cub. Give his fur a warm Goldenrod, then build his mane in layers of Raw Sienna and Burnt Sienna so it looks thick and full around his face.
Marty the Zebra
Marty’s pages show him dancing, surfing with dolphins, posing as a statue, and grinning on his own. Color only the black stripes and leave the white ones as bare paper, then add a Black mane on top for his classic look.
Gloria and Melman
Gloria the hippo and Melman the giraffe share pages with each other, with Alex, and with Moto Moto from the second film. Use a soft Gray with a hint of Lavender for Gloria’s body and pink inside her ears, while Melman gets a Yellow coat covered in Raw Umber patches.
King Julien, Maurice, and Mort
The lemurs from the island appear running, jumping, smiling, and wearing Julien’s leafy crown. Shade Julien’s body in Gray, ring his long tail in alternating Black and White, and make Mort’s oversized eyes a bright yellow-orange, so they stand out.
Penguins, Chimps, and African Characters
The penguins, the chimpanzees Mason and Phil, Alex’s parents Zuba and Florrie, the rival lion Makunga, and the feisty grandmother Nana fill several scenes. Keep the penguins crisp in Black and White with Orange beaks and feet, and give the chimps a warm Brown.
Circus Characters from Madagascar 3
Vitaly the tiger, leaping through a fire ring, Gia the jaguar, Stefano the sea lion, and animal control officer Captain Chantel DuBois come from Europe’s Most Wanted. Use Orange and Black for Vitaly’s stripes, Yellow with Brown spots for Gia, and bright Red and Yellow flames around the hoop.
What Madagascar Coloring Pages Do
Learning about real animals. Every main character is based on a real species, from lions and zebras to ring-tailed lemurs and an aye-aye. Coloring them opens easy conversations about where each animal actually lives and what it looks like in the wild.
Practicing stripes, spots, and patterns. In kids from 2 to 7, structured coloring builds fine motor skills, as the American Academy of Pediatrics stresses for early learners. Marty’s stripes, Melman’s patches, and Julien’s ringed tail make excellent pattern practice for steady hands.
Laughing and relaxing together. A 2005 Art Therapy Journal study reported that structured coloring brought participants’ anxiety levels down. The silly dance moves and goofy faces in these pages turn that calm into a cheerful family activity.
Celebrating friendship. Alex, Marty, Melman, and Gloria argue, get lost, and still stick together across three movies. Coloring the group scenes gives kids a natural way to talk about loyalty and helping friends.
How to Color Madagascar Pages Well
- Alex’s mane in layers: Start with Raw Sienna across the whole mane, then add Burnt Sienna in the curls and near the face. Two browns make the mane look fluffy instead of flat.
- Marty’s stripes: Use a sharp Black marker or a dark pencil and follow each stripe carefully, leaving the white areas untouched. Clean edges keep his pattern bold and recognizable.
- Melman’s patches: Fill each patch in Raw Umber or Brown, then color the spaces between them Yellow. Doing the patches first prevents yellow from smudging into the brown.
- Gloria’s skin: Lay down Gray lightly and add a little Lavender or Wisteria along her belly and cheeks. That slight purple tint matches her soft, friendly look on screen.
- Lemur details: For King Julien’s tail, count the rings and alternate Black and White evenly. A bright Green leaf crown completes his royal outfit.
- Settings: Add Jungle Green palms and Sky Blue water for island scenes, Tan grass for Africa, or Red and Gold stripes for a circus tent background.
5 Creative Craft Ideas with Madagascar Coloring Pages
1. Zoo-to-Wild Adventure Map
Print a group Madagascar coloring page with Alex, Marty, Melman, and Gloria. After coloring, glue it onto a large sheet of paper.
Draw a path from “Central Park Zoo” to “Wild Island Adventure.” Add ocean waves, palm trees, footprints, a jungle area, and a party spot for King Julien. This craft turns the coloring page into a funny travel map.
2. King Julien Dance Party Poster
Print a King Julien page and color it with bright jungle colors. Glue the finished page onto colorful cardstock.
Add music notes, stars, leaves, flowers, and a big dance-floor pattern around him. Children can write “Move, Dance, Laugh!” or another fun party phrase at the top.
3. Penguin Mission Cards
Print penguin pages or cut out penguins from a finished coloring page. Glue each penguin onto a small card.
Write a silly mission under each one, such as “Guard the snacks,” “Fix the plane,” “Sneak past the lemurs,” or “Save the party.” This craft is perfect for game-night fun and classroom storytelling.
4. Marty Zebra Stripe Bookmark
Print a Marty page and color his stripes carefully. Cut a narrow section into a bookmark shape.
Add extra stripes, stars, or the phrase “Born to Explore.” Cover the bookmark with clear tape or laminate it so kids can use it while reading.
5. Madagascar Circus Garland
Print several Madagascar 3-inspired pages with Alex, Gia, Vitaly, Stefano, or the Penguins. Color each page with bright circus colors.
Cut out the characters or use small page sections, then attach them to a string with tape or clips. Hang the garland for a Madagascar birthday party, classroom display, or movie-night decoration.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Madagascar Coloring Pages?
Madagascar Coloring Pages are a free printable collection based on the DreamWorks Animation movie series. The 62 designs feature Alex, Marty, Melman, Gloria, King Julien, the penguins, and characters from both sequels, and every sheet can be saved as a PDF or finished on screen.
Who made the Madagascar movies?
DreamWorks Animation produced the series. The first film arrived in 2005, followed by Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa in 2008 and Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted in 2012, all directed by Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath, with Conrad Vernon joining as co-director on the third film.
Who are the four main characters?
Alex is a lion who loves performing for crowds, Marty is a zebra who dreams of the wild, Melman is a nervous giraffe always worried about his health, and Gloria is a confident, caring hippo. The four are best friends from the Central Park Zoo.
Who is King Julien?
King Julien is the self-crowned ruler of the lemurs on Madagascar, voiced by Sacha Baron Cohen. He loves dancing and throwing parties, with Maurice the aye-aye as his advisor and Mort the tiny mouse lemur as his biggest fan.
Who are the penguins in Madagascar?
Skipper, Kowalski, Rico, and Private are a team of clever penguins who act like secret agents. They became so popular that they got their own TV series, The Penguins of Madagascar, and a 2014 film, Penguins of Madagascar.
Who are Zuba, Makunga, and Vitaly?
Zuba is Alex’s father, the leader of a lion pride in Africa in the second movie, and Makunga is a rival lion who wants that leadership. Vitaly is a Siberian tiger from the circus in the third movie who performs a famous jump through a tiny flaming ring.
Are Madagascar coloring pages good for young kids?
Yes. All three movies are rated PG, and the pages focus on funny poses, dancing, and friendship. Simple single-character pages fit kids ages 3 to 6, while group and circus scenes suit older children.
Do the animals in Madagascar really live on the island of Madagascar?
Only some of them. Lemurs like King Julien, Mort, and Maurice’s species, the aye-aye, are found naturally only on Madagascar. Lions, zebras, giraffes, and hippos live on mainland Africa, which is why the second movie takes the friends there.
Start Coloring
Choose any of the 62 Madagascar pages, open it, and print the PDF or start coloring online straight away. There are no fees or registration steps. Finished zoo friends are easy to show off, since Facebook and Pinterest icons appear with each image.
