Free Timon and Pumbaa Coloring Pages: 36 printable PDF designs of Disney’s carefree meerkat and warthog, showing them napping side by side, sneaking through the jungle, boxing, playing baseball, riding a horse, Timon perched on Pumbaa’s head and dangling from a tusk, two Christmas scenes, and visits with Zazu and Mufasa. Each of the 36 is free.
The pair first appeared in Disney’s The Lion King in 1994, where they rescue a young Simba and teach him to live by the Swahili phrase hakuna matata, often translated as “no worries.” Nathan Lane voiced Timon, and Ernie Sabella voiced Pumbaa. Their song, written by Elton John and Tim Rice, became one of three Lion King tunes competing for the 1995 Oscar in the original song category. The duo then starred in their own TV series, Timon & Pumbaa, which ran from 1995 to 1999, and in The Lion King 1½ in 2004. Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen took over the voices for the 2019 remake.
The pair’s simple round shapes suit young kids. Busier scenes with Zazu and Mufasa reward older fans with patience.
What’s Inside This Collection
Side-by-side portraits, faces full of feeling, outdoor adventures, lazy piggyback poses, and holidays and Pride Lands friends make up the 36 designs.
Classic Duo Portraits
Ten pages show Timon and Pumbaa standing together in their best-known poses. Color Timon a sandy Khaki with a darker Umber stripe down his back, and give Pumbaa a warm Rust body with a dark Mahogany mane.
Moods and Expressions
Nine sheets show the pair cute, happy, proud, funny, smiling, angry, and terrified. Add rosy Pink to Pumbaa’s snout on the cheerful pages and wide White eyes to the terrified one.
Action and Adventures
Seven designs feature Timon chasing Pumbaa, both running, sneaking, boxing, playing baseball, riding a horse, and exploring the forest. Give the boxing gloves a bright Scarlet and the baseball cap a Royal Blue.
Resting and Piggyback Poses
Six pages show the friends sleeping, relaxing, talking, Timon sitting on Pumbaa, perched on his head, and hanging from a tusk. Keep Pumbaa’s tusks Ivory White so they pop against that reddish coat.
Holidays and Pride Lands Friends
Four sheets include two Christmas scenes and visits with Zazu and Mufasa. Dress the pair in Holly Green and Cranberry Red for Christmas, and give Mufasa a Golden coat with a deep Auburn mane.
What Timon and Pumbaa Coloring Pages Do
Talking about friendship between opposites. A tiny, fast-talking meerkat and a big, gentle warthog seem like an odd match, yet they look after each other and take in Simba when he has nowhere to go. Coloring their scenes opens a conversation about accepting friends who are different. Kids can name one thing Timon gives Pumbaa and one thing Pumbaa gives Timon, which helps them think about what each person brings to a friendship.
Learning about real African animals. Timon is a meerkat, a small mongoose that lives in groups in the deserts and grasslands of southern Africa, while Pumbaa is a common warthog found across sub-Saharan Africa. After coloring, children can compare the cartoon versions with photos of real animals, noticing the meerkat’s upright lookout pose and the warthog’s tusks. It turns a favorite movie into a quick science lesson.
Practicing control with round and pointed shapes. Filling Pumbaa’s barrel-shaped middle takes broad strokes, while Timon’s skinny tail, ears, and fingers need careful ones. Switching between the two trains requires a steady grip, and Pumbaa’s round belly is perfect practice for copying a circle, one of the age-three skills American Academy of Pediatrics checklists as part of the road to writing. Older kids can add fur texture with short, light strokes along Pumbaa’s back.
Embracing a no-worries break. Hakuna matata fits the mood of a calm coloring session. When stressed volunteers in Nancy Curry and Tim Kasser’s plaid-versus-blank experiment colored plaid or mandala outlines, their anxiety fell further than for volunteers drawing on blank paper, as the journal Art Therapy Journal reported in 2005. A Timon and Pumbaa page with gentle shapes and familiar faces makes a relaxing activity for quiet time.
How to Color Timon and Pumbaa Pages Well
- Timon’s fur: Use a light Tan for his body and a darker Brown for the stripe on his back and the tip of his tail. Two browns match his classic meerkat look.
- Timon’s hair: Add a small tuft of red-orange on top of his head. Fans spot that little flame of hair instantly.
- Pumbaa’s body: Color him Reddish Brown and leave the snout slightly lighter. A lighter snout keeps his face friendly.
- Pumbaa’s mane: Use a deep Brown or Black for the mane running down his back. The dark mane frames his body and adds contrast.
- Tusks and teeth: Leave tusks White or pale Cream and outline them with light Gray. Clean tusks keep Pumbaa looking gentle, not scary.
- Jungle backgrounds: Fill backgrounds with layered Greens and add a few Yellow sunbeams. A bright jungle captures their easygoing home.
5 Creative Craft Ideas With Timon and Pumbaa Coloring Pages
1. Bug Snack Collage
Color a Timon and Pumbaa page and glue small paper bugs and gummy-worm shapes around them. Kids can laugh about the pair’s famous grub diet.
2. Pride Lands Diorama
Color the pair, trim around both bodies, and stand them up in a shoebox with paper palm trees and a painted sky. Add a small rock for Timon to stand on.
3. Friendship Bookmark
Color Timon sitting on Pumbaa’s head, then fix the duo to a long, narrow piece of poster board – letter “Hakuna Matata” along the strip in bubbly capitals.
4. Christmas Ornament
Color a Christmas page, trim it into a round shape, back it with cardboard, and add a ribbon loop. Hang it on the tree for the holidays.
5. Animal Fact Poster
Color Timon and Pumbaa and place them next to photos or drawings of a real meerkat and warthog. Write two facts under each animal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Timon and Pumbaa coloring pages?
They are 36 free sheets of the Disney meerkat and warthog, featuring duo portraits, moods, adventures, resting poses, Christmas scenes, and visits with Zazu and Mufasa. Grab the PDF to print, or fill the art in from a browser.
When did Timon and Pumbaa first appear?
They first appeared in Disney’s The Lion King in 1994. They later starred in their own TV series from 1995 to 1999 and in The Lion King 1½ in 2004.
What does hakuna matata mean?
Hakuna matata is a Swahili phrase often translated as “no worries.” Timon and Pumbaa share it with young Simba in The Lion King.
What kind of animals are Timon and Pumbaa?
Timon is a meerkat, a small member of the mongoose family. Pumbaa is a warthog, a wild pig that lives in Africa’s grasslands and savannas.
Who voices Timon and Pumbaa?
Nathan Lane and Ernie Sabella voiced Timon and Pumbaa in the original film. Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen voiced them in the 2019 remake.
Was Hakuna Matata nominated for an Oscar?
Yes, Hakuna Matata was nominated for Best Original Song along with two other songs from The Lion King. The award went to Can You Feel the Love Tonight.
What age are Timon and Pumbaa coloring pages for?
Kids roughly 3 through 10 are the main fans, along with families who love The Lion King. Duo portraits suit younger kids, while action and holiday scenes fit older ones.
Do meerkats and warthogs really live together?
In the wild, meerkats and warthogs share parts of southern Africa but do not form friendships like the movie pair. Meerkats live in large family groups called mobs, while warthogs live in small family groups.
Start Coloring
Choose the pair napping, boxing, or celebrating Christmas, then download it or tint the jungle on screen, no account needed. Lion King fans can post their worry-free duo on Facebook or Pinterest.
