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Free printable African savanna animals to color and use for crafts and other learning activities. The animal sets include a giraffe, a lion, a zebra, an elephant, a hyena, an impala, a cheetah, a baboon, and a rhinoceros.

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Bases and Stands

* Print out together with the safari animal sets to make Standing Paper Animals .

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Instructions

Choose any of the printable files above by clicking the image or the link below the image. You will need a PDF reader to view these files.

Print out the file on A4 or Letter size cardstock.

Print out the bases and stands in addition to any of the animals sets if you want to make Standing Paper Animals .

Use the black & white printables as coloring pages.

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Embark on a thrilling artistic safari with our Safari Coloring Pages! This collection offers a window into the wild and majestic world of the African savannah, home to some of the most magnificent animals on the planet. From the towering giraffe and mighty lion to the swift cheetah and robust elephant, each page brings the excitement and diversity of a safari adventure right to your fingertips.

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Perfect for wildlife enthusiasts, young explorers, or anyone captivated by the allure of the animal kingdom, these coloring sheets provide an engaging way to learn about and connect with the creatures that roam the vast African landscapes. As you color, you’ll not only enjoy a creative and relaxing activity but also immerse yourself in the beauty and wonder of nature.

Whether it’s for educational purposes, a love for animals, or just a desire to escape into the wild from the comfort of your home, our Safari Coloring Pages are sure to provide hours of entertainment and a deep appreciation for the natural world.

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To download any of the printables below is as easy as 1-2-3:

• Download: Choose the printable design that resonates with you. Click on the image.
• Print: The PDF file will automatically open. Print the PDF file on your printer.
• Start creating and/or using the PDF printable . Enjoy!

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Exploring the wild and untamed beauty of nature can be an unforgettable experience, one that leaves a lasting impression on all who take part. A safari is a chance to immerse oneself in the natural world, discovering an unfamiliar landscape filled with fascinating creatures, like elephants and giraffes, lions, and zebras.

To experience a piece of this majestic adventure at home, you can use free safari coloring pages as an educational tool or simply as a fun way to relax. These designs feature vivid illustrations of African animals and trees, perfect for learning about different species or engaging in some creative coloring exercises.

Coloring is an entertaining pastime that people of all ages can enjoy because it is both interesting and fun. To get started, all you need are a few resources and a bit of creative thinking.

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Whether you’re a teacher looking for an educational activity, a parent helping your child learn about fascinating animals, cartoon characters, unicorns, places, community service jobs, or other things, or an adult who loves the therapeutic task of coloring, our free coloring pages can provide hours of engaging entertainment and valuable information as a starting point. You will find something that sparks your interest!

Getting started doesn’t take much—just a few supplies and some creativity.

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Free safari printables

Create an adorable safari scene using these free safari printables and animal characters - there are lions, tigers, giraffes and more!

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Take a walk on the wild side with these free safari printables beyond our wildest dreams! Featuring cheeky monkeys, happy hippos and fabulous king-of-the-jungle lions, they’re guaranteed to put you ahead of the cardmaking pack. There are background designs to showcase your fussy-cut animals, along with roar-some sentiment stamps.

We love the trendy foliage and leaf patterns in the set, why not cut out and create your own jungle wreath? So let your imagination run wild to be the king or queen of the papercraft jungle! Check out our tutorial on how to make a double slider card , or download the free safari printables to get started!

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Try these safari cards:

1. box card.

Create a happy home for your safari animals in this pop-up box with cut-out leaves, grass and trees.

• Using the box card template , cut the box design out of kraft card. Matt and layer the flaps with green card and leaf print printables.
• Cut two 2.5 x 11cm strips of green card. Score a 1cm-wide tab on either side of both. Put double-sided tape along the tabs. Attach inside your box, at 2cm intervals from the front, and approx. 1.5cm down from the top.
• Cut some grass for the front of your box card. Snip randomly into a strip of green paper, or die cut strips of grass using the Funky Floral die set. Attach using PVA glue inside the front and back of the box, so that tufts are poking out.
• Fussy cut a lion, crown, large tree, medium tree and monkey. Pierce a hole through the monkey’s paw, and attach to the large tree using a brad.
• Position the elements inside the box card as desired. Finish by backing the ‘Go Wild’ sentiment onto a die-cut circle and attach using acetate.

2. Hear me roar!

Tuck foliage behind a stitched aperture and hide a tiger among the grass for an on-safari feel! Hide loose ends by adding a frame over the top of the aperture.

3. Circle of life

Cut circles in the design for your safari animals to pop through and say hello! Tuck leaves and foliage behind the circles for added jungle vibes.

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Safari Coloring Pages

Safari coloring pages provide stimulating and educational entertainment for children. It contains a wide range of safari-themed illustrations, including animals such as lions, elephants, giraffes and zebras, and breathtaking landscapes unique to the African savannah. By coloring those pages, youngsters can broaden high-quality motor skills, hand-eye coordination and creativity even as studying approximately the numerous natural world and safari ecosystems. You can discover Safari coloring pages as coloring books, printable sheets on-line or as a part of lecture room materials. Perfect to be used at home, withinside the lecture room or at some point of artwork remedy sessions, they provide youngsters a a laugh and stimulating manner to discover the wonders of nature and spark their interest approximately one of a kind animal species.

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Fun and Free Safari Coloring Pages for Kids

Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to introduce your child to the wonders of wildlife and nature? Look no further than our collection of safari coloring pages! At GBcoloring, we believe that coloring is an excellent way to foster creativity, imagination, and an appreciation for the natural world. Our safari coloring pages are not only educational but also entertaining, making them perfect for kids of all ages. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at some of the best safari coloring pages available online and how you can use them to help your child learn and grow.

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Our safari coloring pages are designed to capture the beauty and diversity of the African wilderness. From majestic elephants to graceful giraffes, your child will have the opportunity to explore a range of animals and habitats through coloring. Our pages are easy to print and come in a variety of styles and themes, so your child can color to their heart’s content.

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Looking for safari coloring pages that won’t break the bank? Look no further than our selection of printable and free pages! We believe that everyone should have access to quality educational resources, which is why we offer a wide range of printable and free coloring pages. These pages are perfect for parents and educators who want to provide their children with a fun and engaging activity that promotes learning and creativity.

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Our free safari coloring pages are perfect for kids who love animals and nature. These pages feature a variety of wildlife and habitats, providing your child with an opportunity to learn about the natural world while having fun coloring. Whether your child is a budding artist or simply enjoys coloring as a relaxing activity, our free safari coloring pages are sure to be a hit.

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We understand that not all kids are natural artists, which is why we’ve designed our safari coloring pages to be easy and fun to color. Our pages feature bold outlines and simple designs, making them perfect for kids who are just starting out with coloring. With our easy safari coloring pages, your child can build confidence in their artistic abilities while learning about the beauty and diversity of the African wilderness.

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Safari and Jungle Animals Coloring Pages for Kids

Safari and jungle animals coloring pages for kids can be a fun way to introduce children to the concept of animals that they may not know they live in safari and jungle.

Keeping children occupied can often be a difficult task that becomes even more difficult when trying to find a fun activity that is both free, fun and educational at the same time.

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A great solution to this problem are free coloring pages that can be printed out for free.

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The pages can allow kids to color on their own or can be used in other activities such as learning about animals and their habitat.

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Print them (link is at the bottom of the article), color them, paint them, frame them, let the kids imagination go wild :).

These printable coloring pages are suitable for kindergarteners, older kids and for adults too.

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In this set of 10 coloring pages you will get these super adorable designs:

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An Elephant

A Chameleon

A Hippopotamus

Free coloring pages for kids can also be laminated so that they can be used over and over again.

An alternative solution to lamination is using a simple sheet cover; the plastic allows for easy coloring and erasing.

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Safari Themed Unit Study and FREE Animal Printable Pack

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These safari animals 30+ page homeschool printable pack and free safari themed resources are perfect for a fun unit study in your homeschool. Explore a field trip to the unique ecosystems in Africa from home with these amazing resources. This freebie comes with 32 pages featuring adorable baby animals, and activities for children ages 5 to 8. There is a vowel maze, joke (manuscript) tracing, number clip cards, and practice for numbering, CVC words, beginning sounds, and more.

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A set of 5 safari animal models for tracing. Each model has an ergonomic knob which makes drawing your safari animals even easier. Let your children explore safari and let them be creative!

You can let them trace the animals by themselves, or you can trace the animals for them and make them a little coloring sheet. Any way, you can get some inspiration in the gallery.

Each animal is available in three variants - facing left, facing right and without a knob. It is a great gift for both toddlers and preschool children. 

You will find these models great especially if you are a non-drawing parent like me. Hope you and your kids will love it!

Dimensions (height x width):

• elephant - 6x9 cm
• giraffe - 9x6.5 cm
• hippo - 5x9.5 cm
• lion - 6x6 cm
• zebra - 6x5 cm
• knob - 1x1x1 cm

Happy drawing!

P. S. You might want to edit settings for the first layer - if you slice your STLs with elephant foot compensation at 0.2 mm, it might be a problem to print tails of some animals. I used 0.1 mm and it worked just fine. (I haven't tried to print with default settings in PrusaSlicer, I changed the settings based on my experience with similar models with very thin parts, so this might be totally useless information for you 🙂 )

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Here is a fun Safari Animals Seek-n-Find printable activity for preschool and early elementary-aged kids. Grab this fun activity for free.

Because my 5-year-old loves it when I make printable activities for him to work on, I’ve been using the extra time to put together fun learning activities for him to work on.

Today, I put together this Safari Animals Seek-n-Find activity, and I am thrilled to share it with you.

How to Use the Safari Animals Seek-n-Find Activity

Simply download and print out the worksheet and give your child a pencil, pen, or marker.

Next, encourage your student to take a close look at the page and identify each of the animals. Once they’ve identified them all, challenge them to count how many of each animal are present.

This Safari Animal I-spy page isn’t just about identifying animals, though – it’s also a great way to develop children’s counting and observation skills!

Have your little learner carefully count the number of each animal.

At the bottom of the page, each animal is accompanied by a line for your children to note how many of that particular animal they find on the page.

This activity allows your child to practice honing their number sense and building their attention to detail. It is the perfect match for learning and fun.

The Safari Animals Seen-n-Find is a fun way for children to practice counting and observation skills.

The printable can even be used at a jungle or safari-themed birthday party.

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I downloaded your Safari Animal Matching Game and I Spy Safari Animals. I know the Preschoolers I teach will thoroughly enjoy the real life pictures as much as I do. thank you!!!

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Zvenigorod's most famous sight is the Savvino-Storozhevsky Monastery, which was founded in 1398 by the monk Savva from the Troitse-Sergieva Lavra, at the invitation and with the support of Prince Yury Dmitrievich of Zvenigorod. Savva was later canonised as St Sabbas (Savva) of Storozhev. The monastery late flourished under the reign of Tsar Alexis, who chose the monastery as his family church and often went on pilgrimage there and made lots of donations to it. Most of the monastery’s buildings date from this time. The monastery is heavily fortified with thick walls and six towers, the most impressive of which is the Krasny Tower which also serves as the eastern entrance. The monastery was closed in 1918 and only reopened in 1995. In 1998 Patriarch Alexius II took part in a service to return the relics of St Sabbas to the monastery. Today the monastery has the status of a stauropegic monastery, which is second in status to a lavra. In addition to being a working monastery, it also holds the Zvenigorod Historical, Architectural and Art Museum.

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Located near the main entrance is the monastery's belfry which is perhaps the calling card of the monastery due to its uniqueness. It was built in the 1650s and the St Sergius of Radonezh’s Church was opened on the middle tier in the mid-17th century, although it was originally dedicated to the Trinity. The belfry's 35-tonne Great Bladgovestny Bell fell in 1941 and was only restored and returned in 2003. Attached to the belfry is a large refectory and the Transfiguration Church, both of which were built on the orders of Tsar Alexis in the 1650s.  

To the left of the belfry is another, smaller, refectory which is attached to the Trinity Gate-Church, which was also constructed in the 1650s on the orders of Tsar Alexis who made it his own family church. The church is elaborately decorated with colourful trims and underneath the archway is a beautiful 19th century fresco.

Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral

The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is the oldest building in the monastery and among the oldest buildings in the Moscow Region. It was built between 1404 and 1405 during the lifetime of St Sabbas and using the funds of Prince Yury of Zvenigorod. The white-stone cathedral is a standard four-pillar design with a single golden dome. After the death of St Sabbas he was interred in the cathedral and a new altar dedicated to him was added.

Under the reign of Tsar Alexis the cathedral was decorated with frescoes by Stepan Ryazanets, some of which remain today. Tsar Alexis also presented the cathedral with a five-tier iconostasis, the top row of icons have been preserved.

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The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is located between the Tsaritsa's Chambers of the left and the Palace of Tsar Alexis on the right. The Tsaritsa's Chambers were built in the mid-17th century for the wife of Tsar Alexey - Tsaritsa Maria Ilinichna Miloskavskaya. The design of the building is influenced by the ancient Russian architectural style. Is prettier than the Tsar's chambers opposite, being red in colour with elaborately decorated window frames and entrance.

At present the Tsaritsa's Chambers houses the Zvenigorod Historical, Architectural and Art Museum. Among its displays is an accurate recreation of the interior of a noble lady's chambers including furniture, decorations and a decorated tiled oven, and an exhibition on the history of Zvenigorod and the monastery.

Palace of Tsar Alexis

The Palace of Tsar Alexis was built in the 1650s and is now one of the best surviving examples of non-religious architecture of that era. It was built especially for Tsar Alexis who often visited the monastery on religious pilgrimages. Its most striking feature is its pretty row of nine chimney spouts which resemble towers.

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