Bison
Bison eat grass.
Look closely: Point to the horns. Pick a color for your bison.
A coloring book for little explorers who love big animals.
Meet six Yellowstone neighbors, discover a few fun facts, and celebrate your finished pages with a junior wildlife scout certificate. Made for ages 3–6, with big shapes, bold outlines, and simple prompts to read with a grown-up.
Download the free coloring book PDF · 8 pages · no email neededPrint at home, then color, draw, and explore together.
One big animal on each page, with thick outlines and plenty of room for crayons. Read a short fact together, then point, count, and color.
Bison eat grass.
Look closely: Point to the horns. Pick a color for your bison.
Wolves live in families called packs.
Try this: Find the tail. Color it your favorite color.
Grizzly bears have a big shoulder hump.
Point together: Point to the round ears. Color the bear.
Male elk grow new antlers each year.
Count along: Count the legs together. Pick a color for the elk.
Red foxes have big, bushy tails.
Try this: Find the tail tip. Give it a special color.
Grown-up bald eagles have white heads.
Point together: Point to the wing. Pick a color for its feathers.
Choose “Fit” or “Shrink to printable area” in your print dialog. The pages are sized to print on US Letter (8.5 × 11 in) or A4 paper. Print at actual size when your printer supports it, and use black-and-white mode for crisp outlines.
For best results, print one-sided on regular paper or slightly heavier stock. Grown-ups can help little artists with the download and printer settings.
Download the free PDFExplore wildlife stories in the Yellowstone Wildlife Scouts app. Browse the illustrated field guide and keep a family wildlife journal.
A separate family app · Download before your trip for offline exploring.
Watch and enjoy wildlife from a safe distance—at least 100 yards (91 m) from bears, wolves, and cougars, and 25 yards (23 m) from other animals. Never approach or feed wildlife; follow park signs and ranger guidance.