40 Fox Coloring Pages: Free Printables For Kids
Sometimes, a splash of color is all you need to brighten up the day, and fox coloring pages are the perfect start. These sheets offer much more than a simple pastime—they’re an adventure waiting to unfold, filled with the cunning and spirited nature of foxes.
Perfect for all ages, explore this range of free fox coloring pages to print at home. Whether you fancy adorable and fluffy foxes or prefer a more lifelike representation, there’s bound to be something to suit everyone’s taste.
These printable PDF coloring sheets are provided for personal, non-commercial use only. They may be printed for use in schools or youth groups.
Quick and easy activity for all the family, download your printable PDFs by clicking on any picture below.
Use colored pencils, paints or your other favorite art techniques on these coloring sheets.
Happy Coloring!
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Cute Fox Pictures
Ready to jump into a world full of fluffy tails and furry adventures? Our cute fox coloring pages are here to unleash your creativity and tickle your imagination.
There are several more cute foxes further down the page. These ones are super cute and deserve a category of their own.
Foxes are known for their playful and curious nature, which makes them irresistibly cute! Did you know that foxes use their bushy tails to keep warm during cold weather?
When coloring, consider using a blend of reddish-orange for their fur and adding a touch of white to their tails and bellies to bring out their adorable features.
Foxes on Plain White Background
These foxes are perfect for experimenting with bold colors and textures. Or for younger children who don’t want to color in the background and like simple outlines.
Foxes are found all over the world, so you can use different shades depending on where they live. Try a bright red-orange for European red foxes or soft, sandy colors for desert-dwelling species like the fennec fox.
Don’t forget to experiment with shadowing to make them pop off the page!
Craft Idea – Fox Puppets
The simple lines and larger spaces make it suitable for younger kids. Once finished, consider cutting out the fox and turning it into a puppet for storytime.
Ever thought about a pink fox with polka dots? Why not! Each page is a canvas for your colours, bringing these charming creatures to life in all their bushy-tailed glory.
These fox coloring pages would also look fantastic with watercolor paints. The bold lines and few intricate details which make them perfect for other art mediums.
Realistic Fox Images
For those who like their fox coloring pages to be more realistic, check out the following options. These foxes are more accurate to real life.
When coloring realistic foxes, focus on their natural hues and details. Most foxes have reddish-brown fur, but some have gray or black markings. Add detailed shading to show the texture of their fur.
These would be perfect for coloring alongside your children or for use in an educational lesson.
Craft Idea – Realistic Fox in a Forest
These realistic fox pictures are ideal for kids who love lifelike details or are interested in nature and wildlife. Once colored, use this picture as a backdrop for a diorama.
Have a look through the rest of the coloring sheets on the page. There are some realistic looking foxes in the baby fox cubs and artic fox sections as well.
Arctic Fox Coloring Sheets
Arctic foxes live in some of the coldest places on Earth. These foxes have several adaptations that help them survive in their harsh, cold environment. Their thick, multi-layered fur provides excellent insulation, keeping them warm in freezing temperatures, while their small, compact bodies minimize heat loss.
Their fur changes color with the seasons—white in winter to blend in with the snow, and brown or gray in summer to match the tundra, helping them stay camouflaged from predators and prey.
When coloring Arctic foxes, try using soft grays, blues, and whites to capture the icy landscape they thrive in. You could also color the snowy background with light blues and grays for contrast.
Arctic foxes also have furry soles to give them better traction on ice and snow.
They are opportunistic feeders, hunting small mammals like lemmings and scavenging on remains left by larger predators. They also eat berries or seaweed when other food is scarce. Their ability to survive in harsh conditions makes them one of the Arctic’s most resilient creatures.
Baby Fox Cubs
Fox cubs, also called kits or pups, are born with dark fur and change color as they grow older. Foxes have about four to five cubs per litter. They are born in the spring time and will begin emerging in the summer.
Pups are very playful and spend their early months wrestling and chasing each other. For these pages, experiment with softer tones like light browns, oranges, or even grays to show their youthful fur.
They are so cute when they are cubs, so here’s a few more playful fox coloring pages to enjoy.
Fox in Flowers
Foxes often explore meadows and forests, where wildflowers bloom.
Add bright, cheerful colors to the flowers around the foxes, and try blending soft oranges and reds for the fox fur to complement the vibrant flower petals.
Fun fact: foxes sometimes dig small holes to store food for later, so you might imagine one of these foxes hiding snacks under the blossoms!
Craft Idea – Tissue Paper Flowers
To add another dimension to these pictures, use tissue paper instead of coloring pencils or crayons. Small scrunched up pieces of tissue paper glued down, would make these pictures pop with texture.
Seasonal Fox Coloring
Foxes adapt to their environments all year round. In autumn, they blend into the orange and brown foliage, and in winter, they navigate snowy landscapes.
When coloring these seasonal foxes, think about the different backgrounds: warm, rich autumn tones or cool, frosty blues and whites for winter scenes. Add details like falling leaves or snowflakes to reflect the season.
Many of the fox coloring pages are suitable for spring and summer. For more wintery looks check out the arctic foxes.
For fall, here are some foxes nestled amongst the leaves. Color them orange, yellows and browns for a real cozy feel.
Craft Idea – Fall Leaves
Rather than coloring in the leaves, go outside and find real ones to hide the colored in fox. This would also work great for the foxes on the plain white background too!
Woodland Foxes
Foxes are well-suited to life in forests, where they use their keen senses and agility to thrive.
They are solitary animals, often hunting at dawn or dusk, relying on their excellent hearing and smell to locate small mammals, birds, and insects. Woodland foxes are also opportunistic foragers, sometimes eating berries, fruits, or eggs.
Their reddish-brown fur helps them blend in with the forest environment, making it easier to stalk prey or avoid predators.
Foxes are territorial and may dig dens in sheltered spots, such as under fallen trees or in dense underbrush, where they raise their young. Their ability to adapt to changing conditions in the forest ensures their survival in a range of woodland environments.
To make these woodland foxes come alive, try blending shades of green and brown for the forest setting.
Foxes have excellent hearing and can even hear small animals moving underground! Use shading to show the light filtering through the trees for a peaceful forest vibe.
Urban Fox Coloring Pages
Foxes are highly adaptable animals and can thrive in various environments, from forests and grasslands to urban areas. They are known to live close to human populations and can even scavenge in cities.
In the city, foxes have adapted remarkably well to urban environments, showing their ability to thrive in diverse habitats. They are mostly nocturnal, coming out at night to avoid humans and take advantage of quieter streets.
Foxes in cities often scavenge for food, eating discarded scraps, small rodents, and even fruits from gardens. They are highly adaptable and can find shelter in parks, abandoned buildings, or under garden sheds.
Despite their wild nature, urban foxes tend to be more tolerant of human activity, though they remain cautious and rarely approach people. Their clever foraging and ability to navigate city landscapes make them successful urban dwellers.
Try using a mix of natural colors for the fox and grays or muted tones for the city environment.
How to Use Your Fox Coloring Pages
There are many ways to enjoy coloring beyond the traditional pencil or felt tips route. You can also combine coloring with other art materials to make something new.
You may also be interested in learning more about foxes. Check out the Awesome Wildlife Co for All About Foxes – Fox Facts & Information.
How to Download and Print Images
To print your coloring pages, just click on the image you want, and it will open in a new tab as a PDF.
Once the image is visible, go to the menu, choose “File,” and then hit “Print.”
Before you print, tweak your printer settings for the best results. You can adjust the image scale to match your paper size, ensuring the design fits perfectly and is ready for coloring.
Craft Idea – Greeting Cards
Print a picture at 50% scale so it takes up half the page. Then fold a piece of card stock in half and attach the coloring page to the front for a greeting card.
Perfect way to create a unique and customised card whether for a thank you card, get well soon card or a birthday card. Bonus points if the recipient is a fox lover, too.
The PDFs have been optimised for US letter size. For A4 printers, there will be extra white space at the top and bottom of the page.
Art Techniques and Methods
Children love exploring different art techniques, and using a mix of methods can make their fox coloring pages even more exciting.
Watercolors, for example, are fantastic for creating soft, flowing backgrounds or blending vibrant colors. Kids can experiment with light washes to capture the natural hues of a fox’s fur or the peaceful surroundings of a forest or snowy scene.
The unpredictable nature of watercolors allows children to play with blending colors in creative ways, making each artwork unique.
Combining watercolors with other techniques, like colored pencils or markers, gives children even more freedom to express themselves. They can use watercolors for the broader background, then add crisp details with markers or pencils to highlight the fox’s eyes, fur, or other key features.
Pastels or crayons can add texture, while techniques like sponge painting or even finger painting bring a tactile element that young artists love.
Mixing these methods not only keeps the creative process fun but also helps kids learn about layering, blending, and how different materials work together.
Digital Painting with Fox Images
You can bring a fox coloring page into a digital art app like Procreate or Adobe Fresco for a fun coloring experience.
Just scan or upload the picture, and then use the app’s features such as brushes and color palettes to give the fox a vibrant look. These digital tools offer endless creative options—try different blending modes, shading techniques, and layers to craft intricate art without needing any physical materials.
This approach is ideal for those who appreciate the versatility of digital art while still enjoying the charm of traditional coloring activities.
Perfect for when you need to entertain the kids on a long car journey or they need to sit quietly while out.
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Have fun with your coloring!