Time to cool off! This Brontosaurus is standing in a lake with his legs in the water and his long neck stretched high. Our Brontosaurus coloring page shows the famous long-necked dinosaur enjoying a dip. Print this free printable and dive into coloring!
Why Kids Love This Wading Brontosaurus
A giant dino relaxing in the water just feels like summer. The few simple waves keep the page clean and easy to color. His neck stretching high shows just how big Brontosaurus was. Blue water plus a bold dino color makes for a great contrast picture.
🖨️ Step by Step: How to Print It Best
Click “Print” on the right, or download the image or PDF.
Letter or A4 in portrait, scaling set to “Fit to page” – the dinosaur fits the sheet perfectly.
Regular printer paper is fine for colored pencils; for paint, use thicker paper (65–110 lb).
Grab your crayons and go – then give the finished masterpiece a spot on the fridge!
Fun Facts About Brontosaurus
Brontosaurus means “thunder lizard.” It lived in the late Jurassic period, about 155 to 150 million years ago, in western North America, and grew over 70 feet long. Its story has a fun twist: for about a century, scientists thought it was the same animal as Apatosaurus, and the name was dropped. Then in 2015, researchers concluded it was its own group after all. People also used to think long-necked dinosaurs lived in water to hold up their weight – now we know they were land animals. They definitely visited the water for a drink, though.
Fun Ideas for Your Finished Brontosaurus
Paint the lake with watercolors and color the dino with colored pencils for a cool effect. Glue tiny paper fish or water lilies into the water. Or grab a toy dino and a tub of water: how deep can he wade?
Color Ideas for Your Brontosaurus
Summer colors for a dip in the lake:
Light blue waves with darker lines underneath.
A purple Brontosaurus pops against the blue water.
Green with a lighter neck looks natural.
Add a sun in the sky for summer vibes.
Great Times for This Brontosaurus Coloring Page
A splashy page for many occasions:
Get excited for a trip to the pool.
A cool page for hot summer days.
How our dino knowledge has changed.
Then splash around with a toy dino.
Brontosaurus Facts at a Glance
The thunder lizard:
That’s what its name means.
A big long-neck.
Back as its own group.
It didn’t live in water.
More Long-Necked Dinosaur Coloring Pages
Find more gentle giants on land and by the water in our long-necked dinosaur collection.
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Your Benefits at PureSketchy:
- Summer vibes: A dino taking a dip.
- Simple layout: Just a few easy waves.
- Free to print: Download and print in seconds.
- Fun backstory: A name that made a comeback.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What age is this coloring page for?
This page works well for kids ages 5 to 8. With big areas and only a few waves, even beginners can color it easily.
Is the download free?
Yes, all coloring pages on PureSketchy are 100% free for personal use, preschools, and schools.
What should we color it with?
Colored pencils are great for the dino, and watercolors or crayons for the lake. Use thicker paper for watercolors.
Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version at Brontosaurus im See.