Last Updated on May 12, 2026 by Masha Eretnova
Swing into science with this free rainforest habitat activity for kids! Our Monkey Color by Number printable explores one of the most biodiverse environments on Earth — the jungle rainforest — through a fun, no-prep coloring activity that kids absolutely love.
What’s on the Page?
This vibrant scene features a playful monkey hanging from a tree in a lush rainforest, surrounded by tropical plants, trees, rolling hills, and a bright sun.
The color key uses 9 colors: red, yellow, blue, green, white, light blue, brown, orange, and grey.
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What Supplies Do You Need?
- Printed color by number page
- A home or classroom printer
- White paper or cardstock
- A full crayon set — this page uses a wide variety of colors! Can also use colored pencils or markers.
How to Use This Rainforest Habitat Activity
Step 1: Download and print. Sign up below for instant free access to the PDF.
Step 2: Talk about the jungle. Before coloring, ask: “What do you know about the rainforest?” You might be surprised what kids already know!
Step 3: Color by number! Work through the key together for younger children, or let older kids tackle it independently.
Step 4: Explore the habitat. Ask: “Why do monkeys live in trees?” or “What other animals live in the jungle?” Great for extending the learning beyond the page.
Step 5: Create a rainforest display. Pair this with the giraffe and zebra pages from the bundle for a beautiful “Animals Around the World” display.
What Kids Learn
The rainforest is one of the most important and fascinating habitats on Earth, and this printable makes it accessible for young learners.
Kids discover that monkeys are perfectly adapted to life in the tree canopy, that rainforests are warm, humid, and incredibly biodiverse, and that these habitats are home to more species of plants and animals than anywhere else on the planet.
The coloring process also reinforces number recognition and fine motor development.
Want More Habitat Printables?
This monkey worksheet is part of our free Habitats Color by Number Bundle — 7 pages covering the ocean, savanna, Arctic, desert, rainforest, grasslands, and farm. It’s a complete, ready-to-use set for any habitats unit or activity center.
Masha Eretnova, born in 1991, is a Chiang Mai-based certified teacher, artist, and blogger with 20+ years of personal painting journey.
She started painting and drawing very early and is now an international abstract artist and educator passionate about acrylic painting, gouache, and crafts.
Her works are part of international exhibitions and contests, including ArtlyMix (Brazil), Al-Tiba 9 (Spain), Exhibizone (Canada), Italy, and many more.
Besides her artistic pursuits, Masha holds a post-grad diploma in Teaching Film Photography and 2 music school diplomas: piano and opera singing.