Last Updated on May 12, 2026 by Masha Eretnova
Does your child know why camels have humps? This free desert habitat activity for kids is a fun way to explore one of the world’s most extreme environments! Our Camel Color by Number printable teaches kids about desert life while building number skills and creativity — no prep needed.
What’s on the Page?
This sun-soaked scene features a camel standing tall among sandy dunes and cacti, with a blazing sun and birds circling in the sky. The warm desert color palette uses 6 colors — blue, light brown, brown, green, grey, and orange — capturing the sandy, earthy tones of a real desert landscape perfectly.
What Supplies Do You Need?
- Printed color by number page
- A home or classroom printer
- White paper or cardstock
- Crayons, especially brown, light brown, orange, and blue
This is one of the simplest color keys, great for younger preschoolers!
How to Use This Desert Habitat Activity
Step 1: Download and print.
Step 2: Talk about the colors. The warm browns and oranges are a great opportunity to discuss warm vs. cool colors before you even start coloring.
Step 3: Color by number! Follow the key and fill in the camel’s sunny desert home.
Step 4: Spark a science conversation. Ask: “Why don’t we see many trees in the desert?” or “What do you think camels drink?” Simple questions build big scientific thinking.
Step 5: Display the finished page.
What Kids Learn
The desert is one of the most recognizable yet misunderstood habitats.
Through this printable, kids discover that deserts are hot, dry environments with very little rainfall, that camels are perfectly adapted to survive without water for long periods, and that cacti are specially designed to store water.
Just one coloring page is a great conversation starter!
Want More Habitat Printables?
The camel page is part of our free Habitats Color by Number Bundle — 7 printable worksheets covering the ocean, savanna, Arctic, desert, rainforest, grasslands, and farm. Download the whole set free and take your kids on a global habitat adventure!
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.