Bat Coloring Pages

Check our bat coloring pages and encourage your kids to love these fuzzy mammals

Our 32 Bat Coloring Pages deliver just the right mix of adorable and atmospheric—perfect for preschoolers, early learners, and big kids who love moonlit skies, wide wingspans, and nighttime adventures.

Winged, fuzzy, winged, and fanged – bats are fantastic creatures, and you should encourage your children to learn more about them because they have a vital role on the planet.

They are more than creatures of legends; they are essential seed dispensers, pollinators and help us keep the number of insects in control.

Teach your children to love bats by downloading the following printable bat sheets. They resemble popular cartoon characters like Stellaluna or Mavis from Hotel Transylvania and are easy to color.

 

Spooky-Cute Fun with 32 Free Bat Coloring Pages for Kids

Inside this collection you’ll find easy outlines for younger kids, more detailed pages with branching trees and clouds for older artists, and plenty of pose variety—sleeping, flying, and hanging. Try crayons for soft cloud textures, colored pencils for wing details, and markers for bold silhouettes against the night sky. Ready to pick your favorites? Explore the full bat coloring pages collection below.
Coloring picture for kids featuring friendly bat taking a stroll under the full moon

1. Friendly Bat Coloring Page Under Full Moon

One of the coolest features of bats is that they can see and fly around at night. They make sounds that bounce off objects to help them navigate when it’s dark outside. If you want your children not to be afraid of bats, teach them why they are essential for our planet. This bat printable features a friendly bat taking a stroll under the full moon, a perfect time for creatures from bedtime stories to come to life. We find its big ears quite cute. What about you?
Coloring printable for preschoolers featuring super cute little bat with big ears and small wings

2. Cute Preschool Bat Coloring Page

It’s double trouble on this bat coloring page! You have two bats to color here, and it’s up to you to decide whether they match or whether they each have a unique color scheme. It will look great no matter what you choose! Which of these approaches do you think you will take when coloring in these batty buddies?
Coloring pdf of a big-eared bat flying around during a full moon night through the spread branches of trees

3. Big-Eared Bat Night Flight Coloring PDF

If your children love Halloween, they’ll really enjoy coloring this bat sheet because it features all the elements of a Halloween painting. Our big-eared bat is flying around during a full moon night through the spread branches of trees. The moon just peeked from behind the clouds making it easy to spot the tiny winged creature. Teach your children not to be scared of bats because even if they look like little flying mice, they’re no danger to people. In fact, they survey the night to make sure there are no bad insects to bite them.
Printable page featuring side view of a bat with large wings and pointed ears flying high in the clouds

4. Side-View Bat Coloring Page in the Clouds

The best strategy to teach children about bats and make them love them is to introduce them to the fuzzy creatures with the help of a Disney cartoon TV show like Hotel Transylvania that features the cutest bat, Mavis, who is Dracula’s daughter. Disney teaches children that bats are cute mammals that enjoy flying during the night, like this perky guy that takes a night stroll under the full moon. This bat printable offers a glimpse of its large wings that keep it afloat high in the clouds. And look how pretty its pointed ears are!
Free printable page of a cute cartoony baby bat with round black eyes, pointy ears and small wings

5. Cartoony Baby Bat Printable for Kids

This little bat is just too cute! Real bats usually have pretty simple, dark color schemes for their fur. You could go for a realistic color scheme for this bat, or you could use some of your favorite bright colors instead. Who’s to say this bat couldn’t be pink with yellow dots? Let your imagination run wild and have fun!
Coloring page of a bat with huge wings, pointed ears and heart-shaped nose surrounded by tree branches and full moon

6. Heart-Nosed Bat Coloring Page at Moonrise

If your children love watching Disney cartoons with bat characters, they’ll adore the fuzzy little guy from this sheet. With its huge wings, pointed ears, and heart-shaped nose, it resembles Stellaluna. It’s a good idea to watch a Disney TV series with bats before downloading this bat coloring page to help your children figure out what colors they should use to paint it. This bat coloring printable is great for introducing them to coloring because it also features natural elements like tree branches and the full moon.
Free printable coloring page of a bat sleeping with the head hanging suspended from tree branch

7. Sleeping Bat Upside Down Coloring Page

But when do bats sleep if they fly during the night? Your children probably asked you this question when you first mentioned that bats prefer to fly when the sun sets. Our bat coloring pages depict these fuzzy creatures during different activities, and here is one that just tucked his wings close to its body to get ready for a well-deserved nap. Use this bat printable to show your children that bats sleep with their heads hanging, suspended from tree branches or cave ceilings. They’ll have a lot of fun painting its enormous ears.
Printable coloring page presenting cheerful baby bat with pointy ears and wings widely spread

8. Cheerful Baby Bat Wings-Spread Coloring Sheet

When coloring in this cute bat coloring sheet, remember that you could also draw extra details. These could be extra details on the bat like fur textures. Or you could draw some fun clothing like a hat or a bowtie for the bat to wear. What are some fun accessories you would like to add?
Printable coloring pdf for children of a bat with intricate wings hanging from a branch

9. Intricate Bat Wings Hanging Printable PDF

Bats are happy when the night comes because it’s time for them to wake up, spread their wings, and go on a journey. Every twilight marks the beginning of a new adventure for these little guys that love exploring the world when everyone is deep asleep. This bat coloring sheet shows a bat with intricate wings hanging from a branch in its favorite tree. Use it to teach your children that bats are mammals that hunt insects during the night and use tree branches to take cover from the light when the sun is up.
Printable sheet depicting a bat with enormous spread wings hanging from a tree branch under the full moon

10. Full-Moon Bat With Enormous Wings Coloring Page

Once your kids get to love bats, all they’ll want to do is watch Disney cartoons like The Great Mouse Detective that feature characters like Fidget and paint bat coloring pages. Luckily, we have many printables you can download. This bat print sheet depicts a bat with enormous spread wings hanging from a tree branch under the full moon. We love this kind of coloring page because it contains diverse details like clouds, celestial elements, trees, and leaves.
Printable coloring sheet for children featuring cartoony baby bat looking super happy

11. Happy Cartoon Bat Coloring Page for Children

This next bat looks super happy, and that joy is infectious! If we were coloring this bat, we would use some bright colors to match the happy mood it gives off. Of course, you should go ahead and use any colors you would like to create your own bat friend to hang out with!
Printable coloring image presenting a bat flying above a field full of plants on a cloudy night

12. Bat Flying Over Field at Night Coloring Sheet

If your children love complex coloring pages, they’ll definitely find this one interesting because it features a bat flying above a field of scented flowers on a cloudy night. Please encourage them to use their imagination and paint the plants in different hues. Kids can also play with the colors they pick for the clouds because they can look different depending on the time of the day. Suppose they don’t know how to paint the bat printable sheet, show them an encyclopedia page of different bats and encourage them to paint it to resemble their favorite one.
Bat coloring pages

13. Classic Bat Coloring Page Printable PDF

If you want to convince your kids that bats are as worthy of their love as any other animal, tell them bats have superhero hearing. Children are known for their adoration for superheroes, so you can show them that bats have plenty in common with these special characters. Batman is a superhero who used bats as inspiration to create his suit and shaped his weapons in the form of flying bats. The bat from this printable sheet looks like those from Batman’s army. If your child costumes as Batman this Halloween, print multiple bat coloring pages and cut the shapes to hang them around the house and create the impression they fly around.
Bat-themed coloring printable for kids showing a bat flying above a field with clouds in the background

14. Bat Scene Coloring Page for Kids

Bats use a series of trills, clicks, and buzzes to communicate with their friends. This bat coloring printable shows a bat clicking while flying a field of flowers, trying to communicate with its buddies. Use the bat coloring page to show your children how bats look and while they color it tell them how they make the planet a friendly place to help them understand why they should love and protect them. Just because they rarely see bats up close, it doesn't mean they should be afraid of them because they’re adorable little creatures that take care of humans by eating insects.
Bat-themed printable picture featuring two little bats flying together with wings spread widely

15. Two Little Bats Flying Together Coloring Page

This bat-themed coloring sheet features two small bats with wings spread wide as they fly together. Print the page to practice symmetry, pair coloring, and fun night-sky effects.
Attic roost bat coloring page several bats hanging from rafters printable

16. Attic Roost Bat Coloring Page

Several bats hang from old wooden rafters in a cozy attic roost, perfect for practicing shading and textures. This printable bat coloring page is great for kids learning about bat habitats and nighttime animals.
Baby bat coloring page wrapped in wings cute and simple printable

17. Baby Bat Wrapped in Wings Coloring Page

A cute baby bat snuggles inside its folded wings with simple, bold lines for easy coloring. This beginner-friendly bat coloring page is an ideal printable for preschoolers and young artists.
Bat colony printable coloring page emerging from cave entrance

18. Bat Colony Cave Entrance Coloring Page

A bustling bat colony swoops out of a rocky cave at dusk with lots of silhouettes to color. This bat coloring page printable helps kids explore nature scenes and practice sky gradients.
Bat silhouette coloring page against sunset sky easy pdf

19. Bat Silhouette at Sunset Coloring Page

A single bat silhouette glides across a sunset sky with big, easy spaces to fill. This simple bat coloring page is an easy PDF for quick print-and-color fun.
Cartoon bat superhero coloring sheet with mask and cape for kids

20. Cartoon Bat Superhero Coloring Sheet

A playful cartoon bat wears a mask and cape, ready to save the night with a friendly smile. This bat coloring sheet for kids adds action poses and comic-style fun to your printable collection.
Echolocation bat coloring sheet with sound waves and flying insects for kids

21. Echolocation Bat Coloring Sheet

A flying bat sends out echo waves toward tiny insects, showing how echolocation works. This educational bat coloring page helps children visualize sound waves and nighttime hunting.
Educational bat anatomy coloring sheet labeled wings ears claws pdf download

22. Bat Anatomy Educational Coloring Sheet

Labeled wings, ears, and claws guide kids through real bat anatomy with clear outlines. Download this educational bat coloring sheet PDF to combine science learning with creative coloring.
Flying fox fruit bat coloring page nibbling mango easy printable

23. Flying Fox Fruit Bat Coloring Page

A friendly flying fox nibbles a mango with soft fur and wide wings to shade. This fruit bat coloring page printable is easy and fun for kids who love animals and tropical themes.
Fruit garden bat coloring sheet gliding near banana trees for children

24. Fruit Garden Bat Coloring Sheet

A bat glides near banana trees and leaves in a simple garden scene with gentle details. This kid-friendly bat coloring sheet encourages nature themes and smooth color blends.
Halloween bat coloring page above pumpkin and stars free printable

25. Halloween Bat Above Pumpkin Coloring Page

A cheerful bat flies over a carved pumpkin with stars twinkling in the night. This free printable bat coloring page is perfect for Halloween crafts and festive decor.
Kawaii bat coloring sheet tiny body big ears friendly for children

26. Kawaii Bat Coloring Sheet

A tiny, friendly bat with big ears and a round body offers large open spaces for easy coloring. This kawaii bat coloring sheet is cute, simple, and perfect for young children.
Mandala bat coloring page intricate pattern for adults printable pdf

27. Mandala Bat Coloring Page

An intricate bat design weaves through mandala patterns for relaxing, detailed coloring. This printable bat coloring page for adults is a soothing PDF for mindful creativity.
Night sky bat color by number worksheet pdf download

28. Night Sky Bat Color by Number Worksheet

A guided color-by-number bat soars through stars and a crescent moon for structured coloring practice. Download this bat worksheet PDF to build number recognition and neat coloring skills.
Realistic bat coloring pdf detailed wing membranes close up

29. Realistic Bat Detailed Coloring PDF

Close-up wing membranes and fine fur textures create a lifelike bat study. This realistic bat coloring page PDF is great for older kids and adults who enjoy detailed work.
Simple bat coloring page for kids with big easy shapes printable

30. Simple Bat Coloring Page for Kids

Big, easy shapes and friendly outlines make this bat ideal for little hands and beginners. Print this simple bat coloring page for quick, stress-free coloring time.
Steampunk bat coloring page with gears and clock parts creative printable

31. Steampunk Bat Coloring Page

Gears, clock parts, and metal plates decorate a creative steampunk bat with bold outlines. This imaginative bat coloring page printable invites shading, cross-hatching, and metallic effects.
Vampire bat coloring sheet perched on a rock for adults detailed

32. Vampire Bat Detailed Coloring Sheet

A perched vampire bat shows textured wings and rocky details in a dramatic scene. This detailed bat coloring sheet for adults offers deep shadows and realistic features to color.

After You Color Your Bat Coloring Pages

  • Create a Night Sky Effect: Lightly shade the background with blue or violet, then blend with a tissue for a smooth twilight glow.
  • Add Moonlight Highlights: Leave thin white edges along the wings, ears, and nose to suggest reflected moonlight.
  • Try Echolocation Doodles: Draw curved “sound wave” lines in the sky to teach kids about how bats navigate at night.
  • Make a Mini Nature Journal: Glue finished pages into a folder and label each one (species, habitat, time of night) to sneak in simple science learning.
  • Craft Ideas: Turn colored sheets into bookmarks, party invites, or a Halloween garland—laminate for durability.

Discover and Print the Best Bat Coloring Pages

These Bat Coloring Pages combine cute characters, simple outlines, and moody night scenes to keep kids engaged beyond Halloween. Download the PDFs, print as many as you need for classroom centers or rainy-day activities, and build a themed binder with flying, hanging, and sleeping bat poses.

FAQ and Tips

  • How can you show your bat flying in your coloring page?

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  • What colors would you use to make a bat look spooky in your coloring page?

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