Getting a pile of Zootopia coloring pages is just the first step—the real fun starts once the crayons are down. Since the movie is all about different “districts” and big personalities, you can get pretty creative with how you use those finished masterpieces.
Here are a few ways to turn those coloring pages into actual activities:
1. The “Zootopia Police Department” Case Files
Instead of just hanging them on the fridge, turn the pages into a “detective’s log.”
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The Craft: Staple several colored pages together with a piece of construction paper on top labeled “ZPD Evidence File.”
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The Twist: On the back of each page, write a “clue” or a character description. It turns a coloring book into a storytelling prop for pretend play.
2. Stand-Up Character Puppets
Turn Judy, Nick, and Flash into 3D figures that can actually move around.
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The Craft: Glue the colored page onto a piece of thin cardboard (like an empty cereal box) before cutting the character out.
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The Assembly: Tape a jumbo craft stick or a toilet paper roll to the back.
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Pro-Tip: If you have a Flash (the sloth) page, tape it to a string and move it as slowly as humanly possible for the full effect.
3. DIY “Junior ZPD” Badges
If you have pages with the ZPD logo or Judy wearing her badge, you’ve got the perfect DIY accessory.
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The Craft: Color the badge area with metallic markers or yellow crayons. Cut it out and “laminate” it with clear packing tape.
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The Finish: Tape a safety pin to the back, and you’re ready to “try everything.”
4. Shadow Box “Districts”
Zootopia is famous for its different environments (Sahara Square, Tundratown, the Rainforest).
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The Craft: Find a shallow cardboard box. Use your colored characters as the “actors” and use scraps of blue paper for ice or green tissue paper for the jungle.
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The Layout: Glue the characters at different depths within the box to create a 3D scene.
5. Custom “Pawpsicles” Bookmarks
In honor of Nick Wilde’s famous hustle, you can make themed bookmarks.
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The Craft: Cut out small versions of the characters or the “Pawpsicle” icons from the pages.
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The Assembly: Glue them to the top of a wide craft stick painted red. It’s a great way to encourage some reading time after the crafting is done.
