Diplodocus Coloring Page by the River

This free Diplodocus coloring page gives a long-necked dinosaur room to stretch across the paper. Print the PDF and add your own riverbank, palms, and distant landscape.

What we know about Diplodocus

Diplodocus lived in western North America during the late Jurassic, roughly 154 to 152 million years ago. It was a sauropod with a long neck, a very long tail, a small head, and peg-like teeth at the front of its jaws. Some species reached about 24 to 27 meters long, with much of that length coming from the tail and neck.

• Its fossils are part of the Morrison Formation in Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, and nearby regions.
• The tail may have acted as a balance and could have been moved quickly, although its exact use remains debated.
• Diplodocus lived tens of millions of years before humans.

Coloring and printing tips

• Print at 100% on US Letter; choose fit to page or shrink to fit for A4.
• Crayons work well across the long body, while colored pencils help define river ripples and palm leaves.
• Use 65-90 lb paper or 90-160 gsm. Cardstock is best for markers.
• Use layered greens for the plants and a contrasting color along the long tail.

Compare it with the Brachiosaurus coloring page, then visit the full dinosaur page collection.