How to Draw a Kangaroo (Easy Step by Step)
A kangaroo is a friendly animal to draw because it is made from simple shapes: an oval head, long ears, curvy lines, and one big U. The best part is the baby joey peeking out of the pouch. Once you can draw this kangaroo, you can make a whole hopping family.
- Medium
- 15 minutes
- 8 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a kangaroo step by step
How to Draw a Kangaroo · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch this oval. It only shows where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase it at the end.
Step 2: The head
Draw a rounded oval for the head, then stretch the right side out into a gentle pointed snout. Join the lines to close the shape.
Step 3: Back and tummy
Starting just under the head on the left, draw a long curve down the back that ends in a pointed back leg. On the right, draw a big round tummy curve that sweeps down toward the ground.
Step 4: The two ears
On top of the head, draw two tall skinny ovals that lean a little apart, like long leaves. Let the bottoms touch the head.
Step 5: Leg and big foot
Start at the pointed tip of the leg and draw a long slanted line toward the right for the bottom of the leg. Then step down into a long, flat foot with a rounded toe, and add a small matching toe where the tummy curve meets the ground.
Step 6: Eye and little arm
Add a small round dot for the eye near the middle of the head. Then draw a little sideways hook shape, like a curly C, on the chest for the arm.
Step 7: The pouch
On the tummy, draw a big U shape like a smile, with both ends pointing up. This is the pouch where a baby can ride.
Step 8: Baby joey
Inside the pouch, draw a small circle for the baby's face with two tiny bumps on top for ears. Add two little dots for the eyes.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your kangaroo? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a llama or how to draw a raccoon next.
Tips for drawing a kangaroo
- Start with the head as a light oval, then pull one side out into a snout so it comes out round and smooth.
- The long back foot is the trickiest part. Take it slowly: slant the line from the leg tip, then step down into the flat foot and the rounded toe.
- Keep the pouch U wide and the joey small, so the baby fits inside without touching the pouch line.
Free kangaroo coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this kangaroo coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your kangaroo drawing
Try warm sandy brown or reddish tan for the kangaroo, with a lighter cream color on the tummy and the pouch. Color the joey a little lighter than its mom so it stands out.
Kangaroo fun fact for kids
A baby kangaroo is called a joey, and it is only about the size of a jellybean when it is born. It climbs into its mother's pouch and stays there for months while it grows.
Questions about drawing a kangaroo
What shapes do I need to draw a kangaroo?
You need an oval for the head with a pointed snout, two long thin ovals for ears, big curves for the back and tummy, and a U shape for the pouch. A long flat shape makes the foot.
How do I make my kangaroo look cuter?
Keep the eye a small dot and make the ears nice and tall. Adding the baby joey peeking out of the pouch makes it extra sweet.
How do I draw the baby kangaroo in the pouch?
Draw a small circle inside the U-shaped pouch, add two tiny bumps on top for ears, and put two dots for eyes. Keep it small so it fits.
