How to Draw a Koala

G’day, little artists and parents! Let’s embark on a cuddly adventure down under as we learn how to draw a koala.

These adorable and sleepy marsupials are native to Australia and are known for their love of eucalyptus leaves.

In this tutorial, we’ll guide you step by step, making it a breeze for you to create a lovable koala drawing that’s sure to melt hearts.

final drawing-how to draw a koala

Materials Needed:

  • Paper
  • Pencil
  • Eraser
  • Coloring Supplies

Perfect For:

  • Kids
  • Newbies

How to Draw a Koala

Easy Koala Drawing for Kids – Step by Step Tutorial

Step 1 – Start by drawing leaf-like shape to outline the koala’s right ear.

how to draw a koala step 1

Step 2 – Do the same for the left ear.

how to draw a koala step 2

Step 3 – Now, outline the face of the koala.

how to draw a koala step 3

Step 4 – Add this rectangular shape with rounded corners to form the koala’s nose.

how to draw a koala step 4

Step 5 – Now, add two little circles to form the koala’s eyes.

how to draw a koala step 5

Step 6 – Next, form the arms of the animal.

how to draw a koala step 6

Step 7 – With a curved line, form the koala’s back.

how to draw a koala step 7

Step 8 – Now, draw this ellipse shape to form the thigh of the koala.

how to draw a koala step 8

Step 9 – Finally, draw the feet and toes of the koala.

how to draw a koala step 9

Congratulations, mate! You’ve successfully learned how to draw a koala. Your final drawing should look like the sketch below. Now, it’s time to add some colors to complete the drawing and make it more realistic.

final sketch-how to draw a koala

Now you can share your delightful koala artwork with your friends and family, or even create a collection of cuddly animal drawings.

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About the Koala

  • Koalas are marsupials, meaning they carry their young in a pouch.
  • They sleep for up to 20 hours a day to conserve energy.
  • They are native to Australia and feed exclusively on eucalyptus leaves.
  • Koalas have a unique thumb on their back legs to help them grasp trees.
  • They have a low metabolism and produce very little waste, a single tree can support multiple koalas.
  • Koalas have a loud vocalization, including grunts, snores, and growls, for communication.
  • The scientific name for koalas, Phascolarctos cinereus, means “ash-grey pouched bear”.