Wombat Fun for Kids: Facts, Videos & Coloring Page Activities

Wombat

Wombats are friendly, chubby marsupials from Australia. These gentle, burrowing animals have strong legs and thick fur. They are famous for carrying their babies in pouches that open toward the back—so they don’t fill up with dirt when digging!

Watch a Wombat in Action!

Check out this fun video to see a wombat waddling, digging, and munching:

What Is a Wombat?

Wombats are special animals called marsupials that carry their babies in pouches.

They are about 1 m (3 ft) long and weigh around 14–35 kg (30–77 lb).
They have short legs, strong claws, and big heads.
Wombats are quiet and calm—but they can growl or grunt if they are scared.

Where Do Wombats Live?

These cuddly diggers live in Australia, including Tasmania.

They live in forests, grassy hills, and scrublands.
They build long and cozy burrow homes underground.

What Do Wombats Eat?

Wombats are herbivores, which means they eat plants.

They snack on grasses, roots, and bark.
They use their strong claws and teeth to pull up roots.

How Big Is a Wombat?

A wombat is about as long as a small child is tall.

Imagine a child lying on the floor—that’s about 1 m (3 ft) long!
Wombats can weigh as much as 5–8 of your school backpacks.

What Sound Do Wombats Make?

Wombats don’t talk like dogs or cats—they make gentle grunts and growls.

Listen here to hear their sounds:

Cool Wombat Facts

Wombats are awesome animals! Here are some fun facts:

They poop cube-shaped droppings—how funny!
Their pouch faces backward to keep babies clean while digging.
They can dig tunnels that are more than 30 m (100 ft) long.
A group of wombats is called a “wisdom” or a “colony.”
They can live up to 15 years in the wild and even older in zoos.
When threatened, they hide in burrows and use their tough rear end to block the entrance.
Their fur helps keep them warm in winter and cool in summer.
They eat slowly and digest food for up to two weeks—which helps them survive when there’s not much food.

Printables and Coloring Fun

Let’s color and play with wombats!

Download Wombat Coloring Page (PDF)

Wombats in the Eco-System

Wombats are important helpers in nature!

By digging, they help mix soil and let water reach plant roots.
Their burrows give homes to other animals like lizards and insects.
The common wombat is not endangered, but the northern hairy-nosed wombat is critically endangered—with fewer than 300 left.
People are protecting wombats by saving their homes and planting more food for them.