Learn how to draw a zebra in 10 easy steps with this beginner-friendly tutorial for kids and all ages. Follow a simple step-by-step guide to draw a cute cartoon zebra!

How to Draw a Zebra — Step-by-Step Guide for Kids and Beginners

Let’s Draw a Cute Cartoon Zebra Together!

Welcome to our fun and easy drawing tutorial, where you’ll learn how to draw a zebra step by step! This lesson is designed for kids, beginners, and anyone who enjoys drawing animals in a simple cartoon style. By following just 10 clear steps, you’ll be able to draw an adorable zebra with its signature black and white stripes, large ears, and fluffy tail.

What Makes Zebras So Unique?

Zebras are part of the horse family, but what makes them truly stand out is their bold-striped coats. No two zebras have the same pattern — each one is as unique as a fingerprint! They live mostly in Africa and travel in herds. With their striking black and white colors, zebras have inspired cartoon artists for decades.

In this tutorial, we’re focusing on a cartoon zebra version — cute, expressive, and perfect for young artists to practice proportions, shapes, and patterns.

What You’ll Learn in This Zebra Drawing Lesson:

How to build a drawing from basic shapes
How to draw animal faces and body parts
How to add cartoon-style zebra stripes
How to finish and color your drawing

Whether you’re drawing just for fun, school, or to improve your skills, this zebra tutorial is a great way to practice animal drawing while having fun.

Tools You’ll Need to Draw

To follow along with this tutorial, you’ll need just a few simple drawing supplies:

Pencil
Eraser
Black pen or fine liner
Coloring supplies (markers, crayons, or colored pencils)

Time needed: 20 minutes

How to Draw a Zebra — Step-by-Step Guide

Draw the Head Shape and Eyes
Start by drawing the basic shape of the zebra’s head — think of a peanut or an oval with a slightly extended lower part for the muzzle. Inside the head, draw two big oval eyes placed vertically.
Add Facial Features
Depict the small rounded snout at the bottom of the face and add nostrils. Then, sketch pupils inside the eyes and draw a simple smile to give the zebra a friendly expression.
Add Ears
Now draw two large, pointed ears on top of the head.
Finish the Face
Inside each ear, add a smaller shape to show the inner ear. Between the ears, draw the first set of zebra stripes on the forehead.
Draw the Body Shape
From the neck, draw the outline of the zebra’s body — a large, rounded shape like a stretched oval. This forms the base for the torso.
Add Body Stripes and Mane
Draw a wavy mane starting at the top of the head and continuing down the back of the neck. Then add several triangular stripes on the body to represent the zebra’s pattern.
Depict the Front Legs
From the body, draw two front legs going downward. Make them rounded and slightly curved to give a cartoon feel. The hooves should be slightly wider at the bottom.
Draw the Back Legs and Tail
Now add the two back legs — again, rounded and symmetrical. Then draw the zebra’s tail curving outward from the rear, ending in a rounded, furry tip.
Final Touches and Small Details
Add more detail to the legs by drawing small knee markings and finish off any remaining body stripes. You can also add some slight shading lines to suggest volume. You need to detail the legs of your zebra by adding hoof lines as shown.
Color Your Zebra Drawing
Finally, finish the drawing by coloring in the mane, hooves, tail tip, and all the stripes with dark gray or black. Leave the rest of the zebra white for that classic black-and-white zebra look.

You’ve Learned How to Draw a Zebra! What’s Next?

Your Cartoon Zebra is Ready!

Great job following along with this tutorial on how to draw a zebra! With each step, you’ve built a full drawing from a basic outline into a finished, colored cartoon zebra. You’ve practiced symmetry, added fun animal details, and made your drawing pop with bold stripe patterns.

Want to Draw More Cute Animals?

If you had fun with this lesson, don’t stop here! Explore more animal drawing guides on our website HowToDrawEasy.net. We have dozens of beginner-friendly tutorials on how to draw all kinds of animals—from jungle favorites to farm animals, sea creatures, and even cartoon characters.

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Share Your Art!

Finished your zebra drawing? Share it with your family and friends! And if you want to keep learning, check back regularly — new drawing!