Step 1: Draw the head by making a half circle on top that connects to a half ellipse on the bottom.
Step 2: Make the body by adding a long ellipse and connect it to the head.
Step 3: Add two tiny ears to the top of the head.
Step 4: Next add the legs. Draw two legs in front and two legs in back. Don't forget to add the feet!
Step 5: Draw a tiny tail on the back of the body.
Step 6: Finish up your hippopotamus by adding eyes, two dots for the nose and the mouth. Great job!
How to Draw a Hippopotamus for Kids – Step-by-Step Tutorial