Cute Animal-Themed Costumes for Kids
Lobster
Start with red footie pajamas and glue googly eyes at the top to make this one-of-a-kind lobster costume. If you're not handy with a sewing machine, use construction paper and cardboard to create the orange and red body, and use red pipe cleaners for the antennae and legs.
Submitted by: chpriverside
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Cow
Simply paint cow spots onto a hooded sweatshirt to make this easy cow costume.
Submitted by: sasithorn_smith
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Ladybug
Polka-dot wings and zigzag antennae are highlights of this adorable ladybug costume.
Submitted by: kriz10mariani
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Penguin
Add a bill and eyes to a black-and-white pajama set to create a simple penguin costume!
Submitted by: dackiee
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Lion
Use curled black and gold ribbon to create an impressive lion's mane.
Submitted by: lashalene_pittman
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Monkey
Create ears, a collar, and a banana hat out of felt to make this monkey costume. Don't forget the fuzzy tummy!
Submitted by: reneeedmonds2002
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Chicken
Lots of feathers are essential to create this perfect costume for your little chick!
Submitted by: senchagrey
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Jaguar
Add spots and ears to a brown jumpsuit to make a comfy jaguar costume.
Submitted by: WImommyof2
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Puppy
Floppy ears and spots make this puppy costume a showstopper.
Submitted by: abbymoffitt
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Frog
A green onesie, some spots, and googly eyes are all you need to create the perfect frog costume.
Submitted by: zoogrl04
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Skunk
Furry fabric and pink ears create an adorable skunk costume for your little stinker.
Submitted by: johnston1821
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Octopus
Create this costume using metallic material and suction cups from a bathroom mat. Hot-glue the suction cups and stuff the tentacles to create this adorable eight-arm wonder.
Submitted by: linedog20
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Elephant
Dress your child in a gray sweat suit to make this cute and cozy costume. Floppy ears, elephant booties, and a long trunk complete the look.
Submitted by: maggie_cordero
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Giant Squid
Create this cute costume out of red felt and add white felt dots for suckers.
Submitted by: stefandoscar
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Dinosaur Costume
Wings made out of brown felt actually flap and fold up! Make the rest of the costume out of brown fabric and add big googly eyes at the top.
Submitted by: ambersosebeemk
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Turtle
Create this costume using dark green and lime green fabric, and use stuffing to make the bumpy shell.
Submitted by: meem318
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Peacock
This colorful peacock costume uses bright felt to create an impressive tail of feathers.
Submitted by: nicoleanewell
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Owl
Create this adorable costume with brown fabric and white feathers. Use felt for the eyes and beak.
Submitted by: hriddleb
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Squirrel
Use lots of fuzzy fabric to create your little squirrel's bushy tail!
Submitted by: alleykat13
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Bumblebee
Sew a black-and-yellow patch on a T-shirt to create a buzzy bumblebee costume.
Submitted: weltman