What does Animal from the Muppets wear?

He typically wears a yellow and red vest, tattered brown pants, a spiked collar with a chain, and no shoes, showing off his orange furry feet.

How do I make a DIY Animal mask?

You can build a base using papier-mâché or a construction helmet, then cover it with orange faux fur, pink feather boas, large ping-pong balls for eyes, and a big red felt nose.

Is this costume comfortable for hot weather?

A full furry mask can get very warm. If it is hot, opt for a wild orange wig and face paint instead of a full overhead latex mask.

Animal (The Muppets)

Animal (The Muppets) Costume

Unleash your inner rock star with this wild, high-energy Muppet look.

Animal is the wild, drum-playing force of nature from The Muppets' house band, Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem. Known for his chaotic energy, orange fur, and love for loud music, he is a favorite choice for classic Halloween fun. This costume captures his iconic look with a shaggy red-orange head, a spiked collar, and a rock-and-roll outfit.

Difficulty: Medium
Time: ~60 min
Budget: $40–120

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Orange Furry Mask or Wig
A bright orange, shaggy faux-fur overhead mask or a wild, oversized orange wig with pink and red highlights.
DIY: Glue orange and red yarn or faux fur strips onto a basic baseball cap or beanie.
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Spiked Collar with Chain
A thick black faux-leather collar with silver spikes and a short dangling silver chain.
DIY: Cut a strip of black felt, glue on silver cardboard triangles for spikes, and attach a plastic toy chain.
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Yellow and Red Vest
A sleeveless, open-front vest in bright yellow with red trim or a simple orange-red t-shirt with cut-off sleeves.
DIY: Cut the sleeves off an old yellow t-shirt and draw red zig-zag patterns along the edges with fabric markers.
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Brown Tattered Pants
Brown or tan pants or sweatpants with jagged, shredded cuffs that end mid-calf.
DIY: Take an old pair of brown sweatpants and cut the bottom hems into jagged triangles.
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Drumsticks
A pair of standard wooden drumsticks to carry as his signature prop.
DIY: Use two clean wooden dowels cut to length.
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How to put it together

1
Put on the brown tattered pants, pulling them up to mid-calf height.
2
Layer the yellow vest over a bare chest (or over an orange long-sleeve shirt for warmth).
3
Fasten the spiked collar securely around your neck, letting the silver chain hang down the front.
4
Place the shaggy orange mask or oversized wig on your head, ensuring your eyes align with the eyeholes.
5
Grab your wooden drumsticks and practice your best wild, energetic drumming poses.

Makeup & hair

If using a wig instead of a full mask, paint your nose bright red with face paint, apply black eyeliner around your eyes, and paint a wide, toothy grin around your mouth.

Animal (The Muppets) for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: Pair up with Floyd Pepper, Miss Piggy, or Kermit the Frog.
group: Form the complete Electric Mayhem band with Dr. Teeth, Janice, Floyd, and Zoot.
kids: Use an orange fuzzy hoodie, a felt spiked collar, and soft foam drumsticks for a comfortable toddler version.
Plus size: Use an oversized orange fleece sweatshirt as the base and layer a roomy yellow vest over it.
pet: A simple orange fuzzy mane wig and a lightweight toy spiked collar for dogs.

Tips

If wearing a full latex mask, make sure to test your visibility and ventilation before heading out to a party.
Carry a small tambourine or a single drum head if you want more interactive props to play with.
Keep your energy high for photos—crouch down, hold the drumsticks high, and open your mouth wide in a wild grin.

Animal (The Muppets) costume FAQ

What does Animal from the Muppets wear?: He typically wears a yellow and red vest, tattered brown pants, a spiked collar with a chain, and no shoes, showing off his orange furry feet.
How do I make a DIY Animal mask?: You can build a base using papier-mâché or a construction helmet, then cover it with orange faux fur, pink feather boas, large ping-pong balls for eyes, and a big red felt nose.
Is this costume comfortable for hot weather?: A full furry mask can get very warm. If it is hot, opt for a wild orange wig and face paint instead of a full overhead latex mask.

Did you know? Animal was inspired by wild rock drummers of the 1960s and 70s, particularly Keith Moon of The Who and John Bonham of Led Zeppelin.