Mort Costume
Channel your inner cute, foot-obsessed mouse lemur with this cozy look.
Mort, the adorable and chaotic mouse lemur from DreamWorks' Madagascar franchise, is known for his giant eyes, tiny stature, and obsession with King Julien's feet. Dressing up as Mort is a fun, comfortable choice for fans of the movies who want a cute and funny animal look. The costume centers around a soft brown and cream color palette, oversized lemur ears, and Mort's signature wide-eyed expression.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $25–65
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See yourself as Mort
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What you need for a Mort costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Mort costume — one box instead of 4 pieces.
Brown hooded onesie
A soft, plush light brown or tan hooded jumpsuit with a white or cream belly panel.
DIY: Use a plain light brown sweatshirt and sweatpants, then fabric-glue a cream felt oval to the chest.
Oversized lemur ears
Large, rounded brown felt ears with pink or cream inner lining, attached to a headband or the hood.
DIY: Cut ear shapes out of brown and pink felt, stiffen them with cardboard, and sew or glue them to the hood of your onesie.
Striped lemur tail
A plush, long tail with alternating light brown and dark brown or black stripes.
DIY: Stuff a long brown sock with polyester fiberfill and paint dark stripes on it using fabric paint.
Big eye glasses or goggles
Oversized round glasses with printed graphics of Mort's giant, dilated pupils.
DIY: Cut large circles out of white cardstock, draw giant black pupils with yellow rings, and attach them to cheap glasses frames with small viewing holes poked through.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Mort costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the light brown plush onesie and zip it up comfortably.
- 2
Attach the striped plush lemur tail to the back of the onesie using a heavy-duty safety pin.
- 3
Place the oversized lemur ears headband on your head, or pull up the hood if your ears are attached directly to it.
- 4
Put on the oversized cartoon eye glasses to capture Mort's signature wide-eyed, hyper-focused stare.
- 5
Wear simple brown or neutral sneakers to keep the focus on the animal suit.
Makeup & hair
If not using cartoon glasses, use face paint to draw large white circles around your eyes, ringed with yellow, and add a small black nose on the tip of your snout. Keep hair tucked away under the hood or headband.
Mort for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with King Julien (wearing a lemur tail and a leafy crown) so you can playfully chase his feet all night.
- group
- Form a full Madagascar crew with Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Gloria the Hippo, and Melman the Giraffe.
- kids
- A plush lemur onesie makes an incredibly warm, comfortable, and adorable Halloween costume for toddlers.
- Plus size
- A loose-fitting, oversized fleece animal onesie provides a highly comfortable and flexible fit for all body types.
- pet
- A small dog or cat can wear a simple brown knit hat with large felt lemur ears attached.
Tips
- To stay in character, occasionally stare wide-eyed at people's shoes and make playful grabs for their feet.
- Onesies can get warm indoors; wear lightweight, breathable t-shirts and shorts underneath.
- Ensure your DIY eye goggles have clear pinholes or mesh so you can navigate crowded party spaces safely.
Mort costume FAQ
- What kind of animal is Mort from Madagascar?
- Mort is a Goodman's mouse lemur, which explains his tiny size, round ears, and giant, expressive eyes.
- How do I make Mort's giant eyes?
- You can paint large wooden discs or plastic dome glasses white with large black pupils and yellow outer rings, leaving small peep holes to see through.
- Is a Mort costume good for cold weather?
- Yes, a plush fleece onesie is incredibly warm, making it perfect for chilly October trick-or-treating.
Did you know? Despite his cute and innocent appearance, Mort is actually revealed in the spin-off series to be an ancient, immortal being who has absorbed the souls of multiple alternate versions of himself.