Mort (Madagascar) Costume
Channel your inner cute, chaotic, and King Julien-obsessed mouse lemur.
Mort is the adorable, wide-eyed Goodman's mouse lemur from the Madagascar franchise who is famously obsessed with King Julien's feet. Dressing up as Mort is a fantastic choice for fans of the movies who want a cute, funny, and highly recognizable animal look. The costume centers around a cozy brown-and-cream lemur palette, oversized eyes, and a long, fluffy tail.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $25–65
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What you need for a Mort (Madagascar) costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Mort (Madagascar) costume — one box instead of 4 pieces.
Brown Hooded Onesie
A soft, light brown or tan plush hooded jumpsuit to serve as Mort's furry body.
DIY: Use a plain light brown oversized hoodie and matching sweatpants.
Cream Felt Belly Patch
A large oval of cream or off-white felt to mimic Mort's lighter underbelly.
DIY: Cut an oval out of an old cream-colored t-shirt and safety pin or fabric glue it to the chest.
Lemur Ears and Tail Set
A set featuring round, fuzzy brown ears on a headband and a long, plush brown-and-black striped or solid brown tail.
DIY: Cut ear shapes from brown felt, glue them to a headband, and stuff a brown knee sock with batting for the tail.
Oversized Googly Eye Glasses
Novelty glasses with giant, wide-open eyes to capture Mort's signature hyper-focused stare.
DIY: Cut large white felt circles with smaller black pupils and attach them to the hood of your onesie.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Mort (Madagascar) 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 cream felt oval patch to the chest area of the onesie using safety pins or double-sided fabric tape.
- 3
Secure the long plush tail around your waist using its belt loop or safety pin it to the back of the onesie.
- 4
Place the lemur ear headband on your head, pulling your hair back to keep the ears prominent.
- 5
Put on the oversized googly eye glasses to instantly mimic Mort's wide-eyed, innocent expression.
Makeup & hair
Keep hair simple or tucked under the hood. For makeup, paint a small black circle on the tip of your nose and use white face paint around your eyes to make them look even larger and rounder.
Mort (Madagascar) for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as King Julien (complete with a leaf crown) so you can playfully chase their feet.
- group
- Form a full Madagascar crew with Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Gloria the Hippo, and Melman the Giraffe.
- kids
- Use a cozy toddler-sized squirrel or lemur onesie with felt eyes glued to the hood for an adorable, warm Halloween outfit.
- Plus size
- A loose-fitting, oversized brown fleece jumpsuit provides a comfortable and screen-accurate silhouette.
- pet
- A small brown pet sweater paired with a lightweight striped plush tail attached to the harness.
Tips
- Wear lightweight clothes underneath the onesie, as plush fabric can get very warm indoors.
- Practice Mort's signature pose: hands clasped together under your chin with a wide, adoring stare.
- Secure the tail firmly with a safety pin so it doesn't drag on the ground or get stepped on during parties.
Mort (Madagascar) costume FAQ
- What kind of animal is Mort from Madagascar?
- Mort is a Goodman's mouse lemur, known for his tiny size, huge round eyes, and long tail.
- How do I make a DIY Mort costume?
- Start with a brown hoodie and sweatpants, fabric-glue a cream felt oval to the chest, and attach handmade felt ears to the hood.
- What is Mort's personality for acting in character?
- Mort is hyperactive, incredibly cute, easily distracted, and fiercely loyal to King Julien—especially obsessed with touching his feet.
Did you know? Despite his cute, baby-like appearance, official Madagascar lore reveals that Mort is actually an ancient, immortal being who has had multiple wives and can absorb other souls.