Rhinoceros Costume
Stomp into your next party with this powerful, prehistoric-looking animal outfit.
The rhinoceros is one of nature's most powerful and recognizable giants, making it a fantastic choice for animal lovers of all ages. Whether you choose a cozy fleece onesie, a structured cardboard DIY build, or a simple horn mask, the look is instantly recognizable by its signature grey hide and prominent snout horns. This guide covers how to assemble a comfortable, realistic, or funny rhino look for your next event.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $20–60
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What you need for a Rhinoceros costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Rhinoceros costume — one box instead of 4 pieces.
Grey Hooded Onesie or Sweatshirt
A solid grey fleece onesie, or a matching grey hoodie and sweatpants set to serve as the rhino's thick hide.
DIY: Use an oversized grey hoodie and sweatpants you already own.
Plush Rhino Horns
Two white or off-white conical horns (one larger, one smaller) attached to the hood or a headband.
DIY: Roll white felt or cardstock into cones, stuff them with paper, and fabric-glue them to your hood.
Rhino Ears
Small, pointed grey felt ears attached to the sides of the hood or headband.
DIY: Cut teardrop shapes out of grey felt, fold the bases to create depth, and sew or glue them to your hood.
Felt Tail
A thin grey felt strip with a small black tuft of yarn or faux fur at the end, pinned to the back of the pants.
DIY: Braided grey yarn with a black yarn tassel tied to the bottom.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Rhinoceros costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the base layer of solid grey sweatpants and the matching grey hoodie.
- 2
Attach the plush white horns to the center-front of the hood using safety pins or fabric glue, placing the larger horn in front and the smaller one directly behind it.
- 3
Secure the grey felt ears to the sides of the hood, positioning them just behind the horns.
- 4
Pin the grey tail with the black tufted end to the back waistband of your pants.
- 5
Wear grey or black sneakers to complete the monochromatic, heavy-footed look.
Makeup & hair
Keep hair tucked away inside the hood. For a fun touch, use grey face paint to color the tip of your nose black and draw small white highlights on your cheeks.
Rhinoceros for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with a tickbird (oxpecker) costume, or go as a double-rhino crash.
- group
- Form a 'crash' of rhinos in different shades of grey, or pair with other African safari animals like elephants and lions.
- kids
- A soft, zippered plush fleece jumpsuit with built-in hood horns is perfect for keeping toddlers warm.
- Plus size
- An oversized grey fleece jumpsuit or matching sweat suit offers a comfortable, roomy fit for all body types.
- pet
- A grey dog hoodie with two small soft felt horns attached to the hood.
Tips
- If using a hoodie, make sure the hood fits snugly so the weight of the plush horns doesn't pull it backward.
- For outdoor trick-or-treating, the fleece onesie style is excellent for layering warm clothes underneath.
- Add textured fabric paint in horizontal lines across the shoulders to mimic the armored skin folds of an Indian rhinoceros.
Rhinoceros costume FAQ
- How do I make a DIY rhino horn?
- Roll white or cream-colored felt, foam sheets, or poster board into a cone shape, hot glue the seam, and stuff it with cotton balls or tissue paper to help it hold its shape.
- What color should a rhinoceros costume be?
- A solid medium-to-dark grey is the standard color, though you can use textured fabrics to mimic a dusty, muddy hide.
- Is this costume comfortable for a party?
- Yes, choosing a fleece onesie or sweatpants base makes this one of the most comfortable, warm, and mobile costumes you can wear.
Did you know? A group of rhinoceroses is called a 'crash', which perfectly fits their heavy, powerful nature!