Timon Costume
Hakuna Matata! Bring Disney's favorite fast-talking meerkat to life.
Timon is the witty, fast-talking meerkat from Disney's classic animated film, The Lion King. Known for his carefree 'Hakuna Matata' philosophy alongside his best friend Pumbaa, he is a highly popular choice for Disney-themed group and couples costumes. His look features a warm tan and cream color palette, a slender meerkat tail, and a distinct tuft of red hair.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $25–75
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See yourself as Timon
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What you need for a Timon costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Timon costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Tan jumpsuit or hoodie set
A solid tan or light brown zip-up jumpsuit or matching hoodie and sweatpants set.
DIY: Use a plain tan hoodie and matching sweatpants from your closet.
Cream belly patch
A large oval patch of cream-colored felt or fabric attached to the center chest and stomach.
DIY: Cut an oval out of a cream-colored t-shirt or felt sheet and safety pin it to your top.
Meerkat hood or hat
A tan hood or cap featuring round ears, cartoon eyes, and a small tuft of bright red hair on top.
DIY: Attach tan felt ears and a tuft of red yarn or faux fur to a plain tan baseball cap.
Meerkat tail
A long, slender tan tail that tapers at the end, attached to the back of the pants.
DIY: Stuff a long tan knee-high sock with batting or newspaper and pin it to your waistband.
Brown fabric paint
Dark brown fabric paint or a thick marker to add stripes to the back of the costume.
DIY: Cut thin strips of dark brown felt and fabric-glue them horizontally across the lower back.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Timon costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the tan jumpsuit or matching hoodie and sweatpants set as your base layer.
- 2
Secure the cream-colored felt oval to the front chest and stomach area using fabric glue or safety pins.
- 3
Paint 3 to 4 horizontal dark brown stripes across the lower back of your top to mimic a meerkat's natural markings.
- 4
Attach the slender tan tail to the back of your waistband so it hangs down freely.
- 5
Put on the meerkat hood or decorated tan cap, ensuring the red hair tuft is standing upright.
- 6
Complete the look with simple brown or tan shoes.
Makeup & hair
If your hood doesn't cover your face, use black face paint to draw a small button nose and thin whiskers on your cheeks. If not using a hood, style your hair upward with strong-hold gel and temporary orange-red hair spray.
Timon for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with a friend dressed in a Pumbaa warthog costume for the ultimate Disney duo.
- group
- Join forces with Simba, Nala, and Rafiki for a full Lion King group theme.
- kids
- A cozy, one-piece fleece meerkat jumpsuit with an attached hood is perfect for toddlers.
- Plus size
- A loose-fitting tan zip-up hoodie and matching sweatpants offer a comfortable, highly adjustable fit.
- pet
- A small tan dog hoodie with a red hair tuft and felt ears makes an adorable pet costume.
Tips
- Opt for fleece materials if you are wearing this costume outdoors in cool autumn weather.
- Insert a bendable craft wire into your DIY tail so you can curve it upward like a real meerkat.
- Practice Timon's signature pose: standing upright on your tiptoes with your hands resting on your hips.
Timon costume FAQ
- What kind of animal is Timon?
- Timon is a meerkat, which is a small mongoose-like mammal native to southern Africa, known for standing on its hind legs.
- How do I make a simple DIY Timon costume?
- Wear a tan sweatshirt and sweatpants, safety-pin a cream felt oval to your chest, attach a stuffed tan sock to your back as a tail, and wear a tan hat with a red yarn tuft.
- What are the key colors for a Timon costume?
- The primary colors are tan or light brown for the body, cream for the belly, dark brown for the back stripes, and bright red or orange for the hair tuft.
Did you know? Nathan Lane and Ernie Sabella originally auditioned to play the hyenas, but their incredible comedic chemistry led the directors to cast them as Timon and Pumbaa instead.