Zootopia Costume
Anyone can be anything in these Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde looks.
Zootopia costumes are a massive hit for Disney fans who love the dynamic duo of optimistic bunny cop Judy Hopps and cynical con-artist fox Nick Wilde. Whether you want to enforce the law in a sleek police uniform or keep it breezy in a green Hawaiian shirt, these looks are instantly recognizable and highly customizable. This guide covers how to assemble both iconic character styles for your next event.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $35–80
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What you need for a Zootopia costume
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Judy's Police Vest and Shirt
A navy blue tactical vest worn over a matching long-sleeve navy blue athletic shirt.
DIY: Use a navy blue t-shirt and draw tactical vest seams on it with a black fabric marker.
Judy's Bunny Ears and Tail
Long, plush grey bunny ears with pink inner lining on a headband, plus a small round grey puff tail.
DIY: Cut ear shapes out of grey and pink felt, insert craft wire to make them stand up, and glue them to a headband.
Judy's Police Badge and Utility Belt
A gold toy police badge pinned to the vest, paired with a black utility belt featuring small pouches.
DIY: Cut a badge shape out of cardboard, wrap it in gold foil, and draw the details with a black marker.
Nick's Green Hawaiian Shirt
A light green, short-sleeve button-down shirt featuring a subtle dark green leaf print.
DIY: Take a plain light green button-down shirt and paint simple dark green leaf shapes using fabric paint.
Nick's Striped Tie
A dark blue and red diagonally striped necktie, worn loosely around the collar.
DIY: Use a plain blue tie and paint diagonal red stripes onto it with acrylic paint.
Nick's Fox Ears and Tail
Plush orange fox ears on a headband with white inner fur, and a long, bushy orange tail with a white tip.
DIY: Construct ears and a tail using orange and white faux fur fabric and attach them to a headband and safety pin.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Zootopia costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
For Judy Hopps: Put on the navy blue long-sleeve shirt and matching navy pants or leggings.
- 2
Layer the navy blue tactical vest over the shirt, and pin the gold police badge to the left chest.
- 3
Fasten the black utility belt around your waist, positioning the pouches at your hips.
- 4
For Nick Wilde: Put on a pair of casual brown or khaki trousers.
- 5
Put on the green leaf-print Hawaiian shirt, leave the top collar buttons open, and tie the striped tie loosely around your neck.
- 6
For both characters: Secure the respective animal ear headband on your head and attach the tail to the back of your pants.
Makeup & hair
For Judy, keep makeup simple with a pink nose tip and drawn-on whiskers. For Nick, use orange and white face paint to create a fox muzzle, or simply wear a pair of cool sunglasses to match his relaxed attitude.
Zootopia for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- The ultimate pairing: one person goes as Officer Judy Hopps and the other goes as Nick Wilde.
- group
- Add characters like Chief Bogo in a full police uniform, Flash the Sloth in a short-sleeve striped shirt, or Assistant Mayor Bellwether with a curly blonde wig.
- kids
- Kids look adorable in plush Judy or Nick onesies with built-in hoods featuring ears.
- Plus size
- A stretchy navy blue track jacket works beautifully as a comfortable, forgiving base for Judy's police uniform.
- pet
- A small green Hawaiian shirt for dogs makes an easy and hilarious pet Nick Wilde.
Tips
- If you are wearing Judy's bunny ears, use bobby pins to secure the headband so it doesn't slip off when you move.
- For Nick's tail, pin it securely to your belt loop rather than the pants fabric to prevent sagging.
- Carry a giant red DIY 'Pawpsicle' prop made of red poster board on a wooden dowel to complete Nick's look.
Zootopia costume FAQ
- What does Judy Hopps wear in Zootopia?
- Judy wears a navy blue police uniform consisting of a long-sleeve shirt, pants, a tactical vest, a gold badge, a black utility belt, and grey bunny ears and tail.
- How do you make a DIY Nick Wilde costume?
- You need a green leaf-patterned Hawaiian shirt, khaki pants, a blue and red striped tie worn loosely, and a set of fox ears and a bushy tail.
- Is the Zootopia costume good for couples?
- Yes, Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde are one of the most popular Disney couples costumes due to their contrasting colors and fun dynamic.
Did you know? Judy Hopps' police badge number is 913, which is a nod to the release date of the classic Disney animated film 'The Fox and the Hound' (September 13).