Zuma Costume
Dive into adventure with this bright orange water rescue pup costume.
Zuma is the beloved chocolate Labrador water rescue pup from the hit animated series PAW Patrol. Kids love dressing up as this laid-back, water-loving pup for Halloween, birthdays, and playtime. The signature look consists of a bright orange rescue vest, a matching helmet with floppy brown ears, and a handy pup pack.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $15–45
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What you need for a Zuma costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Zuma costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Orange vest or jumpsuit
A bright orange utility vest, puffer vest, or long-sleeve fleece jumpsuit.
DIY: Use a plain orange t-shirt or cut the sleeves off an old orange sweatshirt.
Brown base layer
A matching chocolate brown long-sleeve shirt and pants to represent Zuma's fur.
DIY: Use any solid brown sweatpants and long-sleeve tee from the closet.
Orange helmet or cap
A lightweight orange construction hat, skateboard helmet, or fabric cap.
DIY: Paint a cheap plastic construction hat with bright orange spray paint.
Brown dog ears
Floppy brown felt or plush dog ears attached to the sides of the helmet.
DIY: Cut ear shapes out of brown felt and hot-glue them directly to the sides of the helmet.
Blue collar with anchor badge
A royal blue collar or ribbon featuring Zuma's silver shield badge with an orange anchor.
DIY: Cut a strip of blue felt, draw the anchor badge on cardstock, and safety-pin it to the collar.
Orange pup pack
A small, bright orange backpack to mimic Zuma's high-tech rescue gear.
DIY: Wrap a small cardboard box in orange construction paper or felt and add grey duct tape straps.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Zuma costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the chocolate brown long-sleeve shirt and pants as the base layer.
- 2
Layer the bright orange vest or jumpsuit over the brown base layer.
- 3
Fasten the royal blue collar around the neck, ensuring the anchor badge is centered in the front.
- 4
Strap on the orange pup pack backpack over the shoulders.
- 5
Place the orange helmet, complete with the attached brown floppy ears, securely on the head.
Makeup & hair
Paint a small black circle on the tip of the nose with non-toxic face paint and add three small whisker dots on each cheek. No hair styling is required as the helmet covers the head.
Zuma for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Ryder or another PAW Patrol pup like Skye or Chase for a fun duo.
- group
- Gather friends to dress up as the entire PAW Patrol squad, including Marshall, Rubble, and Rocky.
- kids
- This costume is highly popular for toddlers and young kids; use soft, tagless fleece layers for maximum comfort.
- Plus size
- Adults can scale this look up using a bright orange safety vest over a brown tracksuit.
- pet
- Dress your dog in a simple orange canine vest and a blue collar with a lightweight felt anchor tag.
Tips
- Choose a real orange backpack for the pup pack so your child can use it to collect and carry their Halloween candy.
- Make sure the helmet fits snugly but comfortably so it doesn't slip off during active play or trick-or-treating.
- If trick-or-treating in cold weather, choose a warm fleece brown base layer to keep your child cozy without hiding the costume.
Zuma costume FAQ
- What color is Zuma's uniform?
- Zuma's signature uniform color is bright orange, accented with a royal blue collar and a silver anchor badge.
- How do you make a DIY Zuma badge?
- Cut a shield shape out of silver cardstock, draw a bright orange anchor in the center, and laminate it with clear tape for durability.
- What breed of dog is Zuma?
- Zuma is a chocolate Labrador Retriever, which is why a solid brown base layer is used to represent his fur.
Did you know? Zuma is the PAW Patrol's water rescue specialist, and his name is a playful nod to the famous Zuma Beach in Malibu, California.