Zuma (Paw Patrol) Costume
Dive into adventure with this bright orange pup rescue uniform.
Zuma is the water rescue Chocolate Labrador from PAW Patrol, loved by kids for his laid-back attitude and cool hovercraft. Dressing up as Zuma means wearing his signature bright orange water-rescue uniform, complete with a pup pack and helmet. This guide shows you how to assemble this vibrant, kid-friendly costume using simple apparel or an official jumpsuit.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $15–45
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What you need for a Zuma (Paw Patrol) costume
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Orange vest or long-sleeve shirt
A bright orange zip-up vest, sweatshirt, or long-sleeve t-shirt to serve as the base of the water rescue uniform.
DIY: Use a plain orange t-shirt and cut off the sleeves to make a vest over a blue long-sleeve shirt.
Blue collar with pup tag
A bright blue collar band featuring Zuma's silver anchor badge on an orange background.
DIY: Cut a circle out of grey felt, paint an orange anchor in the center, and attach it to a strip of blue ribbon.
Orange helmet or cap
A bright orange construction-style helmet or a simple orange baseball cap.
DIY: Paint a cheap plastic construction hat bright orange and glue floppy brown felt dog ears to the sides.
Brown puppy ears
Floppy chocolate-brown felt ears attached to the sides of the helmet or a headband.
DIY: Cut long oval shapes from brown felt or fleece and fabric-glue them directly to the sides of the orange hat.
Orange pup pack backpack
A small orange backpack to represent Zuma's high-tech water rescue pup pack.
DIY: Wrap a small cardboard box in orange duct tape and attach blue webbing straps.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on a base layer of comfortable blue pants and a blue long-sleeve shirt to represent the water under-suit.
- 2
Layer the bright orange vest or t-shirt over the blue base layer.
- 3
Fasten the blue collar around the neck, ensuring the silver and orange anchor badge is centered and clearly visible.
- 4
Secure the orange pup pack backpack onto the shoulders.
- 5
Place the orange helmet or cap with attached brown dog ears on the head.
- 6
Add a touch of brown face paint on the nose to complete the Chocolate Labrador look.
Makeup & hair
Use brown face paint to color the tip of the nose black or dark brown, and optionally draw a few puppy whiskers on the cheeks.
Zuma (Paw Patrol) for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with another PAW Patrol pup like Chase or Skye for a rescue team duo.
- group
- Gather a full squad of kids to dress as Ryder, Chase, Marshall, Rubble, Rocky, and Skye.
- kids
- This costume is naturally designed for toddlers and young kids; use soft fleece fabrics for maximum comfort.
- pet
- Dress your dog in an orange canine vest and a lightweight blue collar with a felt anchor tag.
Tips
- Keep it comfortable for trick-or-treating by using a soft orange hoodie instead of a rigid plastic helmet if your child dislikes hats.
- Ensure the backpack is lightweight so it doesn't drag down the costume or tire out a toddler.
- Add reflective tape to the orange vest for high visibility during nighttime trick-or-treating.
Zuma (Paw Patrol) costume FAQ
- What breed of dog is Zuma?
- Zuma is a Chocolate Labrador Retriever, which is why his ears and face details are chocolate brown.
- What is Zuma's badge symbol?
- Zuma's badge features a silver anchor on an orange background, representing his role as the water rescue pup.
- How do I make a quick DIY Zuma helmet?
- Take a plastic toy construction hat, spray paint it bright orange, and hot-glue two floppy brown felt ears to the inner rim.
Did you know? Zuma is the PAW Patrol's primary water rescue specialist and operates a cool orange hovercraft that can travel on both land and water.