DIY Safari / Zoo Crew Costume: 25-Min Felt Build

DIY safari / zoo crew costume built from solid-color clothes in animal colors, plastic headbands, and felt sheets in brown, black, pink, tan

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Time25 minEffortEasy

⏱️ We timed it, but results may vary.

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Everyone picks an animal: closet clothes in matching colors plus an ear headband. The ears are the uniform. About twenty-five minutes, easy: solid-color clothes in animal colors, plastic headbands, and felt sheets. No two people should pick the same animal.

1 of 5 things covered, counting basics we assume you have.

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Still need:

Solid-color clothes in animal colorsHeadband (any color)Brown paper +2Brown face paint +1

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Tip: the guide 'discovers' each animal with the binoculars all night.

Materials

Solid-color clothes in animal colors, 1 set per person (own)
Plastic headbands, 1 per person (buy: dollar store multi-pack)
Felt sheets in brown, black, pink, tan, 1 pack (buy: craft store; construction paper works too)
Face paint in brown and black, 1 tube each (buy: costume aisle or craft store)
Scissors and tape, 1 set (own)

Steps

Assign roles first.
One guide per three animals.
Each person picks one animal.
Pull matching plain clothes from the closet.
Safety: Cut the felt slowly and keep fingers clear of the scissors.
Make each animal's ears from felt.
Cut two rounded ears.
Tape them to a plastic headband.
Safety: Use non-toxic kids face paint, and keep it away from the eyes.
Paint each animal's nose, whiskers, or spots on faces.
Wear the colored outfit.
Put on the ear headband.
Add one felt detail, like a tail taped to the back.
Optional pro finish: the guide 'discovers' each animal with the binoculars all night.

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