Adult Inflatable Hippo Ballerina Costume - Safari Animal Tutu Fancy Dress
DELIVERY
- Dispatch: Within 24 Hours
- Registered & Express Post for ALL Orders.
- Pick up is available.
- Easy 14 days returns and exchanges
RETURNS
If you do not like the product you can return it within 14 days - no questions asked. This excludes stockings, gloves, swimwear and clearance sale items. We have an easy and hassle-free return policy. Please look at our Delivery & Returns section for further information.
PRODUCT DETAILS
What's in the Box
- Full-body inflatable hippo jumpsuit with front zip and clear neck viewport
- Pink glitter tutu attached at waist
- Pink plush hippo-feet shoe covers (slip over your shoes)
- Battery-powered fan unit (4×AA batteries required, not included)
- Instruction sheet
This Adult Inflatable Hippo Ballerina Costume is the show-stopper you need when "normal fancy dress" won't cut it. Oversized grey hippo head with pink ears and tongue, round belly, articulated limbs, and a sparkly pink tutu cinched at the waist — it's the safari-meets-Swan-Lake mashup that turns heads at every party.
The lightweight inflatable fabric holds air via a battery-powered fan tucked inside (4×AA batteries not included). Elastic cuffs at wrists and ankles keep the costume sealed and inflated. Clear vinyl window in the neck lets you see where you're going. Tutu is glitter tulle, securely stitched at the waist. Plush shoe covers slip over your own footwear — wear comfortable trainers or flats underneath.
Perfect For
Halloween & Costume Parties: A guaranteed laugh at any adult Halloween bash, themed pub crawl, or fancy dress competition where you want maximum visual impact with minimal effort.
Safari & Animal-Themed Events: Zoo fundraisers, jungle party nights, African safari dress-up events, or charity fun runs where a hippo in a tutu is exactly the energy the crowd needs.
Stag, Hen & Group Nights Out: Brilliant for stag do antics, hen party shenanigans, or coordinated group costumes where one person commits to being the giant dancing hippo.
How to Wear It
Slip the jumpsuit on over regular clothes (it's roomy), zip up the front, slide the shoe covers over your shoes, switch on the fan, and let it inflate in about 30 seconds. Pair with comfortable footwear — you'll be waddling, not pirouetting.
FAQs
Q: What size does this fit?
Adult unisex standard — it's inflatable, so the air does the sizing work. Fits most adults comfortably; the elastic at wrists and ankles adjusts to your frame.
Q: How long do the batteries last?
Roughly 4–6 hours of continuous inflation on fresh AA batteries. Bring spares if you're at an all-night event, and make sure you can access the battery pack mid-party.
Q: Can I sit down or move easily in this?
Movement is limited — you'll waddle, pivot, and shuffle rather than sprint. Sitting is awkward (you're a giant inflated hippo). Best for standing, photo ops, and making an entrance.
Q: Will the tutu hold up to a full night out?
The tutu is glitter tulle — expect some sparkle shedding over the evening. It's stitched securely, but if you're squeezing through tight doorways or dancing hard, treat it gently.
Care: Wipe inflatable fabric with damp cloth. Spot clean tutu. Deflate and store flat when not in use.
SHIPPING & RETURNS
Returns Policy
We have a 14-day return policy, which means you have 14 days after receiving your item to request a return.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.
To start a return, you can contact us at sales@kidsbookweekcostumes.com.au.
If your return is accepted, we’ll send you a return form, as well as instructions on how and where to send your package. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted.
Shipping
We offer Flat Rates $9.8 for Registered Post or $14.8 for Express Post within Australia.