- Age 7-9 - $43.99
- Age 10-12 - $43.99
Kids Safari Explorer Costume - Book Week Zoo Keeper Outfit
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
- Safari vest with zebra-print pocket flaps and button-front closure
- Bush hat with zebra-print band and wide brim
- Toy binoculars on adjustable neck strap
- Play passport with safari location stamps
- Animal badges (elephant, rhino, wildlife stamps)
This Kids Safari Explorer Costume gives your child the full kit to dress as a wildlife researcher, zoo keeper, or jungle adventurer. Five-piece set with every detail a young explorer needs for Book Week or school dress-up.
The khaki vest features four functional pockets with bold zebra-print flaps and visible button closure down the front — throw it over any white tee and pants your child already owns. Bush hat holds its wide brim shape for that classic field researcher look. Binoculars hang ready on the neck strap, and the passport shows stamped safari locations (Kenya included) for imaginative play. Animal badges add the final touch — elephant and rhino motifs like a real wildlife conservationist's gear.
Perfect For
Book Week & School Dress-Up: Natural pick for any wildlife researcher character, zoo keeper parades, or jungle exploration themes. Pairs with adventure storybooks like Where the Wild Things Are or animal conservation chapters.
Career Days & Wildlife Events: Zoo keeper for career day at school, World Animal Day celebrations, or safari-themed birthday parties. The interactive props (binoculars, passport, badges) keep kids engaged all day.
Imaginative Play: Backyard safaris, wildlife photography pretend play, or dress-up corner at home. Unisex styling works for any child who loves animals and outdoor adventures.
How to Wear It
Layer the vest over a plain white t-shirt and any neutral pants (khaki, black, or brown work best). Add the hat and hang the binoculars around the neck. Tuck the passport into a vest pocket for a hands-free explorer setup. Skip sneakers if you can — boots or neutral slip-ons finish the field researcher look.
Parent FAQs
What size should I order?
Check the size chart for vest chest measurements. The vest is designed to layer over regular clothing, so if your child is between sizes go up one for comfortable wear over a tee.
Can they wear this over regular clothes?
Absolutely — the vest goes on over any white or neutral shirt they already own. You'll just need to supply the t-shirt and pants (not included). The layered look is part of the safari aesthetic and keeps them warm indoors.
Are the binoculars and passport durable for play?
The binoculars are lightweight child-safe plastic with an adjustable neck strap. The passport is cardstock — sturdy enough for a day of dress-up but treat it gently if you want it to last through multiple events.
Is this suitable for outdoor play or just dress-up?
Great for both. The vest fabric is durable enough for a backyard safari or school parade, and the wide-brim hat offers some sun coverage. Binoculars and passport turn any outdoor adventure into an expedition.
Care: Spot-clean the vest and hat; hand-wash if needed and air-dry.
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.