Realistic Animal Costumes & Props for Film, Television, and Events
Our Realistic Animal Costumes page features a diverse selection of photo-realistic costumes, animatronic costumes, and puppets, perfect for film, commercial television, reality TV, live shows, and events.
Each costume is accompanied by experienced suit actors and on-set coordinators/assistants, guaranteeing a perfect fit and performance. We do not offer costume rentals. Both union and buyout options are available.
Bronson – Realistic Black Bear Costume
Need a realistic looking bear with jet-black fur for your next project?
We can help you with that!
Although black bears are America’s smallest species of bear (compared to the Polar Bear and the Grizzly Bear) they still have BIG personalities to offer!
That’s why we know that Bronson is perfect for any commercial or project set in the American wilderness – or anywhere for that matter!
Is Bronson what you’re looking for?
- Stands at approximately 5’11 to 6’2 – 1.8 to 1.88 Meters depending on the actor
- Full-Body Flexibility
- Realistically Detailed Claws and Paw Pads
- Great Paw Dexterity for Interacting with Props
- Internal Mechanical Mouth Movement (Non-Animatronic)
Frostbite – Realistic Polar Bear Costume
Need a touch of the Arctic for your next project?
We can help you with that!
Thanks to Animatronic Bear Studios Inc. you don’t have to venture to the frozen North to find the polar bears you need!
Is Frostbite what you’re looking for?
- Stands at 5’75 – 6’3 feet (175 – 190cm)
- Realistically Detailed Claws and Paw Pads
- Animated Cable-Controlled Opening/Closing Mouth
Genghis – Realistic Panda Costume
If your next shoot requires an oriental flair (or an oriental bear…)
We can help you with that!
The panda – China’s most iconic animal, and one of the most recognizable bears in the entire world:
Genghis is ideal for any commercial, event, or promotion with an Eastern feel – or any shoot that needs a cute and cuddly 4-legged friend!
And luckily, you won’t need to prepare ANY bamboo.
Is Genghis what you’re looking for?
- Stands at 5’10” (177 CM) Full-Body Flexibility
- Realistically Detailed Claws and Paw Pads
- Animated Opening & Closing Jaw Controlled by External Puppeteer:
Bartram – Realistic Black Bear Costume (Brown Fur)
Need a brown bear for your next shoot?
We can help you with that!
- Stands at 5’11 to 6’2 – 1.8 to 1.88 Meters (Depending On Actor)
- Realistic Synthetic Deep Brown Long Shag Fur (Minimally Painted)
- Excellent Upper Body Dexterity
- Realistically Detailed Claws and Paw Pads
- Great Paw Dexterity For Interacting With Props
- Internal Mechanical Mouth Movement (Open/Close – Non-Animatronic)
Berwynn – Realistic Black Bear Costume
Need a bear straight out of the forests of North America?
We can help you with that
Much like our other black bear, Bronson, Berwynn isn’t the biggest bear in the Great Outdoors, but can still make a truly WILD impression on your audience.
If you’ve got an upcoming shoot or event that calls for one of North America’s most iconic animals, Berwynn may be the bear for the job!
Is Berwynn what you’re looking for?
- Stands at 5’11 to 6’2 – 1.8 to 1.88 Metres (Depending On Actor)
- Excellent Upper Body Flexibility
- Realistically Detailed Claws and Paw Pads
- Great Paw Dexterity For Interacting With Props
- Internal Mechanical Mouth Movement (Non-Animatronic)
Beringar the realistic quadrupedal black Bear costume!
Need a bear that can really walk for your next shoot?
We can help you with that!
Beringar is our black bear specially designed for walking as real bears do.
While similar in appearance to Bronson, Beringar has been specially adapted to move in the most realistic way possible, making this costume the ideal choice for recreating nature footage.
Is Beringar what you’re looking for?
- ‘Stands’ at approximately 3’6 to 4’4 feet – 1.07 to 1.32 Meters While On All Fours
- Full-Body Flexibility with some limitations on head movements and hand dexterity
- Realistically Detailed Claws and Paw Pads
- Internal Cable-Controlled Opening/Closing Mouth (Non-Animatronic)
Bongo – Realistic SFX Gorilla Costume
Bongo serves as an important reminder that our services extend far beyond bears…
Styled after the African Mountain gorilla, one of the most powerful primates on the planet, Bongo is the perfect choice for any shoot or event that calls for a taste of the jungle.
Is Bongo what you’re looking for?
- Stands at Approximately 5’9 – 1.75 Metres
- Realistically Detailed Hands and Feet
- Ability To Walk On 2 or 4 Legs
- 2 Choices of Head to Suit Your Needs!
Bowen – Realistic Black Bear Costume
“Bowen” is our realistic Asiatic black bear suit. With excellent body flexibility, good paw dexterity. Bowen is recommended for most applications. This suit is non-animatronic and has a fixed-open mouth (no animation).
Karluk – Realistic Kodiak Grizzly Bear Costume
“Karluk” Is available with 2 head options: one animatronic and one cable mech. Both have mouth open/close mouth action.
Animatronic head option adds lip, nose & ear movement controlled by external R/C puppeteer.
Karluk is accompanied by a trained professional ensuring the very best performance for your project.
Chinook – Realistic Quadrupedal Grizzly Bear Costume
“Chinook” Is the bigger brother to Karluk. This bear walks on all-fours with good flexibility and has a realistic profile.
Chinook is accompanied by a trained professional ensuring the very best performance for your project.
Boz – Realistic Black Bear Costume
Boz is the perfect choice for any event that requires a black bear that’s a little rough around the edges…
Whether your shoot is in the woods – or a little closer to home!
- Stands at 5’75 – 6’3 feet (175 – 190cm)
- Excellent Flexibility
- Realistically Detailed Claws and Paw Pads
- Animated Facial Movements Controlled by External Puppeteer:
Bruno – Full Facial Animatronic Brown Bear Costume
If your next shoot calls for an un-bear-lievable performance…
We can help you with that!
With a classic grizzly look that’s recognizable all over the world: Bruno is the perfect choice for any event wanting to capture the feel of the American outdoors.
And it’s much friendlier than its brothers and sisters out in the wild!
Is Bruno what you’re looking for?
- Stands at [5’8 feet (172cm]
- Realistically Detailed Claws and Paw Pads
- Highly Realistic ‘Grizzly’ Fur
- Animated Facial Movements Controlled by External Puppeteer:
- Wiggling Ears & Nose
- Opening & Closing Mouth with Curling Lips
- Moving & Blinking Eyes
Nanuq – Realistic Polar Bear Costume
We can help you with that!
- Stands at 6’ (182cm)
- Super soft fur and detailed paws
- Excellent Upper Body Dexterity
- Great Paw Dexterity For Interacting With Props
- Realistic animated jaw and positionable ears for a range of expressions
Manchu – Semi-Realistic Panda Bear Costume
“Manchu” is a very expressive costume with mouth, ear and eye blink animation.
This stylised costume with paw and foot details requires one external R/C Puppeteer.
Manchu is accompanied by a trained professional ensuring the very best performance for your project.
Klondike – Quadrupedal Polar Bear Costume
“Klondike” is a realistic body puppet with internally controlled eye blink and mouth movements.
This fan inflated costume was primarily designed to walk on all fours but can stand upright as required.
This costume is approximately the size of a 1 year old Polar Bear cub.
Klondike is accompanied by a trained professional ensuring the very best performance for your project.
Shane – Realistic SFX Wolf Costume
This highly expressive wolf suit uses the performers eyes for heightened level of realism and can be matched with contact lenses for a customizable look. This wolf has good paw dexterity, and the mouth is fixed closed. About 5’8” tall
Suitable for close-up or background in TV ads, films and commercials. With postproduction FX enhancement the face can appear as 100% real.
Gorby – Stylized SFX Panda Costume
Gorby is a stylized panda quad puppet / suit with mouth animation. Hand & knee quad suit and can only walk on 4 legs. Gorby is about 2 feet tall.
Gorby is a giant puppet suitable for youth TV ads, films and commercials.
Koji – Inflatable Panda Costume
“Koji” is semi-realistic giant Panda full body puppet with performer-controlled mouth movement.
This fan inflated costume was primarily designed to walk on all fours but can stand upright as required.
Koji is the size of an adult male panda and is accompanied by a trained professional to ensure the very best performance for your project.
