It is time for some panda pride! We live in a world filled with adorable animals that we have a serious fascination for. Most folks love their dinosaurs. Some are true cat fanatics. Then you've got the folks that leave others wide-eyed due to their love for the creepy-crawlies, like spiders or snakes. We're obviously a fan of them all, but the creature that seems to unite all animal friends together is the panda! 

The real question is which version of the adorable critter is your favorite? Well, you're probably most familiar with the Giant Panda. That's the popular Panda Bear that's native to south-central China and all of the best zoos. They love bamboo, even though it's not particularly nutritious. We keep trying to convince them to try some better foodstuffs so they've got the energy to keep themselves thriving, but they're pretty resistant to the idea. Perhaps if you tried out a Giant Panda costume, you could give them a hint about what they should be doing! Who wouldn't want a trip to the zoo in a panda bear costume!? Nee a few tips to make your panda look convincing? Well, you can start by being just a little bit awkward. Rolling around and struggling to get back up is a perfect start. Making truly excited noises whenever there is a tasty bit of bamboo might get other folks' fur rising, too! 

Maybe bamboo isn't quite your thing. (Maybe neither is laying around all day.) If you want to be a bit more active in your panda outfit, you can also try combining your look with some Kung fu regalia and become one of the most iconic animated characters out there! Our panda costumes pair perfectly with ninja headbands and martial arts belts, so there's no limit to the kinds of characters you could create! 

If you'd like a smaller and more colorful costume but can't quite let go of the panda name, you'll find that our Red Panda costumes are a great alternative. These little guys look more like a fox and are more closely related to the raccoon. They're known as the cat-bear. (Or is it bear-cat?) But all that means when you choose a Red Panda costume, you're getting three or four versions of cute in one costume! Fortunately, being a convincing red panda is a bit easier than its giant not-quite-cousin. You've got a much more varied diet to enjoy, from eggs and fowl to the crunchiest insects the trees have to offer. And, as a nocturnal creature, it's got the best nightlife out there, too! 

With this delightful costume, you can either be one of the rarest and beloved creatures in southwest China or you can combine it with a certain video game hero's cap and take flight with a tanuki-like look! 

When you're ready to bring a beloved panda to life, there's no better option than becoming one with a panda costume. Choose your favorite look for the day, for the party, or snuggle into a panda kigurumi when it's time to catch those ZZZs. (Pandas are great at that!)