Easy DIY Jurassic Park Wagon Cage (Toddler Dinosaur Costume)
If you’ve followed our Halloween adventures, you know we love a theme. For 2025, we decided to go bigger. Like… Jurassic-sized.
This year Aydin is our baby dinosaur, safely “captured” in his very own Jurassic Park wagon cage. I made a simplified, no-power-tools version that I am hoping gives you inspiration for your next family costume.
What You’ll Need
Cage setup
- Toddler wagon (we used this wagon)
- 7 PVC pipes (¾-inch)
- 8 PVC elbow joints and 12 T-connectors
- Bher black matte spray paint
- PVC cutter
- Measuring tape
Cage details
- Jurassic Park logo (print this at a local fedex or CVS)
- High voltage sign
- Danger sign
- Silver yarn
- Faux greenery and vines
- Zip ties
- Optional: boxes
Easy Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Build the frame
Measure your wagon roughly, then cut the PVC pipes to length. Use the elbow connectors to make a rectangular “cage.”
Tips
It’s much easier if you draw the design out yourself on a piece of paper to make sure you get all the measurements correct.
Step 2: Paint and decorate
Spray paint the PVC pipes outdoors. Once dry, wrap them with faux vines and tape on Jurassic logos or warning signs.
Step 3: Add details
Wrap silver yarn around the cage to create a barbed wire look.
Step 4: Create the scene
Line the wagon with vines and greenery to look like jungle.
Step 5: Load the “dino”
Dress your toddler in a cozy dinosaur onesie – this is the one that we purchased linked here.
The Final Look
The entire build took roughly two hours and cost about $40. Huge thanks to Well, She Tried for the original idea. Their project gave me the confidence to make a version simple enough for any parent to tackle.
Why I Love Easy DIY Costumes
I used to think DIY meant complicated, but now, it’s my favorite creative outlet. From Aydin’s spaghetti & meatballs costume last year to this year’s Jurassic Park build, each Halloween reminds me that the joy is in making, not perfecting.
If you try it, tag me @rusafameer! I’d love to see your mini dinos and wagons in the wild.
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