A monkey-themed baby shower is the perfect theme for a baby boy, girl, or even twins! You can choose from a variety of color schemes for your monkey-themed baby shower. There are plenty of pale pink and pale blue monkey-related decorations. If you’re not sure if you are celebrating a baby girl or boy, you can even opt for the colors of the jungle. A monkey theme is also popular for nurseries, so some of the decorations could pull double duty. It’s time to plan a party to celebrate your future “little monkey.” Below are a few ideas to get you started!
Monkey Baby Shower Invitations
Set the stage for your monkey-themed baby shower with invitations that are as cute and playful as the theme itself. Choose designs featuring adorable monkey illustrations swinging from vines, holding bananas, or peeking out from the jungle. Use a vibrant color palette of greens, browns, yellows, and oranges to reflect the jungle setting.
Include playful phrases like “Join Us for Some Monkey Business!” or “A Little Monkey is on the Way!” Personalize the invitations with the event details and consider adding a touch of texture with twine or raffia bows to give a jungle feel. For an extra special touch, you could include a small monkey-themed charm or sticker inside the invitation.
Monkey Baby Shower Decorations
Transform your venue into a jungle paradise with lively and colorful decorations.
Entrance: Create a welcoming entrance with a banner that says “A Cheeky Little Monkey is on the way!” and decorate with green and brown streamers to mimic jungle vines. Add a few inflatable or plush monkeys hanging from the entrance to set the playful tone.
Backdrop: Set up a photo backdrop with a jungle scene, including trees, vines, and monkey cutouts. Add large leaves and tropical flowers to enhance the jungle vibe. This can serve as a fun photo opportunity for guests.
Table Settings: Use green tablecloths and brown table runners to represent the jungle floor. Scatter faux leaves, bananas, and small monkey figurines across the tables. Use wooden or bamboo tableware to add an earthy touch.
Wall Decor: Hang colorful paper lanterns or pom-poms in green and yellow to resemble jungle foliage. Create a banner with the phrase “Going Bananas Over Baby!” and add monkey decals climbing the walls.
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Safari Experience Decor
What’s better than a baby shower hosted as a safari experience? Set the scenery by crafting two palm trees that will frame the food table. You can go paper palm trees or go for a bundle of balloons to shape the tree. Using simple cardboard tubes or cones and green construction paper is enough. Cut the paper in narrow long sheets and stuff them into cardboard tube. Link the palm trees between them with a ribbon hanging some cute little monkeys over the table. Final effect will be awesome.
There is a video below via youtube showing another way of making a cute palm tree. Splash the rest of the room with monkey brown and yellow pom-poms. They are very cute and out of the ordinary. You can test your limits by setting a “chill” zone area framed with smaller palm trees plus some relaxing bean bag chairs. Use this area for casual talks with a virgin jungle cocktail in hand.
How to Make a Paper Palm Tree by eHowArtsAndCrafts via Youtube
Monkey Baby Shower Centerpieces
Create charming centerpieces that bring the monkey theme to life.
Banana Bouquets: Arrange bananas in a decorative basket or vase, mixing in some tropical flowers and greenery for a colorful and edible centerpiece.
Plush Monkeys: Use small plush monkeys or a large cutout image of a monkey as the main feature of each centerpiece. Place them on a base of faux leaves and flowers, surrounded by bananas and other tropical fruits.
Jungle Terrariums: Create mini jungle scenes inside glass terrariums using small monkey figurines, moss, and miniature trees. Add some fairy lights for a magical touch.
Tree Trunks and Vines: Use small, decorative tree trunks or logs as the base of your centerpiece. Wrap faux vines around them and add small monkey toys hanging from the vines.
Monkey Theme Baby Shower Food
Delight your guests with a menu inspired by the jungle and monkey theme.
Serve finger foods like veggie sticks with hummus, mini sliders, and fruit kabobs featuring tropical fruits like pineapple, mango, and bananas. Label each dish with fun names like “Monkey Munchies”, “King Kong Burgers” or “Jungle Snacks.” Some other hearty options are chicken skewers, pulled pork sliders, and tropical salad. For a simpler option, consider a buffet of picnic-style dishes.
For desserts, create a dessert table filled with themed treats like banana pudding, monkey-shaped cookies, and cupcakes decorated with monkey faces or jungle elements. Feature a show-stopping cake decorated with a jungle scene and monkey figurines. Dried bananas, yellow banana heads lollies, sugar bananas, or banana flavored jelly beans in a bowl will fit nicely to this theme as well.
For drinks, Serve a “Jungle Juice” punch made with tropical fruit juices and sparkling water. Provide a selection of smoothies in different flavors like mango, pineapple, and banana. Offer these in mason jars with jungle-themed straws.
How to Make Monkey Crisps Rice Treats by Wilton
Monkey Baby Shower Games
Keep your guests entertained with fun and engaging monkey-themed games and activities.
Monkey See, Monkey Do: Play a game of charades where guests have to act out different monkey behaviors or jungle animals. This is sure to bring lots of laughter and fun.
Guessing Game: Set up a station where guests can make a guess as to how many banana chips there in a baby bottle or a jar. The person who is the closest wins a prize.
Pin the Dummy on the Baby Monkey: Just like the traditional game of Pin the Tail on the Donkey, guests will be blindfolded and spun around three times. They then try and stick the Dummy as close to the correct position as they can – whoever gets the closest wins!
Banana Relay Race: Set up a relay race where guests have to pass a banana from one person to the next using only their feet. This is a fun and active game that everyone will enjoy.
Photo Booth: Create a photo booth with jungle-themed props like monkey ears, banana costumes, and safari hats. Provide a backdrop of the jungle for memorable photos.
Monkey Baby Shower Favors
Send your guests home with thoughtful and adorable monkey-themed favors to thank them for celebrating.
Mini Plush Monkeys: Give each guest a small plush monkey as a keepsake of the special day.
Banana Candies: Fill small bags with banana-shaped candies or other tropical treats. Attach a thank-you tag featuring a monkey illustration.
Personalized Items: Offer personalized items like keychains, magnets, or bookmarks with monkey designs and the date of the baby shower.
Monkey Theme Party Collection
