An elephant party theme is the perfect way to celebrate a little one on the way! The elephant party theme also lends itself well to birthday parties. Whether you’re planning an elephants baby shower theme for a boy or girl, or hosting an elephant themed birthday party, there are endless ways to make it extra special. From adorable elephant-themed party invitations and games to charming elephant-themed party decorations and food, you can create a sweet, fun, and whimsical setting. No matter the style, an elephant baby shower theme or birthday party theme will delight guests with its cute and festive atmosphere!
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Why I Love the Baby Elephant Party Theme
Due to the recent birth of cute Tula-Tu at the Oregon Zoo, baby elephant fever has taken over my area. Who can resist this cute baby elephant? What a great opportunity to put together a fun party! Here’s a video of little Tula-Tu in action.
Elephant Party Invitations
Get the word out about your party with these free baby elephant party invitations. Customize the text in Google Slides and print as many copies as you wish. The simple instructions are included when you click on the link or the image below.
Elephant Party Decorations
An elephant-themed party can be playful, elegant, or even jungle-inspired! Here are some fun and easy decoration ideas:
Table Decor
Elephant Centerpieces – Use elephant figurines, plush toys, or cutouts surrounded by greenery or flowers.
Themed Tableware – Plates, cups, and napkins in soft grays, blues, or pastels with elephant prints.
Elephant Footprint Table Runner – Create a runner with elephant footprints leading across the table.
Jungle-Themed Table Decor – Add greenery, vines, or banana leaves for a safari vibe.
Hanging & Wall Decorations
Balloon Elephant Arch – Create an arch with gray, blue, or pastel balloons and an elephant cutout or balloon sculpture in the center.
Paper Lantern Elephants – Hang gray paper lanterns with large paper ears and trunks attached.
Elephant Banners – String up a garland of paper elephants holding tails or carrying balloons.
Jungle Vines & Leaves – Use artificial vines or paper cutouts to create a jungle effect.
Photo Booth & Interactive Decor
Elephant Ear & Trunk Props – Provide headbands with elephant ears and trunk props for fun pictures.
Elephant-Themed Backdrop – A wall with a big elephant cutout, jungle scenery, or a cute cartoon-style elephant.
Giant Inflatable Elephant – A large inflatable elephant for a wow factor.
Fun Extras
Elephant Footprint Pathway – Cut out large footprints and place them on the floor leading to the party area.
Stuffed Elephant Centerpieces – Place plush elephants on tables as cute and cuddly decor.
Bubble Machine – Elephants love water, so create a fun “watering hole” effect with bubbles!
Elephant Party Food
An elephant-themed party calls for fun and creative food ideas that match the theme! Here are some cute and easy elephant party food ideas:
Savory Snacks
Peanut Butter & Banana Sandwiches – A nod to elephants’ favorite snacks, cut into fun shapes.
Circus Popcorn Bags – Classic buttered or caramel popcorn served in cute striped bags.
Bags of Peanuts – Fill paper bags with peanuts in their shells.
Animal Cracker Snack Cups – Serve animal crackers in mini cups for a fun, easy treat.
“Jungle Trail Mix” – A mix of nuts, dried bananas, and chocolate for a safari-style snack.
Sweet Treats
Baby Elephant Cupcakes – Add a cute elephant topper to a frosted cupcake for a cute baby elephant touch.
“Elephant Ear” Pastries – Flaky, cinnamon-sugar puff pastries shaped like elephant ears.
Elephant Sugar Cookies – Decorate cookies with gray icing and cute elephant details.
“Peanut Truffles” – Chocolate-covered peanut butter balls for a fun bite-sized dessert.
Dumbo-Inspired Cotton Candy – Blue and pink cotton candy in small cups for a circus feel.
Gray Elephant Cake Pops – Cake pops dipped in gray chocolate with mini fondant ears and trunks.
Refreshing Drinks
Blueberry Lemonade – A fun blue or purple drink that matches an elephant color scheme.
“Jungle Juice” Punch – A tropical fruit punch with floating fruit slices.
Milk & Cookies Bar – Serve mini bottles of milk with elephant-shaped cookies.
Elephant Party Games
An elephant party theme is perfect for fun and engaging games that both kids and adults will enjoy! Here are some easy and creative elephant party games:
Active Games
Elephant Trunk Ring Toss – Players toss rings onto wall-mounted elephant characters.
Peanut Relay Race – Using a spoon or their “trunk” (a pantyhose filled with a small ball worn on their head), players race to move peanuts to a bucket.
Jumbo Stomp – Fill balloons with small prizes, and let guests stomp on them to pop and collect their reward!
Elephant March – Players wear pantyhose with a tennis ball inside on their head and try to knock over bottles using their “trunk.”
Pin the Trunk on the Elephant – A fun twist on the classic “Pin the Tail on the Donkey.”
Creative & Interactive Games
Adopt an Elephant – Set up a table with small stuffed elephants or elephant cutouts for guests to “adopt” and name.
Elephant Mask Decorating – Provide elephant mask templates, markers, and stickers for a fun DIY activity.
Best Elephant Trumpet Contest – See who can make the best elephant sound! Give small prizes for the funniest or loudest trumpets.
Classic Party Games with an Elephant Twist
Elephant Bingo – Use bingo cards with elephant-related images instead of numbers.
Musical Safari – Play jungle or elephant-themed music, and when the music stops, players must freeze like an elephant.
Elephant Party Favors
Send your guests home with adorable elephant theme party favors that match the celebration! Here are some fun and easy ideas:
Cute & Practical Favors
Mini Plush Elephants – Soft, cuddly elephants make the perfect keepsake.
Elephant-Shaped Soaps – Scented soaps in the shape of elephants for a sweet, practical gift.
Elephant-Themed Tote Bags – Small reusable bags with cute elephant prints.
Personalized Elephant Keychains – Cute and functional favors guests will love.
Elephant Ear Headbands – Fun for kids and great for photos!
Elephant-Shaped Watering Can – A cute way to water plants!
Edible Favors
Elephant Sugar Cookies – Decorated with gray, blue, or pink icing and wrapped in cellophane.
Peanut Butter Cups or Truffles – A nod to an elephant’s favorite snack!
Cotton Candy Bags – Inspired by a Dumbo-themed baby shower, package blue and pink cotton candy.
“Jungle Trail Mix” – A mix of nuts, dried bananas, and chocolate in small favor bags.
Elephant-Shaped Chocolates – DIY or store-bought chocolates in cute elephant molds.
DIY & Personalized Keepsakes
Elephant-Shaped Tea Mug – Perfect for tea lovers!
Elephant-Themed Candles – Small candles with an elephant charm or packaging.
Elephant Seed Packets – A symbolic favor with wildflower or sunflower seeds for guests to plant.
Mini Succulents in Elephant Pots – Adorable greenery for guests to take home.
Baby Elephant Picture Books – A great option for kids’ party favors.
Custom “Thank You” Tags – Attach elephant-shaped thank-you tags to any favor for a special touch.
Free Printable Party Planner
Organizing a party takes planning. Whether you are planning a sunflower-themed party, a lemon-themed party, an apple-themed party, dahlia-themed party, a butterfly-themed party, or a tea party, here’s a FREE monthly planner you can use to plan your sunflower-themed party or any other event. Use it throughout the year to keep daily, weekly, and monthly tasks organized. Since it’s undated, you can print out a new planner each year or anytime you need a fresh place to put your ideas. Get it here!
Get the sunflower planner!
Have fun planning a chicken-themed party, and may all of your party-planning endeavors meet with great success!
Lisa Mitchell is a wife, mom, and school librarian who likes to host parties. When the weather allows, she enjoys entertaining outdoors on the grounds of her family’s small Pacific Northwest farm. To learn more about what this website has to offer, click on over to the Welcome page.
Thank you for these elephant themed party ideas! Yes, I am also enamored with the cute baby elephant Tula-Tu. Your ideas have inspired me!
Great! Have fun planning an elephant-themed celebration!