Stu Hopps

Stu Hopps is a gray rabbit and the father of Judy Hopps in We Can Fix Pawbert. A carrot farmer from Bunnyburrow, Stu attends Judy and Nick's wedding alongside his wife Bonnie, witnessing his daughter marry the fox who changed both their lives.

In Zootopia

Stu and Bonnie Hopps run the Hopps family farm in Bunnyburrow, raising over 275 children and growing carrots and blueberries. When Judy announced her dream of becoming a police officer, Stu was initially resistant, concerned about the dangers his small daughter would face in a predator-dominated profession.

Despite his reservations, Stu ultimately supported Judy's ambitions. He and Bonnie later demonstrated genuine growth by accepting Gideon Grey, a fox who had bullied Judy as a child, as their business partner after he matured into a skilled baker. This acceptance of Gideon foreshadowed their eventual acceptance of Nick.

Series History

Season 5: The Wedding

Stu and Bonnie arrive at the World Celebration Gardens for their daughter's wedding to Nick Wilde. Standing at the entrance, they reflect on how far Judy has come and how much their perspective has changed.

At the reception, Stu gives a speech about Judy that includes several embarrassing childhood stories, leaving all the rabbits present openly weeping. He shares that when Judy was three, she tried to arrest a carrot for being too orange. Growing more serious, he acknowledges his initial doubts about Nick as a fox but admits that Nick has been proving him wrong for years. He describes Nick as loyal, kind, and someone who makes his daughter laugh. Stu officially welcomes Nick to the family while delivering his traditional reminder about still owning a shovel.

Key Relationships

Judy Hopps

His daughter. Stu's protective instincts initially made him wary of Judy's dangerous career choice and later her relationship with a fox. Over the years, he has come to accept both, recognizing that Judy's choices have made her happy and allowed her to make a real difference.

Nick Wilde

His son-in-law. Stu admits he was initially uncertain about Nick due to his fox prejudices, but years of watching Nick care for Judy have changed his mind. He now genuinely welcomes Nick into the Hopps family.

Bonnie Hopps

His wife and partner in running the Hopps family farm. They share the same journey from concern to acceptance regarding Judy's life in Zootopia.

Fru Fru

The Hopps have developed an unusual friendship with Mr. Big's daughter, who continues to send them cheese as a gesture of gratitude for Judy saving her life.

Trivia

• Stu has given Nick the shovel talk at least three times over the years and considers refreshing it regularly.
• The Hopps family has over 275 children, making family gatherings logistically challenging.
• The Hopps family farm grows carrots and blueberries, using Night howlers as a natural pesticide.