What device does Judy use to record Bellwether's confession in Zootopia?

Judy uses a carrot pen to record Bellwether’s confession in Zootopia.

The device is Judy Hopps’s signature piece of equipment: a carrot-shaped pen with a built-in recording function. Judy originally uses it to capture Nick Wilde admitting that he has been evading taxes through his pawpsicle business. She later relies on the same recording technology during the confrontation with Dawn Bellwether.

The carrot pen matters because Judy is a rookie police officer whose small size and unusual background make her easy for others to underestimate. Its playful appearance also fits the film’s habit of turning animal traits into practical objects and jokes. The pen is not merely a decorative carrot; it is a working recorder.

A common mix-up is confusing the device with Judy’s phone. She uses her phone camera to record another key admission earlier in the investigation, but Bellwether’s confession is captured with the carrot pen. The recording gives Judy evidence when Bellwether tries to deny responsibility for the predator attacks.