Wooden Animals Set of 26

The Wooden Animals Set of 26 is a beautifully crafted small world play collection that brings together five engaging animal environments in one comprehensive kit. Designed for children aged 18 months+, this versatile set invites learners to explore farm, jungle, safari, woodland and zoo worlds through imaginative storytelling, sensory exploration and hands-on discovery. Each animal has been thoughtfully designed with solid forms, smooth contours and child-safe finishes, making them ideal for little hands to grasp, move and position. Several animals feature interactive elements such as nodding heads, moving tails, and poseable arms and legs, adding personality and life to every play experience.

Through rich pretend play, children create stories of caring for farm animals, exploring dense jungles, roaming the savannah, wandering through woodland habitats and visiting bustling zoos. As children move, arrange and role-play with the animals, they develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and sensory awareness, while also building early language and knowledge of the world. Conversations naturally emerge as children name animals, discuss habitats, diets and movement, and negotiate storylines with peers.

This open-ended animal collection supports social development as children practise cooperation, conflict resolution and teamwork through shared narratives. The varied shapes, textures and moving parts encourage tactile exploration, helping children discover and interpret their environment through touch. Ideal for small world trays, tuff trays, block areas, nature tables, storytelling corners or home play, the Wooden Animals Set of 26 offers meaningful play experiences that mirror real-life learning, growing with children’s interests and understanding over time.

Product Contents

• Farm Animal Set: horse and cow with nodding heads, hare (rabbit), goose, sheep, chicken
• Jungle Animal Set: crocodile with moving head and tail, leopard, hippopotamus, toucan
• Safari Animal Set: elephant, giraffe, zebra and lion with nodding heads, gorilla with movable arms and legs
• Woodland Animal Set: fox and squirrel with moving tails, sloth with movable arms and legs, bear, deer, duck
• Zoo Animal Set: panda with movable arms and legs, camel and swan with nodding heads, tiger, penguin
• Total: 26 wooden animal figures

Educational Benefits

• Awakens imagination and supports rich pretend play through storytelling and role play
• Encourages social development as children practise cooperation, negotiation and conflict resolution
• Supports fine motor development and sensory awareness through handling varied shapes and moving parts
• Promotes early science learning as children explore habitats, animal behaviours and caring for wildlife

Classroom Ideas

• Create themed small world environments using loose parts, blocks and natural materials
• Pair animal sets with fiction and non-fiction books to support language and inquiry learning
• Invite children to sort and classify animals by habitat, size, movement or diet
• Use animals in social-emotional role play to explore friendship, kindness and problem-solving

Safety & Information

• Recommended Age: 18 months+
• Materials: Smooth, child-safe wooden finishes
• Features: Nodding heads, moving tails, poseable arms and legs (varies by animal)
• Designed for: Small hands and early learning environments
• Care: Inspect regularly and discontinue use if any piece becomes damaged or excessively worn
• Use: Always under adult supervision