{"product_id":"zoo-animals-set-of-5","title":"Zoo Animals Set of 5","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Zoo Animal Set includes a panda with movable arms and legs, a camel and a swan with a nodding head, a tiger, and a penguin. This engaging collection invites children into a bustling zoo world where creatures from different habitats meet, play and explore. With poseable limbs on the panda and gentle nodding movements from the camel and swan, each animal feels full of character, encouraging rich storytelling and imaginative play. Children can create their own zoo scenes, role-play animal care, feeding times and adventures, awakening imagination and learning to resolve conflict either on their own or through teamwork with peers in ways that are as important as real-life experience. As little hands grasp, move and arrange each figure, they explore different shapes, contours and surfaces, supporting the sense of touch and inviting sensory-rich play. The set naturally encourages discovery as children talk about where each animal comes from, what it might eat and how it moves, helping them become more aware of and engaged with their wider environment. Ideal for small world trays, block areas, story tables and role-play corners, the zoo animal set supports language development, social skills and early science learning, while offering open-ended play possibilities that can be revisited again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEducational benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAwakens imagination as children invent zoo stories, animal journeys and caring routines for each creature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages children to resolve conflict and practise teamwork through shared narratives and cooperative small world play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports the sense of touch as children handle varied animal shapes, movable limbs and nodding heads, exploring different textures and forms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes discovery and early science learning by sparking conversations about habitats, diets, behaviours and conservation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassroom ideas:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a zoo small world in a tuff tray with pathways, enclosures and natural loose parts to inspire collaborative storytelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair the animals with zoo- or animal-themed picture books to build a literacy-rich corner linking story and play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite children to sort and classify the animals by where they live (land, water, cold or warm climates), size or movement to support early maths and science.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the animals in social-emotional role play to explore themes such as kindness, inclusion, sharing, bravery and problem-solving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18 months+, always to be used under adult supervision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContents: panda with movable arms and legs; camel and swan with nodding heads; tiger and penguin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate sizes Panda: 4.5cm (W) x 6cm (L) x 7cm (H), Camel: 4.5cm (W) x 8cm (L) x 8.5cm (H), Tiger: 4.5cm (W) x 6cm (L) x 5cm (H), Swan: 3.4cm (W) x 6cm (L) x 5cm (H), Penguin: 4cm (W) x 4cm (L) x 5cm (H).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for small hands with smooth, child-safe finishes; inspect regularly and discontinue use if any piece becomes damaged or excessively worn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42939023458417,"sku":"BE00685","price":39.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/7633\/6753\/files\/be00685_zoo-animals-set-of-5_v1_1.jpg?v=1768791598","url":"https:\/\/teaching.co.nz\/products\/zoo-animals-set-of-5","provider":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}