Wooden Safari Animal Set

by Tender Leaf Toys

$61.95 /

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A complete safari collection of eight solid rubberwood figures and a sorting display shelf, designed to bring the Serengeti to the playroom without the plastic.

🦁 Encourages sorting with matching footprints inside each shelf compartment
🗣️ Expands vocabulary as children identify species and create dialogue
🖐️ Refines motor control through balancing figures and placing them in the shelf
✨ Safe for play using non-toxic, water-based paints on sustainable rubberwood

The Educator's Note

The footprint matching feature on the shelf adds a layer of cognitive challenge, turning the simple act of tidying up into a learning activity.
Solid rubberwood construction gives the figures a satisfying weight that helps children balance them easily, reducing frustration during play.
It bridges the gap between play and display, respecting the child's environment by providing a beautiful, organised home for the toys.

Play Specifications

🧒 3 years +

Recommended for ages 3 years +

📖 Storyteller

Role Play & Imagination

🌍 Explorer

Active & Outdoor

🔇 Silent

No sound

👤 Independent Play

Solo / Self-Correcting

👥 Group Play

Collaborative / Multi-Player

🏠 Indoor

Living Room / Playroom

🗣️ Language

Speech & Vocabulary

💡 Creativity

Innovation & Imagination

🤏 Fine Motor

Precision & Grip

The Educator's Note

The footprint matching feature on the shelf adds a layer of cognitive challenge, turning the simple act of tidying up into a learning activity.
Solid rubberwood construction gives the figures a satisfying weight that helps children balance them easily, reducing frustration during play.
It bridges the gap between play and display, respecting the child's environment by providing a beautiful, organised home for the toys.

Play Specifications

🧒 3 years +

📖 Storyteller

🌍 Explorer

🔇 Silent

👤 Independent Play

👥 Group Play

🏠 Indoor

🗣️ Language

💡 Creativity

🤏 Fine Motor

Turn the playroom floor into a wildlife reserve with this robust set of eight wooden animals. Unlike static plastic figurines, these rubberwood shapes have a tactile warmth and weight that grounds children in their play. The set includes a custom wooden display shelf with a clever educational twist: each compartment features the animal's footprint, turning tidy-up time into a matching game. From simple sorting activities at 3 years to complex ecosystem narratives at 5, this set evolves with your child's cognitive abilities. It supports the transition from parallel play to collaborative storytelling, offering a durable resource for language development that looks beautiful on the wall when the adventure ends.

Also available in a great value bundle

Ideal for preschoolers developing narrative skills and an interest in the natural world.

Preschoolers (3-5 years) learning to categorise objects and construct simple stories.
Early Primary (5-8 years) using figures for detailed dioramas or complex role-play.
Montessori Homes valuing natural materials and toys that have a specific 'place' on the shelf.

Structured Sorting and Storage

The included display shelf (38cm x 32cm x 7.5cm) transforms this from a simple bag of toys into a structured learning activity. Behind each animal's designated spot is an illustration of their footprint. This subtle design feature encourages cognitive matching skills and observation, giving everything a specific place to live—a detail that supports a child's natural need for order.

Open-Ended Narrative Tools

These figures are designed with neutral expressions and smooth contours, inviting children to project their own emotions and scenarios onto them. Whether the lion is roaring at a Tender Leaf Wooden Farmyard Set neighbour or the hippo is swimming in a blue silk river, the open-ended nature of the toys fosters deep creative engagement. They work seamlessly with standard wooden blocks and train tracks, allowing the safari to expand across the entire room.

Sustainable Durability

Crafted from reclaimed rubberwood—a byproduct of the latex industry—these figures are solid, durable, and kind to the planet. They are stained with soft, non-toxic water-based paints that allow the natural wood grain to show through. This finish is chip-resistant and safe for children, ensuring the herd survives years of drops, tumbles, and expeditions.

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Why gift givers choose this

Built-in Order – The footprint-matching shelf turns packing away into a cognitive puzzle.
Plastic-Free – Made entirely from sustainable rubberwood with plastic-free packaging.
Sensory Quality – Smooth, warm wood offers better tactile feedback than cold, light plastic.
Decor Worthy – The natural aesthetic and display shelf make it a beautiful addition to any room.

Included in the box

8 solid rubberwood animals (Crocodile, Zebra, Giraffe, Lion, Antelope, Elephant, Rhinoceros, Hippopotamus) and a wooden display shelf with sorting compartments.