Welcome to the jungle! We've got fun and games... Jungles are alive with a huge array of exotic animals and plants, and capture the imaginations of children around the world. These fun toys will bring the rainforest to life in your home – from Lego to stacking toys, Baloo the bear to a puzzle, we've got it covered.
Best jungle toys
Galt Jungle Floor Dominoes
Who doesn't love playing dominoes? Some of the animals in this game may be associated more with an African safari than the jungle but it is still a great game for developing picture recognition skills and improving animal knowledge, not to mention matching and counting skills.
There are 28 double-sided dominoes with animals on one side and spots on the other. The Galt game is suitable for children aged 3 to 8 years – although, adults can get involved too!
Each domino is 13cm x 6.5cm and you need at least two players – a play guide to a variety of different games is included.
Galt also sell a number of other animal-themed puzzles for young children, including an alphabet puzzle.
Ravensburger Jungle Jigsaw Puzzle
This will keep them quiet - or busy - hopefully both! Suitable for children aged eight years and over the jigsaw features a detailed and vibrant jungle scene filled with a range of animals, including a leopard, orangutan, elephant, panther and toucan – to name just a few!
There are 200 large pieces and the puzzle measures 49cm x 36cm when complete. Why not get the whole family involved at Christmas and test their wildlife knowledge at the same time?
If you love jigsaws check out our favourite wildlife-themed jigsaw puzzles.
Stacking Wooden Jungle Animals
Let the imaginations of children run wild as they rise to the challenge of stacking these jungle animals – there are 14 different animals to pique their curiosity. Who will build the tallest tower?
Shortlisted in the Junior Design Awards 2021, these wooden stacking toys are suitable for kids aged three years and above.
LEGO Creator 3-in-1 tiger, red panda and koi
Can’t decide which set you want? Or seeking to maximise value for money? Whatever the reason, Lego’s 3-in-1 kits really are the gift that keeps on giving. This set comes with all the pieces and instructions to build a majestic tiger and jungle bird. Once you’ve made your first model, you can break it up and move onto a red panda with a bonsai tree or a koi fish with water lilies.
Saying that, we think the tiger is the best model in the set as you can move its body, shoulders, head and jaw, plus change its facial expressions!
A Lego Creator Mighty Dinosaurs, 3-in-1 T-Rex, Triceratops and Pterodactyl is also available.
The Jungle Book Tonie Audio Character
We had to include a character from Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book. In addition to playing with the friendly Baloo character, children will love listening to a shortened version of The Jungle Book. They can also listen to four of the most famous songs from the film. Please note that the gift recipient will need a Toniebox (an audiobook player), for this to work.