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Literacy & Numeracy

Magnetic Zoo Animals

by Curious Columbus

Chunky magnetic zoo animals your little one can grip, name and move into their own animal stories.

There is something very familiar about a child turning the fridge into part of play while dinner is being made or bags are being unpacked. Magnetic Zoo Animals give them chunky lions, giraffes and other zoo creatures to place, name and move about, so an ordinary kitchen surface can become a place for animal chatter and little stories.

The fridge story that keeps changing

One day the lion might be near the shopping list. Another day the giraffe is moved higher, then back down again, because your child has decided where the animals belong. The nice part is that it does not need much from you. A quick animal name, a question about who comes next, or a little roar across the kitchen is enough to keep the story going.

$29.95
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Buying guidance

Is this right for your family?

Who this product is particularly well suited to.

Best for

Best for families who like play that can live in ordinary home spaces, especially on the fridge or a magnetic board. It is a good fit when you want something your little one can come back to in short bursts: choosing an animal, naming it, moving it, then returning later to continue the zoo story.

Age Guide

From birth onwards

Product overview

Why they keep coming back

Children often return to the same favourite animal long after the first play. At first, your little one may simply pull a chunky creature from the fridge and say its name. Soon, the lion has a place, the giraffe has a job, and the animals are being moved around a fridge or magnetic board in their own order. Some days it is naming. Other days it is a full zoo story. Before long, you may find the same favourite creature appearing again and again, ready for another round while home life carries on around it.

Close-up detail of the Magnetic Zoo Animals

Product details

Thoughtful details that make a difference

More than one way to play as they grow

These magnets do not rely on one fixed activity. Your child can start with gripping and placing the animals, then move into naming, matching words with creatures, and making up little zoo stories over time.
Why this matters

A toy that can shift from touch-and-place play to naming and storytelling is more likely to stay in the weekly rhythm.

Built for the way little hands really play

The animals are made from thick foam with a full rubberised magnetic backing, so they feel chunky to hold and are made to cope with repeated placing, pulling off and moving around.
Why this matters

Fridge play is rarely gentle or tidy, so durable pieces matter when the animals become part of everyday play.

Plenty of animals for repeat stories

With twenty-eight zoo creatures, your little one has enough animals to choose favourites, swap characters and build different stories without needing a big set-up.
Why this matters

The value is in how often the set can be used: a quick name today, a longer animal story tomorrow, and a favourite creature that keeps returning.

Before you order

Practical information

Everything you need to know before bringing this product home.

Age and suitability

Recommended age
From birth onwards

Materials and finish

Material
Thick foam with a full rubberised magnetic backing

Helpful answers

Frequently asked questions

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Can siblings use this together or in turn?

Best for taking turns or small shared play rather than large group use at once.