Price: $41.99 - $29.39
(as of Nov 11, 2025 22:02:38 UTC – Details)
The Melissa & Doug Safari Buddies Hand Puppets set brings storytelling to life! Featuring six soft, plush puppets—elephant, tiger, parrot, giraffe, monkey, and zebra—this set invites kids and adults to role-play together. These washable puppets fit most hands and inspire hours of hands-on, open-ended, screen-free play, encouraging skill-building with Montessori-inspired, preschool learning activities to build confidence, coordination, storytelling & fine-motor skills through hands-on play For even more imaginative role play, combine this with the Melissa and Doug Giant Giraffe & Burrow Bunny, or perhaps an Ice Cream Counter, Simmer & Stir Stovetop Play Set with Water Wow!® Color Changing Play Food & the Flip & Fry Kitchen Playset to create the ultimate pretend play world! For 35+ years, Melissa and Doug has crafted imaginative preschool toys and durable wooden toys built to nurture childhood wonder, with everything from a life-sized grocery store playset to a play kitchen playset and play food to serve plush toys & puppets, to costumes, arts & crafts, and road trip activities for kids. It’s the kind of kid-powered play that builds independence and confidence!
Wild Role-Play Fun: Act out safari adventures, tell stories, and create characters with six friendly hand puppet safari animals that make imaginative play easy and exciting for kids and adults alike
Soft & Washable: Made with brightly patterned fabrics that are soft, durable, and surface-washable for easy care; sized to fit children and most adults for years of shared playtime fun
Builds Skills Through Play: Encourages language development, motor skills, and social-emotional learning while promoting confidence, creativity, and hands-on, screen-free fun for kids ages 2 and older
Create Magical Memories: Whether it’s a baby shower gift, a thoughtful 2 year old birthday gift, or a toddler toy for any occasion, celebrate the moments that matter with Melissa and Doug toys for boys & girls
Wholesome Play for 35+ Years: Melissa & Doug inspires kid-powered play with its learning toys for kids, baby & toddler toys, puzzles, games, building toys & stuffed animals, dolls, & even a doll house
Customers say
Customers find these hand puppets beautifully crafted with vibrant colors and soft, cuddly material, making them perfect for young children as gifts. They are fun for imaginative play and entertaining for all ages, with one customer noting they look good on Skype video. The size receives mixed feedback – while some find them perfect for small children, others mention they’re too small for adult hands.
