Zoo Animals Mix of 50
Zoo Animals Mix of 50
UKP655B

Zoo Animals Mix of 50

MSRP $8.75  wholesale
SKU: UKP655B
In stock 100
Quantity (case of 50):

Our Story

In 1998 as an American-Peruvian team we had a crazy idea: what if we could share the best of Peruvian craftsmanship with the world and create opportunities for top artists while having fun? Don as web expert and Alessandra as visual designer brought the perfect combination of creativity and expertise to get Lucuma Designs started! Today you may find our handmade gifts in over 500 specialty and fair trade shops, museums, botanical gardens, nature centers and boutiques in North America and few other places around the world. We hope you will find them inspiring. Don & Alessandra, Co-founders

Our Mission

Lucuma Designs promotes superb artists from Peru and Costa Rica. Inspired by our love for nature, our collections come to life through collaborative design, sustainability, fine craftsmanship and authenticity.

Through fair trade, our handmade gifts and traditional folk art become tools that connect, uplift, inspire, spark change and bring hope. Together we are creating a more compassionate and beautiful world.

Lucuma Designs has been a proud member of the Fair Trade Federation since 1999 and One Percent for the Planet since 2018.

Facts

  • Spread Beauty & Cheer: because the world could always use a little more beauty, our Five Beauty Pillars guide our work.
  • Our Artists: are organized in 20 family run workshops and cooperatives throughout Peru. Find out more about our artists and craft traditions.
  • Women: Of the 300+ artists and crafters we reach, over 80% are women. Their work empowers them to have a stronger voice within their households and communities.
  • The Lucuma Fruit: “Lucuma” is a tasty Peruvian fruit, with a bright orange-yellow pulp that mirrors the vibrancy of our collections and of Peruvian Folk Art.
  • Fair Trade: in 1998, the term “Fair Trade” was unknown to us, until we discovered the "Fair Trade Federation" several months after launching. In 1999, we were thrilled to join this network of like-minded businesses doing similar work and with whom we could share and learn from our combined experience. Find out more about our Fair Trade commitment.
  • Retail Partners: Our collections reach consumers on the shelves of 500+ specialty gift shops, museums, fair trade stores, botanic gardens and nature centers, and select craft galleries and boutiques across the US and abroad. If there is not a retail shop in your area you can go to our retail site.
  • Custom Made: Working hand in hand creatively with our artist partners allows us to offer you personalized and custom made products. Our artists are usually thrilled to please and make your wishes come true, so just ask!
  • At Your Service: expect from our team personalized customer service, quick turn around, selling aids to help you tell our artists' stories, easy returns and an almost risk-free exchange policy!

Bring the excitement of the world's most fascinating animals to life through imaginative and open-ended play. Hand-knitted by women in Peru with 100% organic cotton yarn, our plastic-free finger puppets offer zoo gift shops, museums and specialty retailers distinctive gifts that celebrate wildlife from around the world through natural materials chosen with care for people and the planet.

From lions, elephants and giraffes to tigers, monkeys, koalas, kangaroos, sloths, macaws and other fascinating wildlife from around the world, this favorite assortment invites children to create exciting adventures while discovering the incredible diversity of the animal kingdom. Whether inspired by a  zoo visit, a wildlife documentary or a beloved storybook,  these tiny companions keep the adventure going through imaginative, open-ended play wherever children roam.

Handmade by Women

Each puppet is hand-knitted by skilled women in the highlands of Peru using a traditional three-needle knitting technique passed down through generations. Working with 100% organic cotton yarn, the knitters bring every tiny animal to life one stitch at a time. Their handmade work helps preserve a remarkable textile tradition while supporting sustainable livelihoods for their families.

Where It Fits

A natural addition to zoo gift shops, wildlife parks, museum stores, educational retailers, toy stores and children's boutiques. Display them alongside wildlife books, world geography collections, safari collections, travel-inspired gifts or educational displays to inspire imaginative play and meaningful gift giving. Their collectible assortment encourages add-on purchases and repeat visits as families discover new favorite animals from around the world.

Product Highlights

  • Handmade with 100% organic cotton yarn

  • Fair trade and ethically made

  • Hand-knitted in Peru using a traditional three-needle knitting technique

  • Encourages storytelling, imaginative play and screen-free fun

  • Celebrates wildlife from around the world

  • Perfect alongside wildlife books, zoo exhibits and educational displays

  • Pocket-sized, lightweight and travel friendly

  • Recommended for children ages 3+

  • Sold as a pre-assorted set of 50 zoo animal characters

  • Character assortment may vary

Why Retailers Love It

Wild animals have inspired curiosity and adventure for generations, and these tiny companions invite children to become explorers, wildlife enthusiasts and storytellers. Combining exceptional craftsmanship, organic materials and endless creative play possibilities, this collection offers retailers a distinctive handmade toy that delights families while inspiring curiosity about the incredible diversity of wildlife around the world.

Important Notice for EU Stores: These handcrafted toys are made in small batches and do not carry the CE mark. As such, they cannot be sold in regions requiring this certification.

Puppet Gifts Invite Play

Whether chosen by grandparents, aunts, uncles or family friends, finger puppets make thoughtful little gifts that invite children to imagine, create and play. Their affordable size also makes them perfect for birthdays, stocking stuffers, party favors or simply choosing a few favorite animals to create a meaningful gift of their own.

The Power of Open-Ended Play

Open-ended and classic toys like our handmade finger puppets aren’t just fun, they support healthy development. Finger puppets naturally encourage children to:

  • Create stories and build language through imaginative play.

  • Explore emotions by acting out different characters and situations.

  • Develop cooperation and empathy while playing with siblings, friends or caregivers.

  • Build confidence as they invent, solve problems and express new ideas.

Why Fair Trade Matters

For our team at Lucuma Designs, Fair Trade is more than a business model. It's a way of life that guides our daily decisions and inspires us to keep learning and evolving.

It lives in the relationships we've built over many years with the artist partners we know personally. Together, we've grown through trust and a shared commitment to building sustainable livelihoods and a better future for their families and communities.

Fair Trade is about much more than creating jobs. Through creative collaboration and by encouraging our artist partners to continually refine their craft and excel at what they do, we've built handmade collections our clients have come to trust year after year.

Ultimately, Fair Trade reminds us that business can be a force for good when it's guided by shared values and meaningful connections.

Lucuma Designs has been a proud member of the Fair Trade Federation since 1999.