Wooden Kangaroo - Collectible Wild Animals – Montessori & Waldorf

A perfect educational toy for children to explore and learn about different species of wild animals. The kangaroo is a unique marsupial native to Australia. Known for its distinctive hopping movement, it possesses powerful hind legs that enable it to travel great distances at remarkable speeds. Kangaroos have a muscular tail that helps maintain balance while hopping and acts as a powerful weapon for defense. Their front limbs are smaller and used for grooming and grabbing objects.

Each piece is carved from a single block of solid ash wood, hand-sanded and painted in layers. The finish is olive oil: natural, protective and gentle on the wood grain. No plastic components. Small variations in colour and grain are a natural characteristic of handmade production — not defects.

Safari and wild animal figurines give children a window onto ecosystems far beyond their everyday experience. Open-ended play builds curiosity — children begin to ask about habitat, diet and behaviour without being prompted.

Part of our Realistic Animals & Birds collection. Browse the full woodland and wild animal range or explore cartoon animals & birds collection for younger children.

Height: 6.0 cm ; Width: 7.0 cm ; Depth 2.0 cm (2.36 x 2.76 x 0.79 inches)

Solid ash wood. Hand-painted with water-based, non-toxic paints in multiple layers. Finished with olive oil. No plastic components. EN71 certified. Small variations in colour and grain are a natural characteristic of handmade production — not defects. Each piece is unique.

Safari and wild animal figurines give children a window onto biodiversity — species and habitats entirely different from their own. Open-ended play with realistic wooden figures builds genuine curiosity: children begin to ask about diet, habitat and behaviour without being prompted.