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Gift ideas for a greener Christmas

Looking for festive gift inspiration that is sustainable, recycled and kind to the planet? We’ve selected our favourite gift ideas for those wishing for a greener Christmas…   Eco Recycled Bird Feeder/Cake Kit  Designed & manufactured in the UK, this Ashortwalk bird kit contains a feeder made from recycled yoghurt pots and a cake mix … Read more

Festive gift ideas for pets

From pampered pooches to crafty cats, our festive gift guide is full of ideas to inspire when Christmas shopping for your pets… ?   Shark Dog/Cat Bed Ideal for dogs, cats, kittens and puppies weighing under 15lbs, this pet bed can be used as a cosy covered cave to hideaway or folded into a lovely … Read more

Supersized brick creatures head to Marwell

Marwell Zoo in Hampshire will host a world-first with its SUPERSIZED! exhibit in 2020, featuring 40 larger than life models of curious real-life creatures built using two million toy bricks. Sneaky predators such as the fearless honey badger, venomous blue-ringed octopus and crafty assassin bug have all been chosen for their colourful appearance, unusual natural … Read more

Celebrate a greener Christmas with WWF

Looking for Christmas gift inspiration that is sustainable, recycled and kind to the planet?  Why not visit the Discover Animals shop, where the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has just revealed a pick of products especially for visitors to our site… ❄️ Black & White Keep Cup It’s estimated that 2.5bn coffee cups are thrown away in … Read more

Halloween must-haves from the Natural History Museum

With Halloween just around the corner, the Discover Animals team has entered the spirit of things and chosen their favourite spooky selections from the Natural History Museum collection. From creepy gifts to frightful toys, we hope you enjoy our pick!  Crow Skull Pendant Emulate Victorian Gothic with this striking brass pendant, a macabre piece that adds … Read more

Sensory play with animal Dooballs

The youngest member of the Discover Animals team at two years old had great fun testing out the new ‘Dooballs’ from French brand BabyToLove. The company has specialised in the creation of original and innovative baby products for over 10 years, and the Dooballs aim to stimulate babies and toddlers’ curiosity to catch, manipulate, shake … Read more

Hide & Seek with Hape’s new bamboo periscope

Hape, the world’s largest producer of wooden toys, has introduced a ‘Nature Fun’ range, to encourage children to explore the adventure of the great outdoors. The team at Discover Animals had fun trying out the Hide & Seek Periscope, and examining garden hedgerows and wildlife. Although aimed at children from 5 and up, our two-year-old … Read more

UK’s largest cat charity launch appeal for knitters

Cats Protection are appealing for knitters to help unwanted cats and kittens stay cosy this autumn and winter by making blankets and fun mouse toys as part of their knitting bee. The UK’s largest cat charity helps around 190,000 cats every year through a network of over 250 volunteer-led branches and 34 centres. The charity … Read more

Get knitting for Cats Protection this Christmas

Cats Protection are appealing for knitters to help this Christmas by making cosy blankets and fun mouse toys as part of their knitting bee. Thousands of unwanted cats and kittens will be in the care of the UK’s largest cat charity over the festive season, and knitters are invited to create handmade gifts as an … Read more