The first Lakeshore Learning Company store opened in California in 1958 but you can now find stores located from coast to coast. The mission at Lakeshore Learning to create educational innovative products drives them to provide the best products using the best resources possible which allows them to deliver quality goods to consumers.

I was sent the Lakeshore Learning Wild Animal Park for review.  It’s not surprising that children love animals.  When I did daycare, I had a large tub filled with creatures of every kind from land animals to sea and sky animals.  It was one of my most used, loved, and played with stations for the five years I did childcare.  I’m sad to say that I gave them away when sorting through my equipment after I was done with daycare.  So I was excited when the Wild Animal Park from Lakeshore Learning arrived.

The box was surprisingly heavier than I was expecting, which gave me the inclination that what was inside was going to be of good quality.  Lakeshore Learning did not disappoint.  The Wild Animal Park came with a 14 1/2″ tree (that comes apart for storage), 16 animals, 2 rocks, and 2 logs.  All the animals came bagged separately so the kids jumped right in getting everything open and ready to play.  They had the tree together in no time.  All you need to do is snap the trunk into the base and then attach the sets of leaves.  Simple and no tools required.  Definitely my kind of assembly.

Even before the animals were all open, the kids were in play mode.  It is so fun to watch their imaginations at work.  The animals are nicely detailed and we have been having a lot of fun with this set daily since it arrived.  I like that some of the animals include a baby as well.  I am so pleased with the quality of this rugged vinyl set and would recommend it to anyone.  The recommended ages is preschool (3 years) through 5th grade (10 years) but our one and two year old have both enjoyed these animals as well.

You can also check out my review on the Lakeshore Learning Self-Teaching Math Machines right HERE.  Lakeshore Learning’s new line of Learning At Home Products are now available.  Be sure to check out these educational toys that both children and parents can enjoy at home each day.
Buy It: Head over to Lakeshore Learning to see for yourself the great selection of products they offer.  Don’t forget to use this special 20% off coupon valid in store or online until 10/31/13.

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Miranda

I’m a city girl turned country by my awesome husband and we have three busy boys and two darling daughters. I love spending time with my family, reading Karen Kingsbury novels, and catching up with friends while our kiddos have play dates. I’m blessed beyond measure and can’t wait to see what God has in store.
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