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Large Safari Play Mat
Large Safari Play Mat
Large Safari Play Mat
Large Safari Play Mat
Large Safari Play Mat
Large Safari Play Mat

Tara Treasures

Large Safari Play Mat

$98.00

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Pre-order open

Ships in early to mid-July. We will email you the moment it ships.

A wide, sun-baked safari landscape in soft, hand-felted wool, colored after the Serengeti in golden grass, dusty earth, and pockets of green. A blue watering hole sits at its heart, ringed by scrub and scattered rocks where the animals come to drink. Every bush, tree, and stone is its own soft felt piece, made by hand and built to be handled.

The animals are yours to bring, and they pair naturally with any African wildlife figures your child already loves, though none are included. It fills a tabletop or spreads across the floor for a whole afternoon of play. When the sun goes down over the savannah, it rolls up and fastens with a single button.

Material100% New Zealand wool
IncludesOne safari play mat only
Size31½ × 20 inches
CertifiedFair Trade USA, GOTS, OEKO-TEX
Origin DesignedAustralia MadeNepal

Age Recommendations

3456

Recommended ages, in years. Sorted by the developmental window this toy opens, so it lands in the right season.

Why it lasts.

We carry the Safari Play Mat because it is one of those backdrops that makes everything else in the toy collection click into place. African animal figurines are popular with children, but without a setting they end up in a pile. This mat gives the animals a world. We have heard from many families that this mat becomes the default play surface for months, hosting lions, elephants, and whatever story is running that day.

Who it's for

For the parent
A wide, Serengeti-colored safari landscape in soft wool felt for tabletop or floor play with any African animal collection.
For the educator
PreK through Grade 2. Supports African habitat exploration, animal classification by species, and geography storytelling. Children build migration routes, watering hole scenes, and predator-prey narratives across an open-ended terrain.
For the gift-giver
A lasting backdrop for any African animal collection. It works with whatever wildlife figures your child already loves and gets richer as the collection grows.

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Details

Materials & construction

Each piece is crafted from 100% New Zealand wool felt, sourced from GOTS-certified farms. The wool is colored with azo-free, non-toxic dyes and verified under OEKO-TEX Standard 100. Every component, including structural threads and dyes, is cleared of over 100 harmful substances. The finished pieces contain no plastic, no batteries, and no synthetic fill.

These pieces are made in Kathmandu, Nepal, by a cooperative of over 350 women artisans, the majority of whom are mothers. Each is shaped through traditional needle-felting and wet-felting, without molds or machines. The cooperative holds Fair Trade USA certification, ensuring fair wages and safe working conditions. Your purchase directly supports the economic independence of the women who made it.

Ways to play

Place elephants, giraffes, and lions across the savannah and build out a full wildlife scene. Create watering hole moments, migration routes, and predator-and-prey storylines using the landscape zones on the mat. Add wooden trees and rocks as loose parts to extend the terrain. Pair with the Felt Safari Animal Toys, Set of 6 for a complete savannah world.

Care & storage

Spot-clean with a damp cloth and mild soap. Do not submerge or machine wash. Air dry flat. Roll loosely and fasten with the button to store upright or flat. Avoid prolonged direct sunlight to preserve the wool's color.

Shipping & returns

Shipping

In-stock items ship from LA in 1–3 business days, plus 1–6 in transit (contiguous U.S.).

  • $10.95 standard, free on orders $150+ (after discounts, before tax)
  • Partner-warehouse items can take up to 2 weeks, check the product page
  • Pre-orders follow their own timeline; mixed orders ship together when the pre-order arrives
  • Local LA/OC delivery, Quick Ship, Hawaii/Alaska, and international at checkout

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Returns accepted for 30 days from delivery. If the toy isn't right, send it back. Free returns on damaged or defective items.