Best LEGO animals for kids of all ages: tigers, insects and more
From farm animals to adorable dogs, we've rounded up the best LEGO animals for kids of all tastes and ages.
Did you know that LEGO have been creating LEGO animals sets since 1935?
This means that today in 2025, there is a huge selection of different types of LEGO animal sets, from Wild Life and Dinosaurs to Pets, DUPLO and more.
Whether you want to challenge your child with an engaging new LEGO build or you're searching for a gift for the animal-loving kid in your life, you're sure to be spoilt for choice.
It really is the gift that keeps on giving because your kids will be able to build these kits time and time again. Here's our roundup of the best LEGO animals available to buy in the UK today.
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Best LEGO animals to build at a glance
- Wild Safari Animals | £59.99
- LEGO Animal City Trans–Dark Pink Raven Bird | £8.99
- Adorable Dogs | £24.99
- LEGO® DUPLO® Town Caring for Animals at the Farm | £49.99
- Majestic Tiger | £44.99
- The Insect Collection | £69.99
- Isabelle's House Visit | £34.99
Best LEGO animals in the UK
Wild Safari Animals
Take a walk on the wild side with this collection of Wild Safari Animals. This set is perfect for kids aged nine and up, and the same set of bricks can be used to build either a giraffe and flamingo with a tree, or two posable gazelles, a mother with her calf, plus two bushes, or a lion with a tree and a butterfly.
Buy Wild Safari Animals for £59.99 at Very
LEGO Animal City Trans–Dark Pink Raven Bird
There are also plenty of animal models that don't need building to choose from at The Minifigure Store as well. This Raven has been included in several LEGO sets since its release and is a great addition to custom builds and fantasy-themed sets.
At The Minifigure Store, you can find plenty of animals and other figures to include as additional extras to your sets.
Buy LEGO Animal City Trans–Dark Pink Raven Bird for £8.99 at The Minifigure Store
Adorable Dogs
Dog lovers can enjoy brand new LEGO adventures with this set of dogs! These furry (or not-so-furry) friends will enable kids to develop their storytelling abilities and engage in imaginative play.
Buy Adorable Dogs for £24.99 at LEGO
LEGO® DUPLO® Town Caring for Animals at the Farm
For those who don't know, DUPLO is created by LEGO for younger children from ages one and a half to five. This set helps to immerse children in farmyard role play, with eight LEGO DUPLO animal figures, including horses, cows and sheep.
Buy LEGO® DUPLO® Town Caring for Animals at the Farm for £49.99 at LEGO
Majestic Tiger
Another 3-in-1 set, this Majestic Tiger can be reassembled to create a posable red toy panda with bamboo and a bonsai tree that can be turned into a toy koi fish with a moving tail, flippers, and water lilies.
Buy Majestic Tiger for £44.99 at Very
The Insect Collection
Each of these three LEGO insect models are fully posable, with intricate details that tell the story of the eco-system that the insect lives in. It's the perfect way to enjoy an immersive task while also learning more about the world around us.
Buy The Insect Collection for £69.99 at LEGO
Isabelle's House Visit
When it comes to LEGO animals, we just had to include at least one of the many lovely LEGO Animal CrossingTM sets! With this set, we join Isabelle as she tours Fauna's house and helps to rearrange it. This is the perfect way to give your kids a screen break while still engaging with the world of Nintendo's Animal CrossingTM.