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Eco-Friendly Summer Fun with Plush for the Planet

16 Freya the Flamingo (Eco)

Summer is a season full of play, exploration, and new memories. It’s also the perfect time to introduce kids to the idea that fun and sustainability can go hand in hand. Whether you’re planning backyard activities, heading to camp, or just looking for ways to reduce screen time, eco-friendly play options are a great way to blend creativity with a greater purpose.

One simple yet impactful way to do that is by choosing toys made from recycled materials, such as stuffable animal kits designed with the planet in mind!

Hands-On Learning Through Play

Children absorb a lot through play. It’s how they make sense of the world, practice problem-solving, and express themselves. When you incorporate eco-friendly toys into the mix, it becomes an opportunity to introduce larger ideas, such as reducing waste, making thoughtful choices, and showing care for the earth.

Stuffable animal kits made from recycled fabric encourage important conversations. Kids not only get to create their own cuddly companions but also learn that small choices, like selecting toys made from repurposed materials, can have a positive impact on the environment.

Perfect for Summer Activities and Events

Eco-conscious stuffable animals are ideal for summer break activities. Whether you’re a parent planning crafts at home or a group leader organizing a summer camp project, these kits are a hit with kids. They are simple, no-sew, and offer a complete creative experience from start to finish.

The compact size also makes them great for travel. Road trips, plane rides, or even rainy days indoors become easier when kids have something meaningful and interactive to do.

Pair with Earth-Friendly Exploration

Enhance the experience by connecting the activity to nature. Take your child on a nature walk and discuss how various animals contribute to the environment. Collect recyclables and turn them into art. Read a book about conservation or wildlife. These small moments help reinforce a sense of responsibility and appreciation for the planet.

When playtime has purpose, it leaves a lasting impression. For a creative and thoughtful summer activity, explore our collection of eco-friendly stuffable animals made with recycled fabric at The Zoo Factory. They are the perfect blend of fun and sustainability, designed for kids and kind to the planet!

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Why Your Child Should Bring a Stuffable Animal to Summer Camp

Girls playing with stuffed animals outside

Summer is the perfect time for your child to explore new hobbies, sports, and activities, and there’s no better place for that than a summer camp!

When assisting your child packing their bags for camp, be sure to include all the essentials along with one of their favorite furry companions to help them on their summertime adventures.

Here are a few ways your child will benefit from bringing a stuffable best friend to summer camp.

Deal with Homesickness

Leaving home can be tough, especially for a young child. When you arrive at a summer camp, your child may want to go home right away. However, bringing a stuffed animal along can help. By taking one of their furry friends with them, they’ll be bringing a piece of home along, which can ease any homesickness they may feel.

Help Make Friends

A stuffed animal can help build social and language skills, which are very important factors for making friends in a new place. They’re also great conversational starters! Other children may want to play with your child’s teddy bear or have their own stuffed animals play with them. Before you know it, your child has made friends before the first day has even ended.

Join the Activities

From hiking to water sports, horseback riding, and ziplining, your child will encounter many new and interesting activities at summer camp. Having a stuffable companion along will make those activities all the more enjoyable and memorable. Plus, they can have their stuffed animal look the part by dressing them in different outfits according to the activity!

Don’t have a stuffable animal for your child to bring along? Make your own stuffed animal with Stuffable Animal Kits from The Zoo Factory! With dozens of animals to choose from, your child can easily pick out their new summer camp partner. Each child will experience an instant connection with their new stuffed friend as they bring them to life with a birth certificate, wishing star, and stuffing instructions.

Check out our current promotions online and contact us at (480)699-5519 for more information on our stuffable animal packages or custom printing orders today.

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Activities for a Rainy Summer Day

camp stove

A time for barbecues and pool parties, the month of July is finally here. And for parents of young children, this also means that school vacation has just started! Your children are probably filled with excitement for the weeks of fun ahead of them, as there are endless activities you can do when it’s warm and sunny outside.

But what do you do on a rainy afternoon indoors?

To ensure those rainy summer days don’t drag on too long, we at The Zoo Factory recommend stocking up on board games, craft supplies and stuffable animal kits.

If your little ones love to play with stuffed animals, what activity would they love better than creating their own? Choose from a wide variety of eight inch and 16 inch animals, or pick a party package for your children and all their friends to enjoy making together. Whether they love jungle animals, sea animals or dinosaurs, there is a package they will love!

Once your new stuffed animal friends have been put together (no sewing required!), you can pick out outfits for your animals to wear and take them on their first adventure. Even though you can’t go outside, you can always host an indoor “camping” excursion with your stuffed animals! Just set up a tent in the living room and your children will have hours of fun ahead of them.

The Zoo Factory even offers an awesome set of Coleman supplies, including a camp stove, lantern and cooler with lemonade. Shop with us online or contact us by phone at 866-993-3325 to place your order.

We hope you and your children have a great summer vacation together!