Wild Animal Puppets

Although there is only one credible photo of the wild poodle butterfly—taken by the zoologist who first identified it in 2009—this extraordinary creature, native to Venezuela, has intrigued researchers and sparked a sensation online.

This stretchy velvet glove puppet features a soft white plush body, large black eyes, printed organza wings, and long antennae. This magical insect is sure to spark everyone’s curiosity.

This crocodile hand puppet is full of life and features a movable mouth that can even swallow. It’s perfect for creative role-playing and captivating storytelling sessions. Measuring about 40 cm, the crocodile is a real eye-catcher!

Let your imagination run wild with the Folkmanis giraffe stage puppet. This graceful animal stands tall with its long neck, featuring a signature patterned velvet print, accented with plush details, luxurious long eyelashes, and a movable mouth.

This charming moon moth finger puppet is beautiful and graceful and will capture your boundless imagination! The moon moth, native to North America, is the only moth ever featured on a U.S. postage stamp. It features wings printed on silky organza and a body made of smooth, stretchy velvet. Let it flutter and dance at your fingertips!

The Wise Owl hand puppet from Folkmanis flies in to teach us timeless lessons from cultures around the world. Made of soft polyester plush with a movable beak and animated eyebrow pockets for blinking, this puppet will bring magic to your playtime. The puppet measures 30 cm.

Folkmanis puppets are crafted with meticulous attention to detail using high-quality materials and finishes that meet the highest standards. Each puppet complies with the safety requirements of the European Union’s EN-71 toy safety standard and bears the CE mark.

The Folkmanis Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma cornutum) hand puppet is very lifelike. Its head and front legs can be easily manipulated. With its horned shell and flat, rounded body, the horned lizard is well camouflaged in the deserts and semi-arid regions of North and Central America. This reptile looks like a cross between a dinosaur and a toad.

Folkmanis puppets are crafted with meticulous attention to detail using high-quality materials and finishes that meet the highest standards. Each puppet complies with the safety requirements of the European Union’s EN-71 toy safety standard and bears the CE mark.

The Folkmanis kiwi hand puppet is very lifelike. It is made of soft plush fabric. Its head and legs can be easily moved for imaginative play, puppet shows, or storytelling adventures. The kiwi, native to New Zealand, is a pear-shaped, flightless nocturnal bird. This endangered species shares its name with the indigenous people of its homeland and is dear to those who want to protect and preserve its environment.

Folkmanis puppets are crafted with meticulous attention to detail using high-quality materials and finishes that meet the highest standards. Each puppet complies with the safety requirements of the European Union’s EN-71 toy safety standard and bears the CE mark.

The Albert's albatross is proud of its catch: a worm is hanging from its beak, and it won't let go.

Albert is part of Living Puppets’ collection of animal puppets, perfect for hands of all sizes. Simply slip your hand into the opening on the animal’s belly or back to reach the movable mouth. With the movement of your hand, the puppet comes to life! Living Puppets offer children and adults (of all ages!) endless play possibilities, thanks to their wide range of expressions and gestures. Fun, funny, or maybe even a little stubborn at times, they provide a fascinating and adventure-filled experience for everyone!

The Albert albatross puppet is 44 cm tall.

Loup Dieter is a hand puppet by Living Puppets. Dieter is a little crazy, but he’s also an irreplaceable friend. He’s 37 cm tall.

Mampfred is part of Living Puppets’ Quasselwürmer® collection. The Quasselwürmer® are simple and ingenious. Thanks to the glove design, they’re very easy to play and come to life instantly. Their playful appearance gives the puppeteer plenty of creative freedom. You can never get angry with them.

Watch out! Bernie-Birdie’s eyesight isn’t what it used to be, and he’s not very steady on his landings anymore, as his bandages show.

Bernie-Birdie is part of Living Puppets’ collection of animal puppets, perfect for hands of all sizes. Simply slip your hand into the opening on the animal’s belly or back to reach the movable mouth. With the movement of your hand, the puppet comes to life! Living Puppets offer children and adults (no age limit!) an endless repertoire of play, thanks to their wide range of expressions and gestures. Fun, funny, or perhaps even stubborn at times, they provide a fascinating and adventure-filled experience for everyone!

The Bernie-Birdie puppet is 44 cm tall. 

The Folkmanis Desert Rain Frog puppet mimics the sounds of this amphibian with a hidden squeaker.  The desert rainfroglives in the desert near the coast of Namibia. It burrows into the damp sand during the day to protect itself from the heat. This strange frog doesn’t croak—it squeaks! With a printed design on soft plush fabric and movable arms and mouth, this plump, squishy replica is sure to entertain!

Folkmanis puppets are crafted with meticulous attention to detail using high-quality materials and finishes that meet the highest standards. Each puppet complies with the safety requirements of the European Union’s EN-71 toy safety standard and bears the CE mark.

The Folkmanis black crow hand puppet is the perfect companion for your enchanting storytelling. Featuring the classic silhouette with black feathered fabric, a movable beak, and shiny feet, this puppet creates the illusion of a real, living bird.

Folkmanis puppets are crafted with meticulous attention to detail using high-quality materials and finishes that meet the highest standards. Each puppet complies with the safety requirements of the European Union’s EN-71 toy safety standard and bears the CE mark.