Cuddly Stuffed Walrus

Cuddly Walrus from Tapir and Friends

At Tapir and Friends, we're lucky to have the best customers in the world. We feel so privileged to be able help such nice people fulfill birthday wishes, school project needs, and more. Now that we have a feedback option on our website, our customers have the opportunity to let us know how we're doing. We're absolutely delighted to get feedback like this recent review of our sweet stuffed walrus: "Softest friend ever!  Bought for my daughter's birthday, so she hasn't seen it yet, but it is the softest, cuddliest friend and I'm sure she will be absolutely enchanted with it! Thank-you for such fast shipping & gentle packaging. We are now big fans of Tapir & Friends!!"

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Plastic Red Squirrel

Plastic Red Squirrel Eating at Tapir and Friends 

Go for a walk in the woods right now, and you're very likely to find industrious squirrels gathering supplies for the long, dark winter. If you hear chewing or chirping, watch your head as you pass under the firs and spruces; hulls and other debris may rain down from above. Our adorable red squirrel is munching on an acorn and would make the perfect addition to your fall or Christmas decor. 

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Beaded Ice Cream Keychain

Beaded Pink Ice Cream Keychain at Tapir and Friends

Are you missing summer already? We're not. We love the rain, but we're weird. If you're already missing the warmth of the summer sun and lazy, strawberry ice cream days, fear not! Summer may be many months away, but you can carry a happy reminder of it in your purse or pocket. Thankfully, it won't melt. We also have very summery watermelons, pineapples, and "fresh" corn, so be sure to check out our beaded keychains today.  

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Plastic Cats

Plastic Bastet at Tapir and Friends

From temple cats to witches' familiars, cats play an important part in the mythologies of cultures around the world. Whether you're looking for black Halloween cats or a friendly calico, be sure to check out our cat selection today!

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Black Plastic Scorpions for Halloween? On Sale, Too.

Black Plastic Scorpion

at Tapir and Friends Animal Store

If you need plastic scorpions for your Halloween decor, look no further. At 7 inches long and looking very realistic, this may be the final touch of creepiness you need for your haunted house. We've just lowered the price, so get them while they're hot! They are listed in our Halloween Category, so that's an automatic 15% off this month! Order 10 or more and you get free shipping in the US. What a sweet Haklloween deal!

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New Plastc Whale in Our Store

Isn't He/She Beautiful?

See the New Sperm Whale in Our Store

We love our new plastic whale! It looks so lifelike and its details so realistic, it makes you want to learn more about these wonderful gigantic creatures that swim through the oceans of the world. The sperm whale is recognizable by it's giant square head and very narrow lower jaw. Its jaw has lots of two-pound teeth that seem to be more useful for fighting than eating. This whale is legendary for its squabbles with giant squid and other deep-sea creatures, but the plastic sperm whale in our store is nothing but friendly. Take him or her home and see if it will whisper in your ear stories from the deep! If nothing else, it may inspire you to learn more about real sperm whales, these huge and vulnerable marine animals long hunted for their oil, called spermaceti, used in products such as candles and cosmetics.

See the plastic whale in our store.

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Plastic Fruit Bats

Plastic Fruit Bat Burrito at Tapir and Friends Animal Store

Only at Tapir and Friends can you find a fruit bat burrito! Look at all those cute little faces. While we take conservation very seriously, we also love to have fun at work. Occasionally that means piles of octopi and fruit bat burritos. TPF is a good place to work. 

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Plastic Frogs and Newts

Our Lovely Plastic Tomato Frog at Tapir and Friends

Bubble, bubble toil and trouble! If you're looking for eye of newt or slime of toad for a witchy stew, we can't help you. We like our newts and toads creeping and hopping. But if you'd like to add a few amphibians to your Halloween decor, we've definitely got your covered! Ribbit! 

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Realistic Plastic Tasmanian Devil New in Our Store!

Plastic Tasmanian Devil NEW at
Tapir and Friends Animal Store

Look, look! Our new plastic Tasmanian devil replica from CollectA has the most realistic details! At 3 inches from  nose to tail, it will fit nicely in your Tasmanian or Australian habitat diorama. Of course it also makes a wonderful educational toy since it's made of durable plastic. Its details are museum quality, which also makes it perfect for collectors of wild animal figurines. We love our new Taz, and so will you!

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Newsletters and Discount Codes!

Hand-painted Pewter Bat Pin at Tapir and Friends

Yesterday, we told you about our October sale; today, we want to let you know about our newsletter, which gives you opportunities to save year-round. Each newsletter comes with a coupon code at the bottom and has interesting tidbits about life at Tapir and Friends, new products, and fundraising updates. If you'd like to subscribe, please go to our main page, scroll down to the bottom, and sign up for our newsletter and save! Thanks!

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Special October Sale! 15% Off Octopus, Halloween, or Skeleton and Skull Categories!! Woo Hoo!!

Dancing Plastic Skeleton at Tapir and Friends

We are having a special sale this month. It's making everyone so happy that even the skeletons are dancing for joy. This month, you will receive an automatic 15% discount when you buy anything from our Octopus, Halloween, or Skeleton and Skull categories. Pop on over to the store and save on fun and educational plastic animals, stuffed animals, animal keychains, pins, and more!

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Olive Octopus Stuffed Animal

Olive Octopus at Tapir and Friends Animal Store

Named after Olive, an octopus befriended in a popular Seattle diving spot, our Olive wants to befriend you! At 36 inches long, Olive is extremely cuddly and would make the perfect autumn reading or sleeping companion for your little ones (or you! We won't tell). She is one of the sweetest residents in our store. Please visit Olive in our wonderful octopus section today!

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Whimsical Keychains

Cuppa Joe at Tapir and Friends Animal Store

Our beaded keychains from Guatemala are fun, whimsical, and practical! Can't beat that combination! Whether you're looking for monkeys, melons, or mermaids, you won't be disappointed with our large selection. These keychains are well-made, sturdy, and make wonderful gifts or mementos. 

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Plastic Skeletons for Halloween or Education

Dilophosaurus Plastic Skeleton at Tapir and Friends

The thigh bone's connected to the knee bone; the knee bone's connected to the shin bone...and we try not to think about it too much otherwise we start imagine our skeleton moving around inside our skin and get freaked out (or maybe that's just me). With the school year now in full swing and Halloween right around the corner, our skeleton and skull section is a great place to visit this time of year. Whether you're looking for tools for learning or spooky decor, we've got you covered! 

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Plastic Poseidon Toy

Poseidon Toy at Tapir and Friends Animal Store

With our location built on pilings above the Columbia River right before it meets and marries the mighty Pacific (often with wild and boisterous rapture), Tapir and Friends is quite literally hovering over Poseidon's domain. So it seems appropriate that we should carry a version of this powerful sea god in our store. Crossing the bar can be a serious challenge, so it's good to have some awesome bar pilots in town. But crossing in bad weather is dangerous enough that saying a prayer to Poseidon might not go astray either. 

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