Animal jewelry: Our horseshoe crab pin is baaaaaaaaaaaack!

This intriguing horseshoe crab jewelry (pin or tie tack) was a favorite until we learned that it had been discontinued by the manufacturer. It was a sad day when we had to take it offline! BUT WAIT! When the artist brought his entire bulk stock into our store on consignment so he could move on to new projects, guess what we found? We found our old favorite horseshoe crab! What fun! They are now availabl to order online either pained or in metallic finishes. If you have any questions, please call us at (888) 325-3179 toll free. This is one of the earlier pieces designed by this artist, and unlike some of the early ones, it is quite three-dimensional, standing tall enough in the shell to resemble a real-life horseshoe crab.

Stuffed anteater joins the menagerie

Our new stuffed anteater by Fiesta has joined the rest of the company here at Tapir and Friends. You'll find him/her congenial, soft, and huggable. This anteater is house-broken and plays well with others. What more could you ask? Actually, we've had the anteater in our showroom for a few months and finally got a chance to put it online and share it with you. Our anteater is well acclimated to living with other stuffed animals.

Online this giant anteater is classed among our "Edentates." Anteaters, along with pangolins, have no teeth (hence, "edentate"). We have other animals in this category also. Some belong there, some probably do not. If you can think of a better name for our Edentate category, please let us know. We had to categorize them for the web site one way or another. One fun thing about putting a new toy online is the chance to do some reading and research and learn about the animal. It's always fascinating! Animals come in such a variety of shapes and sizes, but also of habits and habitats, food needs and preferences, and abilities - some of which are quite astounding. Did you know that giant anteaters actually crush small insects such as termites with their STOMACH MUSCLES? Those are some ab crunches I'd like to simulate! Our stuffed anteater won't tear up your home looking for termites. You can feel confident that you'll have a friend rather than a handful of trouble when you take yours home today! Have fun!

Emperor penguin adult and chick - beautiful plastic animal replicas!

This engaging emperor penguin and chick are museum-quality with many nice details. They're hand-painted and somewhat shimmery-looking as if still wet from a swim. Come check out our plastic penguins (a wide selection) and other toy animals. See you on our Tapir and Friends web site!

Blue stuffed catfish toy (plush catfish)

Our blue stuffed catfish has been a customer-pleaser since we received our first one several years ago. Now the company that makes them (Zoology 101) has discontinued this popular stuffed fish! We've stocked up to forestall the inevitable day when we have to take the catfish offline and discontinue it ourselves. Meanwhile, we do have a supply of them . . . while they last. At 22 inches long, this catfish stuffed animal is big enough to be hugged and cuddled by children or adults. It's often used as decor at summer parties and barbecues . . . and you can keep it for fun and entertainment when the party is over. You can buy the catfish online at Tapir and Friends, or give us a call (toll free) at (888) 325-3179. If you've bee looking for a nice stuffed fish, you might want to get one while they last! Your purchase also helps support endangered species (tapirs and their habitats). Thanks!

Carved and painted wood puffin - great gift or decoration for your home!

For you puffin fans out there, we have two carved wood painted puffins left in stock! Check them out on our Tapir and Friends Wildlife World Gift Shop web site, or call us toll free at (888) 325-3179. Nice puffin, nice price! Remember, we ship anywhere in the world. We also have puffin jewelry and a small plastic puffin figurine as well.

Two new stuffed animals in the gift shop

Please welcome . . .

Our new stuffed chinchilla (above) . . .

. . . and our new stuffed mole.

Both stuffed animals are quite real-looking and are expected to be popular. In fact, one stuffed chinchilla is already going to a new home, and we just put it online yesterday. As of today, you could still be the first to take home our first pet (stuffed) mole! Any mole fans out there? We ship around the world! Take a look!

Donkey finger puppet (small stuffed animal) discontinued - we have one left!

This is the last one! The adorable stuffed donkey finger puppet has been discontinued by the manufacturer. We are sad! This soft-furred animal has been a popular item for us and one we've enjoyed having in the store. We have ONE LEFT as of this posting date. You can order it online using the link above, or give us a call toll free at (888) 325-3179. Kids love these finger puppets, but remember, it's also an election year . . . donkeys and elephants are the thing!

New plastic seagull

Hey everyone, here's our new plastic flying seagull. We ordered it for a customer, and liked it so much we've stocked it in our store. Here is what Kathy wrote when her seagulls arrived:

Sue,

Thank you again very much for taking so much time and interest in helping me out with the seagulls!!!!! They are just perfect!!! I am sure that they will be a big hit in our pirate scene for my son's graduation party. (We are expecting over 325 students to attend.) It is being held at our local YMCA which will be transformed into a pirate haven the night of June 6th. You helped me with a very important finishing touch! I hope to talk with you again soon.

Sincerely,

Kathy

Realistic piranha painted jewelry? Yes, indeed!

Come check out the piranha painted jewelry in our Tapir and Friends Wildlife World online store. Is this pin beautiful, or what? Learn the details and order from our site's Painted Animal Jewelry page. Or, call us toll free at (888) 325-3179. We only have a few of these wonderful fish left as of this posting.

Beautiful climbing tree frog jewelry - pins, tie tacks - striking, gorgeous, durable, and only $29.00 each

Come take a look at our stunning frog jewelry! In addition to the pieces shown here, we also have the same style of frog in dark green with small round black spots - looking something like a toad. The frogs are cast in pewter and painted by hand. The finish is hard and durable. They will not scratch. Each frog has two pins on the back that attach with pinch-clasps so the frog will not shift position once you've attached it to your lapel, hat or tie. Come see and order our frogs online! Some of these species are poison frogs from South America, one is a red-eyed tree frog, one is a strawberry poison frog. One or two are harlequins. All are absolutely gorgeous! Click on the photo for a larger view.

Back in stock and gorgeous as ever: Lobster jewelry in two styles

Some of our favorite animal jewelry in Tapir and Friends are these two brilliantly colored and detailed lobsters! Click the image for a larger view and check them out on our painted animal jewelry Web site!

Animal jewelry: Luna moth pin/tie tack (hand cast and hand painted)

This beautiful Luna Moth pin or tie tack was hand cast in pewter and painted by hand. The cost is only $29.00, and it is gorgeous! I was unable to capture quite the sparkle and dramatic coloring, but this is close. You can buy the moth jewelry online at TPF's Painted Animal Jewelry ~ Hand-painted Animal Pins or call us at (503) 325-3179 or toll free at (888) 325-3179. If you don't see it as a picture link, scroll down to the list of items with text links to the photos. See more of our painted hand-made jewelry at Tapir and Friends.

Brand new! Stuffed white or snowy owl in Tapir and Friends Store

This is the stuffed version of the snowy owl (or white owl - it has many other names, too, which are listed on its very own web page on our site). Compare pictures of the real white owl here on a Google image search! Our white owl is very lifelike and compelling! It has been discontinued by the manufacturer (which seems to be the way of some of our favorite animals - like model changes in the auto or fashion industry). So, we stocked up the other day in order to bring you this owl for as long as we can. Come see our new stuffed owl!

Animal jewelry: featuring the giant anteater!

This giant anteater jewelry comes in colors. Featuring the signature bushy tail and long nose, our stylized yet highly recognizable anteater is a symbol you can wear as a necklace (shown here), as a pin or as earrings. The necklace and earrings come with your virtually unlimited choice of bead colors in shapes chosen by our designer. For the body of the anteater, choose a color from our drop-down menu. This popular design is affordable and simple to order. Come see our anteater jewelry at Tapir and Friends Wildlife World Animal Store! You can also call us toll free at: (888) 325-3179. If you have any doubts about buying online, see our customer comments. After all these years, we're just beginning to collect them for you on our blog. Thanks for visiting!

Dog Jewelry - Cairn Terrier Pin or Tie Tack

This cute little Cairn Terrier hand-painted pin can be yours for only $25.00. We have just two of the Cairn Terrier jewelry pieces left! One is black, shown above, and one is metallic gold finish. The gold finish can be painted any color you like for no extra charge. Allow two weeks for painting. Come purchase the jewelry online or call us toll-free at (888) 325-3179.

Goat jewelry - painted by hand . . . maaaaaa!

Goat jewelry

These unusual pins are hand cast in pewter and hand painted in the USA. At $29.00 each, they are a unique gift for yourself or the goat lover in your life! You can buy them online in Tapir and Friends Gift shop or check out our other wonderful animal jewelry. You can also use our new toll-free number, (888) 325-3179, to ask questions or see if we have your favorite animal in stock. The bright white streaks are reflected light. These pieces are shiny and durable, coated to protect the sensitive-looking paint that captures the realistic details of these animals. The goats can also be painted any color you like for no extra cost. Allow about two weeks for painting. We have many, many other animal jewelry pieces. Come take a look!

Tapir Mola Art of Panama designs now on CafePress!

Dear Tapir Fans and Friends,

We've just opened our first CafePress tapir store with the beautiful tapir mola design from Panama that you see here. We've put the design on 64 different products, including many styles and sizes of t-shirts, caps, mugs, stickers, coasters, pillows, underwear, note cards, greeting cards, a calendar and more. This is just a beginning! It's one more way you can help save tapirs and their rainforest and Andean habitats and have loads of fun shopping at the same time!

Love that plastic badger!

One of TWO plastic badgers at Tapir and Friends

Thanks so much. We received the package on Saturday and the badgers fit perfectly with what my daughter needed for her school project. And both girls are enjoying their Beanie Babies. I'm so glad I found your website.

Best wishes.

Sarah

For those who like badgers, we also have a nice big, cuddly STUFFED BADGER by Hansa. And it's gray, not blue :)

Plastic sea turtles make a big splash!

Sorry, I basically hate punny headlines. My fingers made me do it!

Thanks Sheryl!

The package arrived today - YIPPEE! My third grader is doing a project on the Leatherback Sea Turtle and we were thrilled when we found a site where we could buy "plastic" turtles. We are making a habitat and they are going to work out great! I will definately keep you in mind in the future as this is the first of many projects to come!

Thanks again for your prompt and professional service! It was a pleasure doing business with you!

Have a good day!

Kathy

Peeper Keepers a big hit for Mothers' Day

Greeting.

I just wanted to take a moment to thank for u making sure I recieved My item in time for mothers day (I did) and it was a big hit My wife loved it thank u so much !!!

Steven