Did you know that elephants use their trunks as snorkels when swimming and on hot days they flap their ears to cool their blood? They also have the largest brains of all land animals.
Many people believe these majestic creatures are a symbol of good luck. Elephants feature in many children’s stories.
For elephant themed gifts, toys, costumes, pictures, puzzles and more browse the shops below.
Games & Activities:
Adapt traditional party games to have an elephant theme. Dumbo Says, Pin the Trunk on the Elephant.
Play musical chairs while listening to Baby Elephant Walk.
Elephant craft ideas: Use kitchen paper or wrapping paper tubes for trunks, grey paper attached to Alice bands make great elephant ears.
Food & Snack Ideas:
Everyone knows that elephants eat peanuts, but before you serve anything with peanuts in it check with parents that no one is allergic!
Give all the children bendy straws to drink with and call them ‘trunks.’
Toys and Gifts for Elephant Lovers
Booktopia is Australian-owned online-only retail store selling books, eBooks and DVDs. Take advantage of flat rates for delivery around Australia of as many physical books or DVDs as you want in one order. They have an extensive range of Australian books as well as the usual international titles. Lots of elephant themed books for children.
Suggested Products
LED Touch Lamp Elephant from Coolthings.com.au LED Touch Lamp Elephant. Lil Dreamers. This cheerful LED Touch Lamp Elephant is simply loved by children. She loves to keep them safe as they dream at night! Radiating a soft warm glow that is adjustable by touch, your precious little night light has a smooth tactile silicone casing. Give her a pat! You'll find that your lightweight lamp is soft, squishy and safe for small hands, as the internal LED keeps her nice and cool to the touch….
Le Cirque The Circus Stacking Puzzle from Coolthings.com.au Le Cirque The Circus Stacking Puzzle. Brainwright. Roll up, roll up… How well do you stack up against the Le Cirque The Circus Stacking Puzzle? The more pieces you pile up, the more precarious the puzzle. Reveal each card to determine the stacking order! From monkeys and elephants to dancers and strongmen, each ingeniously shaped piece is designed to nestle and stack….
Elephant Family Tea Set from Coolthings.com.au Elephant Family Tea Set. Sunart. Elephant lovers are sure to treasure this whimsical Elephant Family Tea Set for many years to come! The elephant in this room is super adorable, and comes complete with two irresistible baby elephant tea cups. Your beautifully hand-painted ceramic grey tea set is perfect for your next niche high tea or an afternoon treat with a friend!…
Dear Zoo Board Book from Gifts Australia Interactive flap book 24 pages long Your bub will love lifting the flaps to see what animals have been sent in this 1982 classic, Dear Zoo, by Rod Campbell. Cuddle up together and read through the different gifts the zoo has sent, from a monkey to a lion to an elephant! We don't know where we would fit that last one, but it wouldn't be on our balcony. Find out together if the zoo ever managed to send the perfect pet. This book is the perfect gift for any little one, animal lovers and jokesters alike….
Elephant Luck Sculpture from Gifts Australia Elegant elephant sculpture Displays its trunk raised Made from white ceramic Size 21cm x 8.5cm x 20cm Comes gift boxed Its elegant and sleek silhouette complements any room's decor, and the striking design will immediately attract attention. A white elephant is believed to be the ultimate symbol of luxury and wealth, infusing any space with happiness. Ideal for a housewarming, anniversary or wedding, it's a special gift they can enjoy and treasure for a lifetime….
