# Cardboard Zoo Playsets The Mini Jungle Cardboard Toy Set Provides an Instant Zoo By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-05-31 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-jungle References: [awesomeetsy.tumblr](http://awesomeetsy.tumblr.com/post/87217291681/via-mini-jungle-by-milimbo-on-etsy) & [etsy](https://www.etsy.com/listing/114080169/mini-jungle?ref=favs_view_11) The adorable Mini Jungle from the Spain-based [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etsy-1) shop 'milimbo' is an animal-shaped set of cardboard toys that provides an instant zoo. The set sells for about $16 and includes six cardboard animals that have been cut out by hand. The animals are fairly geometric and a little abstract, but it's easy enough to distinguish some of the most beloved jungle animals, like elephants, rhinos and giraffes. In addition to multiple cardboard animals, the set also comes with paper trees, which provides the animals with a lush natural habitat to call home. The set it small, but if you think about it, with two of the cute cardboard playsets, you have the beginnings of [Noah's Ark](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noahs-ark-nursery). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cardboard Toy Sets:** The rise in popularity of cardboard toy sets presents opportunities for innovative designs and interactive play experiences. - **Geometric Animal Toys:** The trend of geometric animal toys opens up possibilities for artistic and educational toys that blend creativity with learning. - **DIY Playsets:** The DIY playset trend allows children to engage in hands-on activities while fostering their imagination and problem-solving skills. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers can capitalize on the demand for cardboard toy sets by creating unique and customizable playsets that cater to children's interests. - **Art and Craft Supplies:** Art and craft supply companies can tap into the market for geometric animal toys by offering materials and tools specifically designed for creating these artistic toys. - **Educational Toys and Games:** Educational toy companies can develop DIY playsets that combine fun and learning, providing children with interactive and educational play experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3-D Card Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/6-popup-animal-cards-to-make.md) - [Buildable Paper Playsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/castle-playset.md) - [Tiny Pet Habitat Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniverse-make-it-mini-animals.md) - [Affordable Minimalist Cat Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petsy-cat-house.md) - [Wildlife Awareness Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-cards.md) - [Nature Discovery Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lets-explore-naturalist-vest-play-set.md) - [Educational Climate Change Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-brick-sets.md) - [Upcycled Waste Material Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-furniture-design.md) - [Children Storytelling Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-traveler-pretend-play.md)