The toy they'll keep and pass on
or 4 payments of £9.50 with Klarna
🛡️ 30-day full refund, no questions. Fewer than 30 returns from 23,000+ orders.
- Solid wood build
- 18 months+
- Shape sorting
- Non-toxic paint
- 60-day guarantee
- Ships 2,3 days
- 30-day returns
- Klarna available
Delivery in 2-3 working days · 30-day returns · Est. 1795
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Real talk
The one grandparents buy first,and parents buy for themselves
Wooden Noah's Ark isn't a single-season toy. It's wood and weight in small hands: 18 animal pairs, a hull to load, a story that grows with them. No batteries. No screen guilt. Just sorting, stacking, and the kind of play that runs for hours because the child's imagination is doing the work.
You buy it because it feels solid when you hold it. You keep it because your child still plays with it at 5. You pass it on because it looks the same as the day it arrived.
Joe Jaques, Jaques of London
What's in the box
What arrives in the box
Wooden Noah's Ark comes complete and ready to play. No assembly, no missing pieces.
Wooden Ark with 18 animal pairs
Solid wood construction. Two of each animal (zebra, elephant, lion, giraffe, bear, camel, and more). Hand-finished paint in safe, non-toxic colours.
- ✓ 18 animal pairs included
- ✓ Solid wood, hand-painted
- ✓ Safe for 18 months+
Shape sorting and storytelling
Each animal slots into the hull or sits on the deck. Children match pairs, load the boat, name the animals, and retell the story,all at their own pace.
- ✓ Shape-sorting play
- ✓ Story-led imagination
- ✓ Develops fine motor skills
Built to last and be passed on
Solid wood means it feels weighty and real. It survives the floor drops, the long toy-box stays, and emerges ready for the next child.
- ✓ Solid wood hull
- ✓ 60-day guarantee
- ✓ Heirloom-weight toy
Ready to start? Order by 2pm, arrives Tuesday.
Was £40.99
Wooden Noahs Ark - Wooden Animal Toy: £38.00
While they play
What the Wooden Noah's Ark quietly teaches
Looks like play. Works like a lesson.
Shape recognition
Sorting animals by size and shape, pairing them, fitting them into slots. Fine motor skills build without frustration.
Story and memory
The Noah's Ark tale becomes theirs to tell and retell. Language, imagination, and early narrative skills grow together.
Animal knowledge
18 different creatures means names, habitats, and curiosity about the natural world,sparked by holding them in hand.
One-on-one play
No app, no screen, no rules to learn. You sit together and play the way your parents played with you.
What families say about Jaques of London
What parents and grandparents say
"Excellent quality wood toys, so well made, no sharp edges, all lovely & smooth, very colourful & plenty of choice. Very reasonably priced & so beautifully wrapped you don't want to open them. Highly recommend this company."
"Fast delivery, excellent products, extremely good quality and long lasting. My granddaughter loves the toys from here. Good age ranges covered."
"These toys tick all the boxes, educational, colourful, fun, well made and great service. I just keep buying more and more."
"We love our toys from Jaques of London. The quality is excellent and they're the perfect size for little hands to hold and play with easily. Beautifully made, sturdy wooden toys that will last for years. Highly recommend!"
"Harrods grade gifting for a very reasonable price. Not the usual tat from China. Had several hand picked orders fron Jaques, nice to know its a UK business with old school quality."
"I am a real fan of this company. If only I had come across them years ago when my boys were little. It's my go to for beautiful, good quality toys for my granddaughter now and any gift I need to buy. They arrived quickly, prices are reasonable and the special touch is they are beautifully packaged too. I love the heritage of this business!"
Get ready for life
Why real play matters
Real brain growth comes from real play.
animal pairs to discover
Two of each: lions, elephants, zebras, giraffes, bears, camels, and more. Each one hand-painted and safe.
to love it or return it
We stand behind every Jaques toy. If it isn't what you hoped, returns are simple and no-fuss.
perfect age to start
Designed for toddlers and play partners. Safe paint, no small-choke hazards, chunky enough for little hands.
Why this matters right now
We really are different
Wooden Noah's Ark vs the plastic version
| Jaques Wooden Noahs Ark - Wooden Animal Toy | Cheap Alternatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Material | ✅ | ❌ Plastic cracks and yellows |
| Weight and feel | ✅ | ❌ Lightweight, feels cheap |
| Non-toxic paint | ✅ | ⚠️ Often unclear |
| Survives years of play | ✅ | ❌ Breaks within 6 months |
| Can be passed on | ✅ | ❌ Worn out and disposable |
| 60-day guarantee | ✅ | ❌ No recourse |
| Est. 1795 heritage | ✅ | ❌ Generic brand |
- ✅ Real wood
- ✅ Solid feel
- ✅ Safe paint
- ✅ Lasts years
- ✅ Pass it on
- ✅ 60-day promise
- ✅ 231-year brand
- ❌ Plastic breaks
- ❌ Feels cheap
- ⚠️ Paint unclear
- ❌ Breaks fast
- ❌ Throw away
- ❌ No guarantee
- ❌ New brand
Ready to start? Order by 2pm, arrives Tuesday.
Was £40.99
Wooden Noahs Ark - Wooden Animal Toy: £38.00
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Not right? Return it within 30 days. Full refund, no questions.
Questions & answers
Parents ask. We answer.
Buying for a 2-year-old,is this the right one?
Yes. Wooden Noah's Ark is designed for 18 months and up. The animals are chunky, safe, and sized for small hands. No small parts to worry about. Catherine McCulloch says: 'perfect gift for any babies' 1st birthday',and it plays just as well at 3, 4, and 5.
How fast will it arrive?
Order by 2pm, and it arrives Tuesday. We ship within 2,3 business days as standard. Leigh Hemmings tells us: 'arrived next day, saved Christmas.' Gift wrapping is available at checkout if you're cutting it close.
Will it hold up to real play?
Yes. Solid wood, hand-finished, tested for years. John A says: 'Not the usual tat from China.' Karen Pepper adds: 'Toys that don't break after five minutes of play.' We back every toy with a 60-day guarantee.
Is it worth the price?
Played for years, passed on, pennies per game. Manda Monium says: 'worth every penny full price.' Most families play with Noah's Ark from 18 months to 6 years. That's 300+ hours of play. The cost per game drops with every sibling or grandchild who receives it next.
How much does it cost?
The Wooden Noahs Ark - Wooden Animal Toy is £38.00 today (down from £40.99). Klarna is available at checkout if you prefer to spread the cost.
What's your returns policy?
30 days, full refund, no conditions. Return it for any reason and we refund in full. We've been standing behind what we make since 1795.
Ready to start? Order by 2pm, arrives Tuesday.
Was £40.99
Wooden Noahs Ark - Wooden Animal Toy: £38.00
Our story
Making toys worth keeping since 1795.
Jaques of London was founded in 1795. We invented croquet, table tennis, and the Staunton chess set. For 230 years, we've been making things that pull children away from passive entertainment and into active, curious, hands-on play.
Jaques makes Noah's Ark the way we've made toys since 1795: solid wood, hand-finished, tested for years. Not because we're nostalgic, but because children deserve toys that feel real and play that lasts. One animal pair, one story, one screen-free afternoon at a time. You buy it for your child. You keep it because it survives. You pass it on because it's still beautiful.
Toys and games that leave something behind: a skill, a memory, a piece of play that gets passed on.
Joe, Jaques of London
Ready when you are
The toy they'll keep.
Order today.
Was £40.99
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🛡️ 30-day money-back guarantee · 🚚 Delivery in 2-3 working days · 🏛️ Est. 1795
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