Giraffe & Safari Collectors

Some people come home from Africa with a camera full of photos and a heart full of giraffes. Others just dream about going. Either way, a hand-painted Limoges safari animal is the perfect gift for wildlife lovers, travelers, zookeepers and kids who know far too many facts about hippos. Each box is hinged, painted by hand in France and arrives gift-boxed. Think of it as a souvenir from a safari, no passport stamps required.

On the Savanna Today

Spot a tall giraffe, a charming hippopotamus and an antelope standing guard over her baby. Elephants raise their trunks, a sleek panther tends a cub and jungle tigers prowl. Monkeys swing in from the trees and a koala clings to a branch with a little one on board. For the explorer, there might be a pair of safari binoculars. Each lid opens on a tiny hinge to reveal a hidden watering hole, great for a ring or a safari-themed charm.

Your Own Wildlife Reserve

Safari collections are a joy because they keep growing in every direction. Some collectors aim for the "big five," others pick favorites by color or pattern, and many add one animal for every zoo visit or trip abroad. A long shelf works beautifully as a savanna, with tall giraffes at the back and baby animals up front. Add a few books on travel or wildlife, maybe a woven basket or two, and your living room becomes a cozy lodge with a view.

Follow the herd to Elephants and Lions, Tigers & Big Cats, or browse every species at Animal & Wildlife Lovers.