Schleich has created one of the most stunningly designed toys we have ever seen. The details that went into creating each animal, plant, surface, and crevice just blew away testers and staff. Looking at the box just about every tester was sure that they would have to add water (they weren’t thrilled) but when they opened it, they discovered a virtual water feature that looked like a glistening river. The set includes a good collection of animals such as lions, a zebra, a flamingo, a chimp, a snake, a scorpion, and even a millipede. Because of all this, it was no surprise to see why our parent testers recommend this toy so highly. The combination of great craftsmanship and surprisingly strong education value resulted in very high marks. The price is high, and at first parents were reluctant to even consider it, but after seeing what Schleich has delivered for that price, the qualms evaporated.