Big Adventure at the Waterhole by Schleich USA Inc.

A magnificent oasis at the base of a waterfall forms the centerpiece of the new Safari play world where the inhabitants of the Savannah gather. The lion surveys his kingdom from atop a rock, watching animals like zebras, meerkats and flamingos quench their thirst at the watering hole. The burrow at the edge of the waterhole, plants, rocks as well as the stream and waterfall can be individually and creatively rearranged.

Why we like it: These realistic figurines are so much fun to play with. Kids can imagine themselves in the wilderness, creating endless stories.