What age is this DUPLO set suitable for?

LEGO DUPLO sets are designed for children from around two years old; the large, sturdy bricks suit small hands.

Does the set include minifigures?

No, instead of minifigures it includes purpose-built animal figures such as a bear and an elk that fit the woodland theme.

Can this set be combined with other DUPLO sets?

Yes, DUPLO bricks are compatible across the range, so animals, trees and other pieces mix easily with other DUPLO sets.

Town

Wild Animals Of Europe

This 86-piece DUPLO set brings native European woodland animals into the playroom. Builders aged two and up grip, stack and connect their own scene with a bear, an elk and other forest dwellers. It belongs to the DUPLO Town range and relies on the large, sturdy bricks the line is known for.

Set number: 10979
Year: 2022
Pieces: 86
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Town
Different parts: 50

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 50

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Description

Animal figures, not minifigures

Rather than minifigures, this set is built around dedicated animal figures: naturalistic forest dwellers that are easy to grip and arrange into scenes. With 86 pieces, the result is not a complex diorama but an open play landscape children shape themselves — planting trees, laying paths, hiding animals and finding them again. That fits the DUPLO approach: a small number of meaningful building steps that encourage imagination and early role play rather than a strict instruction sequence. It works well as a first introduction to forest animals, played together with an adult or older sibling.

A palette that mirrors nature

The parts list on this page shows a colour palette chosen to echo real animal coats: reddish brown and medium nougat for fur and logs, light bluish grey for rocks and antlers, plus a bold lime for grass and leaves. This muted, nature-inspired mix sets the set apart from the brighter tones used in many other DUPLO themes and makes it a calmer addition to a shelf. Browsing the parts list here quickly shows which pieces could be reused later in other imaginative landscapes.

Built for small hands

50 distinct pieces provide plenty of variety within a modest total of 86 bricks, without overwhelming young builders. The oversized DUPLO studs are designed for hands aged two and up: easy to grip, press together and pull apart, which supports fine motor skills and concentration. Small, swallowable pieces common in sets for older children are deliberately absent here. That makes Wild Animals Of Europe a set that also holds up well during unsupervised free play.

Growing a collection with the parts list

Because DUPLO bricks are compatible across the range, the parts list is worth checking even for families who already own other DUPLO sets: individual animal figures, trees or baseplates from this set mix easily with pieces from elsewhere in the line. Over time that builds a larger play landscape where forest animals, vehicles or town scenes sit side by side. The full parts list on this page makes it easy to search for a specific colour or shape before buying another set.

FAQ

What age is this DUPLO set suitable for?: LEGO DUPLO sets are designed for children from around two years old; the large, sturdy bricks suit small hands.
Does the set include minifigures?: No, instead of minifigures it includes purpose-built animal figures such as a bear and an elk that fit the woodland theme.
Can this set be combined with other DUPLO sets?: Yes, DUPLO bricks are compatible across the range, so animals, trees and other pieces mix easily with other DUPLO sets.