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Set 21253 The Animal Sanctuary
Minecraft

The Animal Sanctuary

Set 21253 The Animal Sanctuary is part of the LEGO® Minecraft range, recreating a shelter players build in-game to keep creatures safe. With 206 pieces and two minifigures, it's a compact scene built around care rather than combat or mining.

Set number
21253
Year
2023
Pieces
206
Minifigures
2
Theme
Minecraft
Different parts
79
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 79

As BrickLink list (XML)

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

Spare parts (14)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Minifigures 2

Alternative models

Fan models by Rebrickable users that you can build (mostly) from this set’s parts. Instructions are available from the designers.

All 2 ideas at Rebrickable ↗

What can I build with it?

Description

A shelter, not a battle scene

The Animal Sanctuary translates a familiar Minecraft building style into brick form: a structure players put up to house and protect creatures from the wider game world. Rather than focusing on combat or resource gathering, the set leans into the calmer, caretaking side of the game, which will appeal to players who enjoy Minecraft's building and collecting loops as much as its action. The result is a compact diorama that combines well with other Minecraft sets to form part of a larger landscape.

A high share of unique parts

With 79 unique parts out of 206 pieces total, the set carries a fair amount of variety for its size, pointing to several special elements used for creatures and fittings rather than a build made mostly of repeated bricks. It's still a build that fits into a single sitting, making it approachable for younger builders or anyone after a short project. The mix of standard bricks for the structure and special pieces for detail keeps the build engaging without the instructions becoming hard to follow.

An unusual palette for Minecraft

Instead of the earthy stone tones typical of many Minecraft sets, The Animal Sanctuary uses white, dark purple, dark turquoise and black – a combination that reads closer to one of the game's more exotic biomes or special build styles than a standard cave or forest scene. That choice makes the set stand out visually within a wider Minecraft collection. The colour list on this page tracks exactly how these four shades are spread across the 79 unique parts, useful for matching a replacement piece.

Two figures for caretaking play

Two minifigures come with The Animal Sanctuary, supporting role-play around protecting and caring for creatures, a theme that resonates with many Minecraft players. The full parts list on this page catalogues all 79 elements individually, useful if you're after a specific piece or raiding the set for your own Minecraft-style builds. Thanks to the shared building grid across the range, The Animal Sanctuary combines easily with other Minecraft sets.

FAQ

How many minifigures come with The Animal Sanctuary?
The set includes two minifigures, suited to role-play around protecting and caring for creatures.
What colours make up set 21253?
The build uses white, dark purple, dark turquoise and black, an unusual combination for a Minecraft set.
Can The Animal Sanctuary be combined with other LEGO Minecraft sets?
Yes, it shares the same building grid as the rest of the range, so it connects easily with other sets to build a larger scene.

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