How many minifigures come with this set?

There are three minifigures, taking on the roles of carers and visitors at the animal sanctuary.

How many pieces does the set contain?

It has 489 pieces in total, including 198 unique shapes across the stable, pens and outbuildings.

Can the sanctuary be built and displayed in sections?

Yes, it's made up of separate modules such as the stable and pen, which can be built individually and then arranged together or kept apart.

Friends

LEGO® Farm Animal Sanctuary

Farm Animal Sanctuary gives rescued farm animals a home within the LEGO® Friends world, built around stables, pens and three minifigures who care for them. Across 489 pieces, the set splits into several small buildings rather than one large structure, so each animal area gets its own space. Warm nougat and reddish brown tones give the whole scene a rustic, countryside feel.

Set number: 42617
Year: 2024
Pieces: 489
Minifigures: 3
Theme: Friends
Different parts: 198

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 198

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 (20)

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

Minifigures 3

Kaya fig-0090014 pieces × 1
Ben fig-0109973 pieces × 1
Aliya - Lime and Bright Green Tartan Shirt, Sand Blue Pants fig-0146614 pieces × 1

Alternative models

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

42617: Cozy Farmhouse 436 pieces by sebbl

View the idea at Rebrickable ↗

What can I build with it?

Description

A shelter, not just a farm

Rather than a generic farmyard, the set is framed as a sanctuary - a place where animals that need care get looked after. That comes through in the layout: alongside a stable and an outdoor pen, there's a small area that reads as a care or feeding station, giving the three minifigures something to do beyond simply standing next to animals. It's a setup that suits both open-ended roleplay and a fixed shelf display, since the separate buildings can be arranged as one connected scene or kept apart.

489 pieces, 198 unique shapes

Of the 489 pieces, 198 are unique shapes, which keeps fences, roofing and small furnishing details from feeling repetitive. Light bluish grey covers paths and bases, medium nougat and reddish brown dominate the timber-look buildings, and dark turquoise adds a splash of colour to roofing or accessories. Together they create a warm, earthy palette that fits the countryside theme and pairs well with other nature or farm-themed sets in the LEGO® Friends range - this page's parts list breaks the colours down piece by piece.

Built in stages, rearranged freely

Because the sanctuary is made of separate modules, it's a set that can be built in stages - stable, pen and outbuilding each completed on their own before being brought together. That makes it approachable for younger builders who prefer shorter sessions, and it means the finished scene isn't locked into one layout. The buildings can be rearranged afterwards, which keeps the set useful for ongoing roleplay around rescuing and caring for animals rather than a single fixed display.

Who it suits

Farm Animal Sanctuary suits children drawn to animals and caretaking stories, as well as collectors extending an existing LEGO® Friends farm layout. The mix of stables, pens and minifigures provides enough structure for a first storyline while still leaving room to rearrange. Anyone who already owns other Friends sets can swap fencing, pathways and planting pieces between layouts, gradually building a larger, connected countryside scene rather than treating each set as an isolated build.

FAQ

How many minifigures come with this set?: There are three minifigures, taking on the roles of carers and visitors at the animal sanctuary.
How many pieces does the set contain?: It has 489 pieces in total, including 198 unique shapes across the stable, pens and outbuildings.
Can the sanctuary be built and displayed in sections?: Yes, it's made up of separate modules such as the stable and pen, which can be built individually and then arranged together or kept apart.

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