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Yes ... these are actually made right here in Australia!
It's getting harder to find toys made in Australia, but we've got this small collection to share for those who'd like to buy Australian made toys online. In this collection we feature products that celebrate our unique wildlife, and a range of printed products that are manufactured locally
We're very proud of our Australian made puppets in particular. Not only do they feature the classic Australian animals, they are also beautifully made in Sydney by hand. This makes them important for customers visiting Australia who'd like a special memento.
>If you know of something made here in Australia that we should be stocking, send us an email or give us a call to let us know!
Why are Australian animals so unique?
Geological Isolation : Except for a few temporary land bridges, we’ve been separated from the other continents for about 45 million years. This isolation allowed species to evolve independently without influence from animals elsewhere.
Ecological Niches : With its isolation, Australia developed a range of distinct ecological niches. For instance, our marsupials, like kangaroos and koalas, evolved with pouches and filled roles like those of placental mammals (those with advanced placentas) in other parts of the world.
Adaptation to the Environment : Our animals have adapted to their specific environments. For example, the kangaroo's powerful hind legs and hopping movement are energy-efficient ways to travel long distances in search of food in the often-arid landscape. In contrast, the wombat’s burrowing lifestyle is suited to the cooler, underground environments of Australia’s forests and grasslands.
Evolutionary Pressures : Our diverse climate and range of habitats created unique evolutionary pressures for millions of years. These conditions led to an array of hopping mammals, a primitive group of egg-laying mammals, an almost unevolved ancient crocodile, and endless bird variants found nowhere else.
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Hand Puppet - Crocodile / AU made
Ocean Yuen$21.50Who's lurking in the billabong?! The crocodile is one of Australia's scariest creatures and isn't found down here in Victoria ... thankfully! They ...
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Hand Puppet - Kookaburra / AU made
Ocean Yuen$23.50The rockstar of the Aussie bush! Kookaburras are remarkable birds and part of the kingfisher family (thus the beak). They can grow up to 45 cm and ...
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Hand Puppet - Emu / AU made
Ocean Yuen$21.50Nope ... that's not an ostrich! It's a bird, a giant bird ... so giant it can't fly, but it can run like an ostrich! Emu's are very curious birds, ...
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Greeting Card - Elf Boy with Rabbit and Owl
Geppettos Workshop$6.95Tell your family of friends just how important they are to you. Choose from one of our beautiful cards and write your own message inside. These vin...
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Hand Puppet - Cockatoo / AU made
Ocean Yuen$23.50What ... is ... that ... noise!! The Aussie cockatoo is famous and comes in many varieties ... but they have one thing in common ... their screach!...
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Hand Puppet - Echidna / AU made
Ocean Yuen$23.50The cutest thing you can't touch! If you get to see an echidna ... you've been very lucky indeed. They are silent, bumbling, determined and very we...
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Hand Puppet - Kangaroo / AU made
Ocean Yuen$23.50Unique in the world! If you visit Australia, this is our most iconic native animal. You can see them across our country once you leave the cities ....
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Greeting Card - Boy Fairy with Snail
Geppettos Workshop$6.95Tell your family of friends just how important they are to you. Choose from one of our beautiful cards and write your own message inside. These vin...
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Greeting Card - Alice in Wonderland
Geppettos Workshop$6.95Tell your family of friends just how important they are to you. Choose from one of our beautiful cards and write your own message inside. These vin...
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Hand Puppet - Wombat / AU made
Ocean Yuen$23.50The humble wombat, the forest nibbler! The wombat is a beautiful, gentle creature that lives on the forest floor, munching on roots, grasses, plant...
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Greeting Card with Envelope - Geppettos Workshop / Antique 2
Geppettos Workshop$3.50Tell your family of friends just how important they are to you. Choose from one of our beautiful cards and write your own message inside. This illu...
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Greeting Card with Envelope - Geppettos Workshop / Christmas 1
Geppettos Workshop$3.50Tell your family of friends just how important they are to you. Choose from one of our beautiful cards and write your own message inside. These vin...
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Greeting Card - Woodland Midnight Campfire / Age 3
Geppettos Workshop$6.95Tell your family of friends just how important they are to you. Choose from one of our beautiful cards and write your own message inside. These vin...
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Greeting Card - Peter Rabbit / Buttoning the Jacket
Geppettos Workshop$6.95Tell your family of friends just how important they are to you. Choose from one of our beautiful cards and write your own message inside. These vin...
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Greeting Card - Child in Rabbit Onesie with Bunnies / Age 2
Geppettos Workshop$6.95Tell your family of friends just how important they are to you. Choose from one of our beautiful cards and write your own message inside. These vin...
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Greeting Card - Gumnut Babies
Geppettos Workshop$6.95Tell your family of friends just how important they are to you. Choose from one of our beautiful cards and write your own message inside. These vin...
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Hand Puppet - Bee / AU made
Ocean Yuen$23.50Not enough of theeeez beeees about! The native Australian bees are in danger both from imported bees and from introduced pests and diseases. This p...
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Hand Puppet - Platypus / AU made
Ocean Yuen$23.50Unique in the world! If you sit very quietly on the bank of river in Australia and wait long enough (and don't get eaten by a crocodile) ... you ma...
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Hand Puppet - Koala / AU made
Ocean Yuen$23.50Our sleepiest native animal! Lower your expectations ... the koala kinda' just sits there, sleeping or munching. They're very cute (from a distance...
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