The Animal Kingdom

About

Our Mission Statement: "To nourish and delight the imaginations of everyone we serve."

Story

The Animal Kingdom strives to bring engaging, innovative and creative play through its amazing selection of toys and gifts. We carry smart, well-designed, creative toys, books, plush animals and clothing that stimulate children’s imaginations. High quality design and responsible manufacturing are key components to many of the brands showcased in our store. We are proud to offer some of the best names in the industry.

We believe that stuffed animals provide children with many play possibilities as well as security, companionship and love. From traditional teddy bears to the more unusual, The Animal Kingdom specializes in fulfilling your every plush need. We also carry an exceptional selection of children’s books, toys, baby gifts, children's clothing, accessories and shoes. The Animal Kingdom is your definitive source for shopping local and discovering unique gift ideas.

Located in the very heart of downtown State College, The Animal Kingdom is a family owned and operated company. We believe that we only get one shot at childhood. As parents ourselves, we hope to be mindful of the many beautiful moments we find along the way. We think that these moments are often created through quality toys, books and plush friends that foster the use of imagination and creativity in play while encouraging the freedom of expression through clothing. Our goal is to preserve innocence in our fast-paced world and to help our community build productive, bright, happy children.

We believe that supporting the community we serve extends beyond our storefront. Participating as lead sponsors of family-centered events, supporting educational and cultural institutions and family-focused non-profits is part of our business model and success.

As an independent boutique, we have a passion for customer service. We trust that our experienced, knowledgeable staff will consistently go above and beyond to serve our customers. We hope to always offer that “something special” and instill a sense of magic not only in our store but in the lives of everyone we meet.