Nature toys

Anyone who's ever turned a branch into a sword or started a whole story with a stone knows why nature toys remain captivating. They don't start with screens, but with curiosity, fresh air, and small discoveries that feel big. At In den Olifant in Antwerp, we've been choosing toys that grow with a child since 1970, and often with the adult watching or playing along.

Learning by doing, discovering by trying

Our nature toys invite you to go outside, to feel, build, and experiment . Think of the sturdy outdoor tools from Terra Kids by HABA , made for real adventures in the garden, the forest, or the park. Or the wooden catapult from Romanswerk , a handcrafted, honest toy that shows how things work and why the simplicity of nature can be so powerful. The educational sets from Buki also fit perfectly into this story: learning by doing, discovering by trying.

These are sustainable toys made from natural and safe materials, carefully and expertly selected, for children who love to play, but also for parents, grandparents, godmothers, and godfathers who want to buy toys responsibly. Natural toys that stimulate creativity, strengthen motor skills, and keep a sense of wonder alive. Toys that encourage play in the fresh air—is there anything better? We don't think so.

Online you'll find the convenience, in our toy store you'll feel the story. And that story always begins with playing, outside, with open eyes and dirty hands. Because at toy store In den Olifant, wonder is always a part of it.