Majestic Animals x The Met Peg Puzzle by Hape

Help your baby build early puzzle skills with the Hape x The Met Majestic Animals Wooden Peg Puzzle, made for ages 12 months and up. This 4-piece puzzle introduces a group of powerful and imaginative animals—a noble horse, an enchanted unicorn, a strong lion, and a gentle elephant—each chosen to spark stories and learning.

The chunky wooden pieces feature large, rounded pegs perfect for small hands, helping to strengthen fine motor skills and shape recognition. With simple silhouettes and smooth finishes, this puzzle offers a gentle, screen-free way to support early development through play.

Cocreated with early-childhood experts and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, this puzzle draws inspiration from animals found across cultures, myths, and history—giving each play session a touch of story and wonder.

Details:

• OFFICIAL THE MET LICENSED TOY: Animal figures inspired by art and myth—perfect for creative early play.
• 4 ANIMALS TO EXPLORE: Includes a horse, unicorn, lion, and elephant for animal recognition and imaginative thinking.
• EASY-GRASP PEGS: Chunky knobs are sized for little hands to encourage coordination and confidence.
• SUPPORTS EARLY SKILLS: Builds hand-eye coordination, shape matching, and vocabulary.
• BABY-SAFE DESIGN: Made from durable, smooth wood with nontoxic finishes and rounded edges.
• DEVELOPED WITH EXPERTS: Created in partnership with The Met and early-childhood educators.

Majestic Animal Designs - Features beautiful animal illustrations inspired by The Met's art collection.

Easy-Grip Pegs - Chunky handles make it easier for little hands to lift and place puzzle pieces.

Learning Through Play - Encourages fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and animal recognition!

Shipping timelines

Orders are processed within 1–5 business days, excluding weekends and national holidays. Orders ship via USPS or UPS based on weight and destination, with ground delivery typically taking 3–7 business days. Tracking is provided, and signatures are required for orders over $200. We recommend using a secure delivery address. Pacifier is not responsible for theft or damage after tracking confirms delivery.

Pre-orders

Pre-order items ship within the timeframe listed on the product page. If the vendor changes the expected availability date, we’ll provide an update. Pre-orders may be canceled at any time before shipment.

Special shipping

Expedited shipping may be available for an additional fee outside of December. Call 612-767-8501 for rush shipping options. Standard shipping is available within the continental U.S.; for Alaska, Hawaii, or APO addresses, please call for availability and a shipping quote.

Contact hours

Our team is available Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4 PM CST, at 612-767-8501. We are closed on New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

To request a return, email orders@pacifieronline.com with your name, order number, and the item(s) you’d like to return. We’ll respond within 2 business days with return authorization and shipping instructions for eligible items.

Returns made within 30 days of delivery are refunded to the original form of payment. Gifted items may be returned for store credit or a Pacifier gift card.

Return shipping is not covered by Pacifier and will be deducted from your refund. Return shipping costs vary based on package size and weight.

Items must be new, unused, and in their original packaging with all seals intact. Strollers, car seats, and furniture may only be returned or exchanged if the original packaging remains sealed. Additional return timeframe restrictions may apply to these items.

Clearance items, special orders, and opened gear or furniture are final sale and cannot be returned or exchanged.

Questions? Call us at 612-767-8501.

For the fastest response, call us at 612-767-8501 during the week or use the contact form on this page. Our store team can also be reached at 612-623-8123 Monday–Saturday, 10 AM–6 PM CST, and Sunday, 11 AM–5 PM CST. We are closed on New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

Want to submit a new product for our shop?

We welcome new product submissions, especially locally made products. You can contact us using the form on this page, but mailed submissions and samples are more likely to stand out. Please do not stop by without an appointment.

Mail submissions and samples to:

Pacifier
245 2nd Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55401

If you’d like a sample returned, please include a prepaid return shipping label. Due to the volume of submissions we receive, we’re unable to respond to every inquiry.

Thank you for your interest in Pacifier!