There’s a hidden gem here at MiniZoo that a lot of our collecting community may be missing, and that’s Science & Nature!

This Australian brand offers a fantastic range of quality animal figurines, with a particularly impressive selection of Australian wildlife. You’ll find familiar favourites such as koalas and wombats, along with some of Australia’s lesser-known species, including quolls, bandicoots, bilbies, numbats and more.

As the range includes both Large and Small figurines, the easiest way to understand their sizing is to see them for yourself! That’s exactly what we’re going to do in this guide.

How Big Are Science & Nature Animal Figurines?

Science & Nature figurines aren't made to a specific size or scale, so there can be quite a bit of variation throughout the range. The brand has two main size categories:

Large - These are the larger Science & Nature animal figurines and are particularly suited to displaying and playing together as their own collection.

Small - These are noticeably smaller and can be a great option for adding more affordable animals to a collection, creating different scales in play, or pairing with other brands.

Because there isn't a fixed scale, we recommend looking at the product dimensions and photos before purchasing, especially if you're trying to match a particular animal with an existing collection.

See the whole Science & Nature range together below. This gives you a great overview of just how much variation there is across the range.

Science & Nature Large Australian Animals

The Large Australian Animals collection is particularly exciting for Aussie parents and educators who want to introduce children to our beautiful native wildlife through hands-on play. The large range can vary quite a lot in size, so it may not be suitable for those looking for animals in a similar scale, but don’t worry, the small range is a great option for this, and we’ll get into those below.

Science & Nature Small Australian Animals

The Small range gives you even more options, particularly if you're looking for affordable toy animals or figurines that can work alongside other collections.

These smaller figurines are also a great way to introduce children to Australian wildlife without needing to purchase a large collection of bigger models.

For international collectors, these figurines offer something equally appealing: species that can be difficult to find in other major animal figurine brands. Quolls, bilbies, bandicoots, numbats and galahs are just some of the Australian animals that make the Science & Nature range stand out.

Do Science & Nature Figurines Work With Schleich & CollectA?

Some do!

Because Science & Nature doesn't follow a specific scale, we wouldn't recommend assuming that every figurine will work alongside our other major figurine brands like Schleich or CollectA.

However, there are some excellent combinations from the Small range that we would absolutely suggest adding to your existing Australian animal collection.

We particularly recommend looking at the Small:

• Rock Wallaby
• Possum
• Quokka
• Platypus
• Wombat
• Numbat
• Echidna
• Koala
• Frogs
• Lizards
• Australian birds

These can work beautifully alongside larger animals like Kangaroos or Emus from popular brands such as Schleich and CollectA.

This is one of the reasons we love having photos of the figurines in play. You can see the actual proportions rather than trying to work out whether a model will fit your collection from a product description alone!

Large vs Small: What's the Difference?

Wondering just how much difference there is between the two Science & Nature sizes?

We've put them together so you can see! Seeing the two versions side by side makes the difference much easier to understand. Remember to always check the product dimensions too.

* For more Large vs Small comparisons, see individual product listings.

Science & Nature Other Animals

Science & Nature isn't all Australian wildlife. The Small range also includes a selection of familiar zoo animals, including Tiger, Elephant, Lion, Giraffe, Panda, Meerkat, Cheetah and more, as well as sealife too.These are smaller than the equivalent animal figurines from many other brands, making them particularly useful if you're looking for smaller-scale animals for play, cake toppers or school projects.

A Budget-Friendly Way to Expand Your Collection

Science & Nature might not be the first brand that comes to mind when you think of animal figurines, but that's exactly why it's worth exploring.

One of the biggest advantages of Science & Nature is the price. Starting at just $3.95 each, these detailed and realistic animal figurines are an affordable way to add some new animals to your collection.

For Australian collectors, the range provides an opportunity to build a collection featuring native animals that aren't always readily available from other brands. And for international collectors, these same Australian species can make a unique addition to a collection, particularly if you're looking for animals beyond the usual lions, elephants and farm animals.

Ready to Discover Science & Nature?

Whether you're looking for Australian animal figurines, realistic toy animals, unique wildlife, affordable miniatures or something a little different for your existing collection, Science & Nature is well worth exploring. There are plenty of unusual and familiar species waiting to join your collection!

Explore the full Science & Nature collection at MiniZoo!

(Ps - you can also get any of the small figurines as keychains too!)