Safari Wooden Play Table

$ 1,149.95

Safari Wooden Play Table

$ 1,149.95
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Product Description
  • Description
  • Delivery About 3 - 4 Weeks
  • Cleaning Waiting Area Toys
Description

The Safari Wooden Play Table puts an illustrated safari scene inside a round maple-finish play table with a recessed center well, a watering hole, winding paths, and bridges populated by zebras, lions, bears, camels, elephants, and seals.

Children use the corded magnetic wand handles mounted around the table's perimeter to guide animal and figure pieces across the scene, through the paths, across bridges, and around the watering hole. The activity is immediately intuitive, independently engaging, and calm enough for a pediatric waiting room without any adult facilitation required.

The table seats two children comfortably and accommodates three to four in a standing configuration. The wavy maple leg supports and red edge trim give the table a warm, inviting visual presence that reads as furniture rather than institutional equipment, a distinction that matters in pediatric and family environments where the goal is to make the space feel welcoming.

Specification Detail
Size 22"H x 37" diameter
Weight 70 lbs.
Play mechanism Corded magnetic wand handles; no loose parts
Scene content Safari watering hole with paths and bridges; zebras, lions, bears, camels, elephants, seals
Finish Maple with red edge trim and wavy leg supports
Assembly Some assembly required; hardware and instructions included
Chairs Sold separately: Gressco Friends Chairs (25-CHR)
Warranty 2-year manufacturer's warranty
Item 15-MPT-SAF
Manufacturer Playscapes / Gressco, made in the U.S.A.

The magnetic wand mechanic is what keeps children at this table longer than they stay at most waiting room activities. Guiding a piece through a winding path requires sustained fine motor control and visual tracking, it is not a passive activity.

Children who exhaust the guided path challenge naturally move into imaginative play with the animal figures, using the safari scene as a stage for their own stories. The corded wands stay with the table between users, and no loose parts means nothing falls off, gets lost, or requires staff retrieval between patients.

Each animal figure comes in two pieces, which adds a matching and assembly dimension to the activity that younger children find particularly absorbing. Matching the zebra halves, combining pieces in unexpected ways, and discovering which combinations work and which do not builds problem-solving and cause-and-effect reasoning that extends the play value well beyond simple wand navigation.

Built for Professional Environments

Designed for healthcare, not adapted for it

Playscapes products are designed and manufactured specifically for healthcare facilities where infection control standards are most stringent. The Safari Magnetic Play Table is built from commercial-grade materials and should be included in the same cleaning protocols as furniture and other high-contact surfaces. Frequent cleaning with most commercial disinfectant solutions will not damage or diminish any product finish. No loose parts means nothing requires staff retrieval or reassembly between patients.

Where These Work Best

Pediatric Waiting Rooms and Medical Offices

The table's scale, the guided wand mechanic, and the animal theme cover the full age range of a pediatric waiting room. Toddlers engage with the magnetic wands and the colorful scene immediately. School-age children work the winding paths with the focused attention that a manual dexterity challenge demands. The seated format keeps children in one place while they wait, which reduces the active movement that can be difficult to manage in a clinical environment. The 2-year warranty reflects the construction quality behind a table that handles that level of daily use.

Therapy Clinics and Occupational Therapy Settings

The magnetic wand mechanic is a fine motor and hand-eye coordination activity in a format that children choose voluntarily. Guiding a piece along a winding path requires the same deliberate finger and wrist control that occupational therapists target in structured sessions, delivered through play that children find intrinsically motivating. The two-piece animal figures add a matching and manipulation component that extends the therapeutic range of the table without any additional setup or materials.

Children's Libraries and Family Play Spaces

The safari scene and animal vocabulary give this table natural curriculum connections for children's libraries running nature and animal programming. The table-and-chair format invites children to sit, settle, and focus in a way that floor-based activities do not, which suits library environments where sustained quiet engagement is the goal. The maple and red finish coordinates with a wide range of interior styles and reads as a considered furnishing choice rather than a piece of play equipment.

  • Corded magnetic wand handles guide animal pieces through winding paths, bridges, and around a watering hole
  • Two-piece animal figures encourage matching, creative combination, and problem-solving
  • No loose parts between users
  • 22"H x 37" diameter, 70 lbs.
  • Maple finish with red edge trim and wavy leg supports
  • Commercial-grade construction rated for healthcare environments
  • Wipe clean with standard disinfectant
  • Some assembly required; hardware and instructions included
  • Chair sold separately: Gressco Friends Chairs (25-CHR)
  • 2-year manufacturer's warranty
  • Made in the U.S.A. by Playscapes / Gressco, Item 15-MPT-SAF
Delivery About 3 - 4 Weeks
  • This item is made to order and ships factory direct from Wisconsin.
  • Production/Delivery is about 3 - 4 Weeks
  • We will email you the tracking number when your order ships.
Cleaning Waiting Area Toys

Keeping waiting area toys clean is simple when you use the right products. Our wall toys and activity panels are built with smooth, hard surfaces specifically designed to clean quickly and safely alongside other high-contact surfaces in your facility.

We recommend hospital-grade disinfectant wipes such as those from the PDI line, which are widely used in medical, dental, and therapy settings. When choosing a disinfectant wipe for your waiting area toys, look for the following:

Effective against germs Choose wipes that clearly state effectiveness against common bacteria and viruses. This information is listed on the packaging based on the wipe's active ingredients.
Safe for children and staff Look for wipes labeled safe for use in environments where children are present. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions, including any hand-washing recommendations after use.
Low odor and low residue Modern disinfectant wipes are designed to clean thoroughly without leaving harsh chemical fumes or irritating residue, making them ideal for enclosed spaces like waiting rooms and therapy clinics.
Fast drying Most hospital-grade wipes air dry within approximately 90 seconds, allowing toys to be returned to use immediately with minimal downtime for your staff.
Surface compatible Always confirm the wipe is appropriate for the surface being cleaned. Some formulations are not recommended for certain finishes, so checking the label prevents surface damage over time.
Environmentally conscious Many disinfectant wipes are now made with biodegradable materials and reduced chemical concentrations, offering strong cleaning performance with a lower environmental footprint.

Using the right disinfectant wipes keeps your waiting area toys clean, safe, and ready for the next child, while protecting both your patients and your staff. If you have questions about cleaning a specific product, we are always happy to help at help@sensoryedge.com or 800-734-8019.