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product_id: 7880101
title: "Red-Eared Slider Turtle Figurine - Realistic 5.25\" Model Figure - Educational Toy for Boys, Girls, and Kids Ages 18M+"
brand: "safari ltd."
price: "€ 24.53"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Safari Ltd."
url: https://www.desertcart.it/products/7880101-red-eared-slider-turtle-figurine-realistic-5-25-model-figure
store_origin: IT
region: Italy
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# Hand-painted with vivid red & yellow stripes 5.25" ultra-realistic size Non-toxic, BPA-free & rigorously safety tested Red-Eared Slider Turtle Figurine - Realistic 5.25" Model Figure - Educational Toy for Boys, Girls, and Kids Ages 18M+

**Brand:** safari ltd.
**Price:** € 24.53
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🐢 Bring the wild indoors with a turtle so real, it’s almost alive!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Red-Eared Slider Turtle Figurine - Realistic 5.25" Model Figure - Educational Toy for Boys, Girls, and Kids Ages 18M+ by safari ltd.
- **How much does it cost?** € 24.53 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.it](https://www.desertcart.it/products/7880101-red-eared-slider-turtle-figurine-realistic-5-25-model-figure)

## Best For

- safari ltd. enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted safari ltd. brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact Yet Impactful:** At 5.25 inches, this figurine fits perfectly in your home, classroom, or office, making it a subtle statement piece for nature lovers.
- • **True-to-Life Detailing:** Experience nature’s artistry with lifelike red ear patches and yellow stripes that bring the turtle to life on your desk or playroom.
- • **Durable & Safe for All Ages:** Crafted from BPA-free, non-toxic materials and tested annually to ensure long-lasting, worry-free fun.
- • **Perfect Educational Companion:** Designed to spark curiosity and learning for kids 18 months+, blending playtime with hands-on biology lessons.
- • **Conversation Starter & Prank-Worthy:** So realistic it’s been known to startle family and friends—add a playful edge to your décor or gift-giving.

## Overview

The Safari Ltd. Red-Eared Slider Turtle Figurine is a meticulously hand-painted, 5.25-inch educational model designed for children aged 18 months and up. Made from non-toxic, BPA-free materials and rigorously safety tested, it offers a realistic representation of the popular pet turtle, featuring distinctive red ear patches and yellow body stripes. Ideal for classrooms, playrooms, or as a quirky décor piece, this durable figurine blends learning with fun, making it a must-have for nature enthusiasts and families alike.

## Description

desertcart.com: Safari Ltd. Red-Eared Slider Turtle Figurine - Realistic 5.25" Model Figure - Educational Toy for Boys, Girls, and Kids Ages 18M+ : Toys & Games

Review: More realistic than you’d think! - For context, every year I plan a themed birthday cake for my husband. Covid? Toilet paper. Bought our first house? House cake. He caught a huge bass? Fish cake. You get the idea. So this year he rescued a red eared slider from our pool and seemingly brought it back to life. It is now our new pet. You see where this is going. I thought I’d buy a kid’s toy and use it as a cake topper. I picked this one, expecting it to not look as realistic as the photo. I was wrong. It looks even MORE realistic in person. My 6 year old niece screamed in horror when the cake box was opened, and the rest of the family made faces that landed between intrigued, concerned, and disgusted. Eventually we all had a good laugh. Fast forward to after the party, I started to wash the icing off this turtle and left it to soak in the sink, not thinking much about it. To my husband’s horror, he thought a live turtle had somehow gotten into our home and ended up in our sink. He told me about the momentary scare, we laughed, and that was it - until I got home and had an idea. I finished washing it, then hid it in our cabinet with our plates so it would fall out when he opened the cabinet, and I patiently waited for dinner. I asked him to get the plates and nearly wet myself laughing as he jumped. The turtle is now missing, and war has been declared in our home. We might never open anything in our home with peace of mind again, but this was completely worth every penny. I highly recommend!
Review: Very Realistic - Scares Birds! - I've made a simple bird bath with a plastic dip tray having 6-areas for crackers, and the center circle for dip. (Found it in a thrift store.) That's sitting on top of some cinder blocks, and works great! Very easy to keep clean, and I wanted some kind of decoration for the center. I found an indoor little ceramic angel at the thrift store, and glued that to a rock for stability and weight. That worked for awhile, but the deer wander by and try to drink from the bird bath. The angel broke when the whole thing got tipped over. So I wanted something weather- and waterproof, and indestructible. I have about a 6-inch diameter in the center to work with, and found this painted turtle. I figured I'd lay it on a rock, and if it worked, glue it to the rock later. I see these turtles all the time, out fishing, and figured I'd put it on a stone, "basking in the sun." I need the weight of the stone so wind doesn't blow the thing off the cinder blocks if it's out of water. Good: It arrived, looked good, I put it out on the bird bath and kept an eye on it from the kitchen window. Not too long after, I watched some birds come to use the bath, but then flap their wings and back off. So I went out to take a look. Heck, I even got scared!! LOL! The problem is it looks like a smooth-ish green rock, from the top, looking at the turtle's shell. But then you see the striped legs and head poking out, and Holy Cow!....it looks like some weird monster is emerging from under a rock. This looks exactly like a painted turtle. I just hadn't ever looked closely at one from the top -- a "bird's eye view." Okay, so back to the drawing board. However; I put a different rock on the ground by the bird bath, and the turtle "basks in the sun" on that rock. It's far enough away from the water that now the birds are happy again. I think there may be a reason the expression "bird brain" entered the language! :-) Fun times, though.

## Features

- FOUND EVERYWHERE: The Red-Eared Slider Turtle is originally endemic to the southern United States and northern Mexico. It is considered the most popular pet turtle in the world.
- DISTINCTIVE STRIPES: The Red-Eared Slider is most known for its red patches found on the side of the face. This figure also features its yellow stripes found on the body, figure measures at 5.25” x 4”
- TOYS THAT TEACH: Figurines are carefully crafted with accuracy and detail in mind. Made with the intention to teach, use them for a lesson in the classroom, to play, or displayed proudly on a desk.
- SAFETY: Safari Ltd. products are tested rigorously each year and are free from harmful chemicals. Our strict safety and quality control ensures products are safe and durable for years to come.
- PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: Package contains (1) Red-Eared Slider Turtle figurine. Non-toxic and BPA free. Ages 3 and up.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B003CUWER2 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #63,322 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #486 in Kids' Play Animal Figures |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (604) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
| Item Weight | 1.02 ounces |
| Item model number | 269529 |
| Manufacturer | Safari Ltd |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 36 months - 15 years |
| Product Dimensions | 5.31 x 3.62 x 1.5 inches |
| Release date | March 18, 2010 |

## Images

![Red-Eared Slider Turtle Figurine - Realistic 5.25" Model Figure - Educational Toy for Boys, Girls, and Kids Ages 18M+ - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61baCrD6juL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What are the turtle dimensions?**
A: The turtle is about 5 and 1/2 inches long (from tip of tail to head) and the shell is about 3 and 1/4 inches wide.

**Q: is it a living turtle**
A: no, it's a statue of a turtle

**Q: What is this purpose of this**
A: What is the purpose of any plastic animal? It's a toy/model for kids, or people of any age, that like reptiles.  Very realistic so it could be used for displays.

**Q: Is it real**
A: It is not real but does resemble a slider turtle.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ More realistic than you’d think!
*by A***1 on August 5, 2025*

For context, every year I plan a themed birthday cake for my husband. Covid? Toilet paper. Bought our first house? House cake. He caught a huge bass? Fish cake. You get the idea. So this year he rescued a red eared slider from our pool and seemingly brought it back to life. It is now our new pet. You see where this is going. I thought I’d buy a kid’s toy and use it as a cake topper. I picked this one, expecting it to not look as realistic as the photo. I was wrong. It looks even MORE realistic in person. My 6 year old niece screamed in horror when the cake box was opened, and the rest of the family made faces that landed between intrigued, concerned, and disgusted. Eventually we all had a good laugh. Fast forward to after the party, I started to wash the icing off this turtle and left it to soak in the sink, not thinking much about it. To my husband’s horror, he thought a live turtle had somehow gotten into our home and ended up in our sink. He told me about the momentary scare, we laughed, and that was it - until I got home and had an idea. I finished washing it, then hid it in our cabinet with our plates so it would fall out when he opened the cabinet, and I patiently waited for dinner. I asked him to get the plates and nearly wet myself laughing as he jumped. The turtle is now missing, and war has been declared in our home. We might never open anything in our home with peace of mind again, but this was completely worth every penny. I highly recommend!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Realistic - Scares Birds!
*by C***L on December 18, 2023*

I've made a simple bird bath with a plastic dip tray having 6-areas for crackers, and the center circle for dip. (Found it in a thrift store.) That's sitting on top of some cinder blocks, and works great! Very easy to keep clean, and I wanted some kind of decoration for the center. I found an indoor little ceramic angel at the thrift store, and glued that to a rock for stability and weight. That worked for awhile, but the deer wander by and try to drink from the bird bath. The angel broke when the whole thing got tipped over. So I wanted something weather- and waterproof, and indestructible. I have about a 6-inch diameter in the center to work with, and found this painted turtle. I figured I'd lay it on a rock, and if it worked, glue it to the rock later. I see these turtles all the time, out fishing, and figured I'd put it on a stone, "basking in the sun." I need the weight of the stone so wind doesn't blow the thing off the cinder blocks if it's out of water. Good: It arrived, looked good, I put it out on the bird bath and kept an eye on it from the kitchen window. Not too long after, I watched some birds come to use the bath, but then flap their wings and back off. So I went out to take a look. Heck, I even got scared!! LOL! The problem is it looks like a smooth-ish green rock, from the top, looking at the turtle's shell. But then you see the striped legs and head poking out, and Holy Cow!....it looks like some weird monster is emerging from under a rock. This looks exactly like a painted turtle. I just hadn't ever looked closely at one from the top -- a "bird's eye view." Okay, so back to the drawing board. However; I put a different rock on the ground by the bird bath, and the turtle "basks in the sun" on that rock. It's far enough away from the water that now the birds are happy again. I think there may be a reason the expression "bird brain" entered the language! :-) Fun times, though.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Looks real. Good choice if you are looking for realistic.
*by G***S on December 8, 2025*

It looks real!

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*Last updated: 2026-02-26*