LEGO Duplo Animals for Safari Park
Set #9164 · 1993 · 11 pieces · Starter build
Set Details
- Set Number
- 9164
- Name
- Duplo Animals for Safari Park
- Year
- 1993
- Pieces
- 11
- Complexity
- Starter
- Build Time
- 10-20 minutes
- Ages
- 4+
- Type
- Play-focused
About LEGO Duplo Animals for Safari Park
LEGO Duplo Animals for Safari Park (set #9164) is a small, compact build with 11 pieces from the Educational and Dacta theme, released in 1993. The Educational and Dacta line features classroom and learning-oriented kits for STEM education. This is a starter-level build suitable for ages 4+, with an estimated build time of 10-20 minutes. This set dates from the 1990s, a turbulent decade when LEGO launched Star Wars and Mindstorms while navigating financial difficulties.
Set Highlights
- 11 pieces at starter complexity — a 10-20 minutes build.
- Compatible with all standard LEGO sets — bricks extend naturally into other sets you own.
- Play-focused build with interactive elements designed for 4+ builders.
- Vintage 1993 release — increasingly rare in complete, unplayed condition.
Who Is This Set For?
Gift for Ages 4+
The starter difficulty makes this accessible without being trivial — a well-matched gift for LEGO fans in the 4+ age range.
Weekend Build Project
11 pieces with an estimated 10-20 minutes fits comfortably into a focused afternoon or weekend session.
Expanding a Educational and Dacta Collection
A solid addition for collectors building out their Educational and Dacta shelf. Introduces parts and builds that complement other sets from the same line.
Build Tips
Check the piece count on the bag against the parts list before starting — knowing what you have prevents mid-build surprises.
Even in small sets, connection order matters. Follow the steps rather than building sections independently.
Vintage sets may show slight color variation from modern LEGO due to different ABS formulas. This is normal and part of the set's character, not a defect.
Finding Instructions
Building instructions for LEGO Duplo Animals for Safari Park (#9164) are available as a free PDF on LEGO.com. You can also upload a photo of this set to LegoFinder to identify it and access the instructions directly.
Duplo Animals for Safari Park FAQ
Related Reading
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Also Released in 1993
All 1993 sets →Similar Build Difficulty
Sets at roughly the same piece count and complexity tier — different theme and year, but a similar build experience.
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