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LEGO Duplo 2968 Animal Safari (Basic Zoo)

200049 piecesno minifigures

LEGO 2968 Animal Safari (Basic Zoo)

Specifications

Set number2968
Release year2000
Piece count49
Minifigures0
ThemeDuplo
SubthemeTown
Building instructionsDownload the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 2968 Animal Safari (Basic Zoo), released in 2000 as part of the Duplo line, has 49 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 18 different lots, across 7 colors.

Inventory of set 2968

The inventory of set 2968 lists 49 pieces, spare parts excluded: 18 different lots (one shape in one color) for 12 part shapes.

Colors of set 2968

Main color: green, making up 29% of the parts, followed by yellow (24%) and red (20%).

ColorPartsShare
Green1429%
Yellow1224%
Red1020%
Blue1020%
White12%
Dark Gray12%
Dark Orange12%

Part types

TypePartsShare
Duplo, Quatro and Primo4898%
Non-Buildable Figures (Duplo, Fabuland, etc)12%

Most common parts in set 2968

PartColorQuantity
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437Yellow9
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437Blue9
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437Green8
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437Red8
Duplo Brick 2 x 3 with Curved Top 2302Green2

6 of the 12 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts

No part in set 2968 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 2968 from another set

Share of the parts of set 2968 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

SetFoundPartsRelease year
2580 Friendly Animal Bus88%1102001
2332 XL Elephant Bucket86%902000
2581 School Bus84%721997
2588 Safari Hippo84%801999
2467 Large Bucket84%861999

Set 2580 Friendly Animal Bus supplies 88% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.

Size of set 2968 within its line

With 49 pieces, set 2968 ranks #319 out of 522 Duplo sets in our database, which have an average of 69 parts. Among the 197 sets released in 2000, it ranks #146.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 2968 Animal Safari (Basic Zoo) have?

LEGO set 2968 Animal Safari (Basic Zoo) has 49 pieces. It was released in 2000 as part of the Duplo theme.

What year was LEGO set 2968 released?

Set 2968 Animal Safari (Basic Zoo) was released in 2000 and belongs to the Duplo theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 2968?

LEGO set 2968 Animal Safari (Basic Zoo) does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 2968?

The instructions for LEGO set 2968 Animal Safari (Basic Zoo) can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 2968.

What is the main color of LEGO set 2968?

Green, with 14 out of 49 pieces, or 29%. Next come yellow (24%) and red (20%).

How many different parts does set 2968 contain?

Set 2968 has 18 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 12 part shapes. Most common part: Duplo Brick 2 x 2 in yellow, with 9 copies.

Does LEGO set 2968 contain any exclusive parts?

No: every one of its parts is found in at least one other set.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 2968?

Set 2580 Friendly Animal Bus, released in 2001: it supplies 88%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Set number2968
Release year2000
ThemeDuplo
Piece count49
Minifigures0
SetopediaData: Rebrickable
Spec sheet updated on 2026-09-30