LEGO Set 6157 The Big Zoo: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	6157
Release year	2012
Piece count	147
Minifigures	0
Theme	Duplo
Subtheme	Town
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 6157 The Big Zoo, released in 2012 as part of the Duplo line, has 147 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 82 different lots, across 20 colors.

Inventory of set 6157

The inventory of set 6157 lists 147 pieces, spare parts excluded: 82 different lots (one shape in one color) for 58 part shapes.

Colors of set 6157

Main color: yellow, making up 16% of the parts, followed by bright light orange (9.5%) and red (8.8%).

Color	Parts	Share
Yellow	23	16%
Bright Light Orange	14	9.5%
Red	13	8.8%
Blue	11	7.5%
Bright Green	11	7.5%
White	10	6.8%
Green	10	6.8%
Medium Blue	10	6.8%
Light Bluish Gray	7	4.8%
Dark Orange	7	4.8%
Other colors (10)	31	21%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Duplo, Quatro and Primo	143	97%
Non-Buildable Figures (Duplo, Fabuland, etc)	4	2.7%

Most common parts in set 6157

Part	Color	Quantity
Duplo Fence Railing with Scalloped Top and Clips on End 98190	Medium Blue	10
Duplo Brick 1 x 2 x 2 4066	Bright Light Orange	7
Duplo Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Bottom Tube 76371	Yellow	7
Duplo Fence / Rail 1 x 6 with 5 Rails 2214	Blue	5
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Light Bluish Gray	5
Duplo Brick 2 x 3 x 2 with Curve 2301	Red	4
Duplo Brick 2 x 3 with Curved Top 2302	Yellow	4
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 3437	Tan	4
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 3011	Bright Light Orange	3
Duplo Fire / Grass / Ice 1 x 4 x 2 31168	Green	3

26 of the 58 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

Exclusive parts in set 6157

3 part shapes in set 6157 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set.

Part	Color
Duplo Fence Railing with Scalloped Top and Clips on End 98190	Medium Blue
Duplo Car Body Jeep with Headlights, Zebra Stripes and Yellow 'ZOO' Print 98189pr0001	White
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 x 2 Curved Top with White 'ZOO' on Green Background Print 31213pr0025	Yellow

Rebuilding set 6157 from another set

Share of the parts of set 6157 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
45028 My XL World	25%	492	2020

No similarly sized set goes above 25%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 6157 within its line

With 147 pieces, set 6157 ranks #20 out of 522 Duplo sets in our database, which have an average of 69 parts. Among the 321 sets released in 2012, it ranks #163. That is 2.1 times the average Duplo set size.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 6157 The Big Zoo have?

LEGO set 6157 The Big Zoo has 147 pieces. It was released in 2012 as part of the Duplo theme.

What year was LEGO set 6157 released?

Set 6157 The Big Zoo was released in 2012 and belongs to the Duplo theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 6157?

LEGO set 6157 The Big Zoo does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 6157?

The instructions for LEGO set 6157 The Big Zoo can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 6157.

What is the main color of LEGO set 6157?

Yellow, with 23 out of 147 pieces, or 16%. Next come bright light orange (9.5%) and red (8.8%).

How many different parts does set 6157 contain?

Set 6157 has 82 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 58 part shapes. Most common part: Duplo Fence Railing with Scalloped Top and Clips on End in medium blue, with 10 copies.

Does LEGO set 6157 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 3 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Duplo Fence Railing with Scalloped Top and Clips on End.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 6157?

Set 45028 My XL World, released in 2020: it supplies 25%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.