
Simons Maison
Animal Kingdom Puzzle Playmat 15 Interlocking Tiles
The Animal Kingdom Puzzle Playmat is a foam floor puzzle that depicts a world map with wildlife illustrations. It serves as an educational toy for learning animal geography and can be assembled and disassembled for storage. The set includes 31 pieces (15 interlocking tiles and 16 edge pieces), is made of waterproof, easy-care XPE foam, and measures 93 x 154 cm (36.5 x 60.5 inches) with a carry bag included.
- Material
- soft polyethylene (XPE) foam
- Style
- playful, educational, animal-themed
- Category
- Toys & Games > Puzzles
Color
Size
Specifications
A plush puzzle playmat featuring animal kingdom map, 15 interlocking tiles, waterproof foam, includes carry bag.
Waterproof and easy-care soft XPE foam, carry bag included, 31 pieces (15 tiles and 16 edge pieces), dimensions 36.5" x 60.5". Rug pad recommended for safety.
- Material
- soft polyethylene (XPE) foam
- Style
- playful, educational, animal-themed
- Occasion
- gift, everyday
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Toys & Games > Puzzles
Additional Attributes
- plush puzzle
- learning tool
- waterproof
- easy-care
- soft polyethylene (XPE) foam
- easy to store and carry
- carry bag included
- 31 pieces
- 15 tiles and 16 edge pieces
- 36.5" x 60.5"
Product Insights
The Simons Maison Animal Kingdom Puzzle Playmat transforms a 15.4 sq ft play area into an educational world map featuring polar bears, kangaroos, and other animals tied to their regions. Made from BPA-, lead-, latex-, and phthalate-free XPE foam, the mat is odor-free, moisture-resistant, and easily cleaned with disinfectant wipes. Its 16 edge pieces create a finished rug look that contains rolling toys, while the included carry bag makes it portable. The fixed 3x5 layout fits narrow spaces and can be rotated, but it requires a rug pad on hard floors. At $78 CAD ($5.10/sq ft), it costs 84% more than borderless alternatives, offering unique educational value and a polished appearance.
Verified claims
- Animals and regions
- The map features polar bear/Arctic, kangaroo/Australia, lion/Africa, panda/Asia, toucan/South America, a unique educational feature.
- Map layout
- The 3x5 tile grid fixes the world map, which can be rotated and carried with the included bag.
- Material
- Polyethylene (XPE) foam is free of BPA, lead, latex, and phthalates.
- Rug look
- The 16 edge pieces create a finished rug look with a flush, complete border.
- Toy containment
- The low barrier from edge pieces keeps rolling toys from rolling off the mat.
- Value
- CAD 78 for 15.4 sq ft ($5.10/sq ft) includes a carry bag and animal map — pricier per foot than borderless peers.
- Price per area
- At $5.10/sq ft, this mat costs 84% more than the Lennox but includes edge pieces and carry bag.
- Educational print
- Fixed 3x5 tile layout with an educational world-map animal print.
- Room adaptability
- Fits narrow spaces with 1:1.66 aspect ratio; needs rug pad on hard floors.
- Room fit
- 36.5×60.5 inch mat rotates 90° and fits alongside standard toddler mattresses.
- Edge features
- Edge pieces contain toys and give a rug-like finish; rug pad recommended.
- Portability
- Lightweight tiles and included carry bag allow easy room-to-room relocation.
- Orientation
- The world-map print lacks orientation, so the mat can be placed in landscape or portrait.
- Hygiene
- Closed-cell XPE foam is odor-free, resists moisture, and can be cleaned with disinfectant wipes.
- Thermal insulation
- XPE foam keeps mat surface noticeably warmer than bare tile or wood.
- Cushioning
- Cross-linked XPE reduces bottoming out and resists compression.
- Durability
- Resists moisture penetration, mold, and chemical odors for easy care.
- Comfort
- Dampens impact noise and insulates from cold floors.
- Sound dampening
- Reduces impact noise from dropped toys and footsteps.
- Cleaning
- Wipe clean with damp cloth and mild soap; disinfectant wipes safe after spot test.
- Odor
- XPE foam is odor-free and ready to use immediately.
- Moisture resistance
- Spills bead on the surface and are easy to wipe away; resists mold and mildew.
Product record
- Title
- Animal Kingdom Puzzle Playmat 15 Interlocking Tiles
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 78 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Rectangular foam playmat composed of interlocking tiles laid flat on a wood floor, printed with a world map: light blue ocean background, off-white continent shapes, and multiple small animal illustrations. Visible tile seams form a subtle grid across the mat.
- Overall shapeRectangular mat with rounded corners, lying flat on the floor and filling the lower right portion of the image.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.42 · w 0.88 · h 0.49 (high) - Tile seamsVisible straight seams forming a grid pattern where interlocking tiles join; seams are subtle but create rectangular sections across the mat.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.47 · w 0.76 · h 0.36 (high) - Surface textureLow-relief repeating pebble texture across the mat surface, visible as small raised dots in the light blue areas.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.48 · w 0.70 · h 0.34 (high) - Map continentsOff-white continent shapes printed on the mat forming a stylized world map, with irregular coastal outlines and interior animal illustrations.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.46 · w 0.62 · h 0.36 (high) - Large marine illustrationDark navy whale-shaped illustration located near the center-left area of the mat.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.59 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high) - Penguin illustrationSmall dark penguin-shaped figure visible near the bottom-right edge of the mat on a pale area that suggests polar ice.
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.72 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high) - Animal accentsMultiple small animal illustrations in various warm browns and tans scattered over continent shapes; individual species are stylized icons rather than photographic images.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.48 · w 0.52 · h 0.30 (high) - Edge detailThin darker border along the mat perimeter, slightly visible where the mat meets the floor.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.42 · w 0.88 · h 0.49 (medium)
Other
Lifestyle room scene showing the mat placed on a wood floor beside a cabinet, a stuffed teddy bear, a hanging growth chart, and sheer curtains. Soft natural light from the right creates mild shadows.
- Cabinet and shelvingPale green metal cabinet with mesh-front double doors and two vertical handles sits at the upper left edge of the image.
1 region
x 0.01 · y 0.03 · w 0.43 · h 0.46 (high) - Teddy bear propLight brown plush teddy bear leaning against the wall near the cabinet base, partially on the floor behind the mat.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.28 · w 0.13 · h 0.20 (high) - Growth chartTall vertical growth-chart poster with numbered markings mounted on the wall above the baseboard next to the bear.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.04 · w 0.10 · h 0.34 (high) - Curtains and lightingSheer white curtains on the right edge allow natural light into the room, producing soft highlights and mild shadows on the floor and mat.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.00 · w 0.28 · h 0.46 (high) - FlooringMedium-dark wood plank floor with visible grain and seams, running beneath the mat and throughout the visible room area.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.42 · w 1.00 · h 0.58 (high) - Shot compositionAngled top-down lifestyle shot showing the mat in the foreground and room elements in the background; slight perspective foreshortening toward the top of the image.
Colors
muted light blue· ocean background#95ABB2off-white· continent shapesdark navy· large marine illustrationswarm brown· animal accents#6B7C84- Overall shapeRectangular mat with rounded corners, lying flat on the floor and filling the lower right portion of the image.
- 02

Product
Interlocking foam playmat tiles with a textured surface printed with pale landmasses and stylized animal illustrations on a light blue background; several tiles are assembled on a wood floor and a small stack of tiles is visible.
- Tile geometrySquare foam tiles with jigsaw-style interlocking edges; visible tabs extend from all four sides on assembled tiles.
3 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.45 · w 0.62 · h 0.50 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.18 · w 0.40 · h 0.62 (high); x 0.05 · y 0.02 · w 0.35 · h 0.25 (high) - Surface textureMatte foam surface with a tight, small repeating raised texture visible across tile faces.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.45 · w 0.95 · h 0.53 (high) - Background fieldTiles are printed with a uniform light blue background color covering the non-land areas.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.38 · w 0.80 · h 0.55 (high) - Landmass graphicsIrregular off-white/cream land shapes printed on tiles representing continents or islands; shapes have uneven edges and are peppered with small icons.
2 regions
x 0.03 · y 0.48 · w 0.36 · h 0.44 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.38 · w 0.30 · h 0.28 (high) - Animal illustrationsMultiple stylized animals printed on the tiles including a dark whale or orca shape, a dark penguin shape, a small monkey silhouette on an off-white land shape, and a small orange giraffe near the top stack; animals are flat-colored silhouettes.
3 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.60 · w 0.30 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.65 · y 0.52 · w 0.27 · h 0.23 (high); x 0.05 · y 0.05 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (medium) - Stacked tilesA short neat stack of loose tiles is placed near the top-left of the frame, showing the tile edge profile.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.02 · w 0.35 · h 0.24 (high)
Other
Photographed on a brown wood floor with directional lighting producing soft shadows; image framed as a top-down angled view with slight perspective.
- Background surfaceDark medium-brown wood plank floor visible under and around tiles; grain and plank seams are visible.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionCamera positioned above at an oblique angle showing assembled tiles in lower left and loose tiles to the right and top-left; edges of some tiles are cropped by the frame.
- Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting from top-left producing mild shadows along tile edges and under the stacked tiles.
Colors
muted sky blue· tile background#A3B4BBcream· landmass printdark navy· animal silhouettes#2B3C43warm orange· giraffe illustration#9D8C7Cmuted pine green· small decorative trees and icons- Tile geometrySquare foam tiles with jigsaw-style interlocking edges; visible tabs extend from all four sides on assembled tiles.
- 03

Product
Close-up of two interlocking foam playmat tiles with raised textured surface, printed animal graphics, and visible layered foam core at the interlocking edges.
- Interlocking edge profileVisible jigsaw-style interlocking tab and socket geometry with rounded rectangular tabs and matching cutouts; edges reveal a layered construction with a dark inner foam core and a thin lighter top layer.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.56 · w 0.84 · h 0.36 (high) - Textured top surfaceTop surface of tiles has a repeating small geometric raised texture (triangular/diamond motif) giving a pebbled, non-slip finish.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.76 · h 0.74 (high) - Layered foam coreCross-section at the interlock shows a dark charcoal or nearly black inner foam sandwiched beneath a thin white or light-colored top layer.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.60 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (high) - Printed animal graphic - brownPortion of a brown printed animal shape (leg or body) sits on the off-white tile surface; ink sits on the textured top layer.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.25 · w 0.28 · h 0.22 (high) - Printed accent shapesSmall blue teardrop or leaf-shaped accent marks printed near the interlock edges on the off-white tile.
2 regions
x 0.46 · y 0.45 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.24 · y 0.50 · w 0.04 · h 0.05 (medium) - Underlying tile colorAdjacent tile visible underneath has a solid muted light blue top surface with the same raised texture.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.60 · w 0.56 · h 0.34 (high)
Other
Image is a shallow-depth close-up shot of two interlocked playmat tiles placed on a wood surface with soft lighting and gentle shadowing.
- Shot compositionClose-up angled perspective emphasizing the interlocking joint and surface texture; foreground tile overlaps the tile beneath.
- Background surfaceWood-grain surface visible beneath the tiles serving as the supporting surface.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.82 · w 0.98 · h 0.18 (high) - Lighting and focusSoft, diffuse lighting with shallow depth of field; top-center area is in sharper focus while corners are slightly softer.
Colors
off-white· off-white tile top#F3EBE3muted light blue· light blue tile top#A4BAC3medium brown· printed brown graphic#A36A56dark charcoal· foam core edge#120D0Bmedium gray· printed gray shape- Interlocking edge profileVisible jigsaw-style interlocking tab and socket geometry with rounded rectangular tabs and matching cutouts; edges reveal a layered construction with a dark inner foam core and a thin lighter top layer.
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Customer Reviews
1 total1 reviews · out of 5
Trop fragile
Visuellement, ce tapis est superbe. Par contre, ce qui décevant, surtout considérant le prix payé, c'est qu'il est très fragile. Je l'ai installé dans la chambre de ma fille devant son lit. Elle ne joue pas dessus, elle marche dessus seulement pour monter et descendre de son lit. Après 3 semaines, il y avait déjà plusieurs zones d'usure où la couleur bleue s'effrite. À noter que les dimensions sur le site web étaient erronées quand je l'ai acheté. Le tapis mesure 93 cm par 181 cm.