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Wayne the Whooping Crane

Wayne the Whooping Crane

$45.00 USD
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Includes a donation to whooping crane conservation

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    Quality

    Snugglebug offers a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee - we know you, your children and the conservation lovers in your life will love your Snugglebug!

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    Testing

    • Recommended age: 18 months+
    • Designed for everyday play and cuddles
    • Tested to meet ASTM & CPSC safety standards
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    Ethics

    Snugglebug provides a portion of every sale to its conservation beneficiaries, directly working to improve conservation and protection efforts of impacted species in the wild. Packaging for Snugglebug products is recycled and can be recycled again.

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Meet Wayne

Wayne is a graceful wetland traveler who loves wide skies, quiet waters, and long journeys. Whooping cranes are known for their incredible migrations - traveling thousands of miles each year - but their wetlands need protection for them to survive.

Wayne was created to help kids learn about patience, resilience, and caring for the places animals call home.

A portion of every Wayne purchase is donated to organizations working to protect whooping cranes and the wetlands they depend on. It’s a small act that supports real conservation work across North America.

We believe kids learn responsibility by caring for living things both near and far.

Details About Wayne

  • Toy Info

    • Toy size : 30cm (11.8in) tall
    • Product weight : 8 oz
    • Suggested age : 18 months +

  • Why Families Love Wayne

    • Soft, high-quality plush made for everyday cuddles
    • Introduces kids to a real endangered bird through story
    • Helps support whooping crane protection in the wild

  • What Comes with Wayne

    • Wayne the Whooping Crane plush
    • A simple, kid-friendly character card
Whooping Crane wading through a marsh

The Whooping Crane Needs Protection

  • Whooping cranes are one of the rarest bird species in North America
  • Wetland loss makes migration and nesting more difficult
  • Conservation efforts help protect critical habitats along their routes

We tell Wayne’s story with hope — so kids learn perseverance, not worry.

A hopeful gift with real meaning

Wayne is designed for families who want gifts that inspire care, patience, and connection to the natural world. He’s a thoughtful choice for birthdays, holidays, and moments that call for something special.

A whooping crane flying through the sky

Our Whooping Crane Beneficiary

Each purchase of Wayne helps Snugglebug adopt members of the Whooping Crane flock and donate towards sponsorship of the cranes' needs, such as vet care, enrichment, and safekeeping through accredited organizations.

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