Some people think penguin gifts are best for Christmas. That’s not always true, you can give them for any occasion, be it Christmas, birthday or anniversary.
Penguins might be the most adorable creatures on the planet, so it’s no surprise so many people consider them their favorite animals. After all, they’re birds, but they’re great swimmers and the size of toddlers. And their penguin walk is so charming! So, if you’re looking for a gift that captures the spirit of the penguin, check out these gifts for penguin lovers!
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Giant Stuffed Toy
This cuddly penguin is handcrafted from the finest soft plush – and it’s big enough to be a little kid’s best friend, at over two feet high! And even better, he’s softly stuffed, which makes him extra huggable. If your penguin-loving friend happens to be a child, then they’ll squeal with glee at this adorable companion. And best of all, no worries about a mess – it’s totally machine washable!
$240
Gold Pendant
Does your penguin-lover deserve something a little more extravagant? This 14k yellow solid gold pendant is handmade in the USA, featuring an adorable but chic detailed penguin. It’s sure to catch anyone’s eye and match the most elegant outfits, has a high-polished finish, and comes with multiple options for chains.
$205
Duvet Cover
Perfect for a child or child-at-heart, this penguin themed duvet cover comes with two matching pillowcases and can be selected for a twin, full, or queen-sized bed. This comfy is made out of 100% cotton, whimsical set features a lovely light blue Antarctic penguin design, is totally machine washable, and is full of life.
$69
Ice Tray
Hey, if there’s one thing penguins know about it, it’s the cold. So this penguin-shaped ice cube tray makes perfect sense! The trays are made of rubber and are completely flexible, so extracting the ice is super quick and easy. It’s even useful for making ice for cocktails, chocolate, or homemade ice cream! Let your penguin-lovers drinks have the whimsy they deserve with penguin-shaped ice.
$50
Nursery Mobile
Does she have a baby on the way? This mobile featuring six gentlemen penguins makes a perfect baby shower gift, not to mention being baby’s first exposure to the cutest animals on the planet! The mobile isn’t cheaply made, either – it’s a piece of kinetic sculpture art that will liven any space, balanced in a way that all elements are constantly in potion without any electric motors.
$53
Cufflinks
Is there a special black tie event your penguin-lover is going to? Maybe a wedding, or a banquet? These sterling silver penguin cufflinks will be the perfect, subtle addition to any tux. With a handmade design and 360-degree quality finish, these cufflinks are polished, sophisticated, but also unique. As a bonus – it’s modeled after Tux, the Linux mascot, meaning this doubles as a gift for a tech geek, too!
$185
Crystal Rocking Penguin
A great mix of playful and elegant, this wintry penguin sculpture is made of faceted clear crystal, with a matte-finished face. It’s decorated with crystal fabric and a touch of whimsy with sparkly earmuffs. It’s well-crafted, adorable, and its array of sparkles is sure to catch anyone’s eye and impress even the biggest penguin-skeptic.
$69
Penguin Costume
Some people love penguins so much that they’d like to be a penguin themselves! This Penguin Kigurumi costume is a comfy, fleece, machine washable, one-size-fits-all solution. Your friends can prance around like their favorite animal as much as they’d like – use it as pajamas, a Halloween costume, or just as an alternative to hang-out clothes! And if they’re a little tall, there’s even an XL option.
$39 – $95
Bookend
Is he/she also a book lover? This classic penguin bookend is made of leather, weighted with sand and pellets, and is sturdy enough to hold up even the weightiest of books. It’s super smooth, giving it a luxurious look and feel, and matches just about any style of décor. Even if your penguin-lover doesn’t want it as a bookend, it works as a doorstop, too!
Tea Timer
Your penguin-lover deserves a well-made steaming cup of tea, right? Whether it’s earl grey, green tea, oolong, or a nice herbal mix, this tea timer allows you to choose exactly how long tea seeps in the water. But best of all, it’s a friendly bow-tie and top-hate wearing penguin that does it for you! When the timer goes off, his beak goes up and lifts the tea bag out of the water for you, so your tea is perfectly seeped and never gets bitter!
$60
Handmade Engraved Music Box
Is he/she also in love with a human? This custom-made, engraved music box is a perfect anniversary, wedding, or engagement gift. The box can be done with any initials, in custom a wood stain or painted color, and you can even select from a variety of personalized songs! Not only will your penguin-lover appreciate all the thoughtfulness and effort in this one, but the symbol of two penguins representing their love will definitely make them cry tears of joy.
$64
Christmas Ornament
Is he/she ready for Christmas? Elaborately made with great detail, this ornament features an adorable penguin in a cap and scarf and carrying a stocking, all with vibrant painted colors. Penguins are a perfect representative for the Christmas spirit so this will make the perfect gift and addition to any Christmas tree!
$65
Contemporary Sculpture
Does he/she crave something a little more sophisticated in their penguin collection? This hand-crated and hand-painted statue visualizes the penguin in fragmented, visually pleasing style. It’s hand-cast in a blended mix of reconstituted stone, so it’s incredibly durable, sturdy, and high-quality. It’s sure to be an amazing centerpiece in any home.
$195
Giant Stuffed Penguin
If he/she want to feel like a kid again, then this giant, life-sized penguin—at a whole three and a half feet! – Towers over all the others. It has a unique black and white fur, and combines both firm and soft stuffing, meaning it’s totally huggable but also stands upright on its own!
$150
Enamel Charm
This beautiful charm combines the beauty of penguins with fine jewelry. Made of solid sterling silver and with high-quality enameling, it comes in beautiful hand-wrapped gift packaging, and it’s attached to a lobster clasp for easy linkage to any charm bracelet or necklace. This charm will certainly charm any penguin-lovers socks off!
$64
Oil Painting
Any penguin-lovers home needs some penguin décor in their home. This hand-painted oil on canvas art features a gorgeous, photo-realistic image of a group of penguins. At 24×20 inches, it; comes already framed, meaning it’s ready to hang up and enjoy immediately.
$124
Christmas Curtains
These Christmas sweater curtains aren’t just a must for penguin-lovers, but for anyone who loves Christmas in general! These curtains feature penguins alongside teddy bears, snowflakes, gingerbread men, and angels, making this a wonderful treat for Christmas-lovers as much as penguin-lovers. The sizes are even customizable!
$80
Leather Eyeglass Holder
If your penguin-lover also has some stylish glasses, give them something cute to keep those glasses in! Skillfully handcrafted with organically tanned genuine leather, this unique eyeglass holder is charming, useful, unique, and great for any age.
$75
Pillow Pet
This humungous 30-inch jumbo pillow pet mixes the fun of a stuffed animal with the coziness of a large soft pillow! Bring a smile to your penguin-lovers face with this unique gift. It works great for both naptime and bedtime, not to mention having a comfy companion for long trips! It’s even machine washable! Kids absolutely love them.
$70
Swarovski Papa Penguin
Here’s something your penguin-lover friend will positively gawk at. This penguin is expertly crafted from crystal and features 285 facets. There are even other variations on this penguin available to create an entire family! Super sparkly and utterly adorable, this penguin decoration captures every aspect of penguins that people love, in an elegant fashion.
$77
Inflatable Decoration
This penguin is ready for Christmas! This large, self-inflating penguin is perfect for indoor and outdoor Christmas decorations. Covered in weather-resistant furry material, he has a festive blinking LED disco lights that are sure to have your penguin-lover friends and families dancing throughout the entire holiday season!
$88
Colorful Wall Art
If there’s one downside to penguins, it may be that they aren’t always very colorful. Well, this painting gets your penguin-lover the best of both worlds – two beautifully painted penguins made of vibrant splashes of color! It comes in-frame and on hand-painted, gallery-wrapped canvas, the perfect wall decoration for a living or bedroom.
$45
Punching Bag
Hey, sometimes a penguin-lovers got to let off some energy, right? This inflatable penguin punching bag can help your penguin-lover kids put down the electronics, get off the couch, and start exercising! Not only is it a perfect companion to kid-friendly workouts, but it’s also sturdy and machine washable.
$130
Bed Sheet Set
This king size set comes with a duvet cover, flat sheet, and pillowcases, all with an adorable family of penguins printed and sewn in high-quality. It’s made of a new kind of raw fabric material called modal, a natural, harmless fiber that’s better than cotton! For lovers of both penguin and comfort, this set is a must.
$90
Necklace
Who doesn’t love a nice piece of penguin jewelry, right? This sterling silver enameled necklace is bejeweled with zirconia, black rhodium, and comes with a fancy lobster closure and chain. It already comes wrapped in a beautiful jewelry box and is perfect for any penguin-lover who wants to show off their affection for these fabulous creatures.
$94
Bottle Stopper
If he/she likes to hit the bottle now and then, make sure they do it in style! This collectible handblown glass bottle stopper is exquisitely rendered and fits any wine or sparkling drink bottle. With high-quality craftsmanship and a gorgeous design, this bottle stopper is sure to be the talk of any party!
$48
Flashlight
Don’t let them be caught in the dark! This is a hand crank penguin flashlight with an illuminated beak, meaning no batteries are included! Its small size makes it great for children, and it’s also a handy tool to have when the power goes out.
$54
Beanie Boo
Remember when Beanie Babies were all the rage? Well, they’re still around – in this case, as a Beanie Boo. This two-pack contains both Igloo the penguin and Alpine the reindeer, both ready for holiday festivities! Not only are they adorable and irresistible, but they may also complete your holiday Beanie collection!
$67
Hand-painted Framed Painting
It’s rare to find an actual custom-made oil painting, but this one will melt even the iciest hearts. This gorgeous hand-painted canvas comes already framed and ready to hang at 32 x 32 inches, and features the cutest winter penguins you’ll ever see! Each piece is unique, 100% hand painted by a professional artist.
$70
Audio Book
The audiobook of Penguins Stopped Play is a hilarious book by author Harry Thompson, a story of eleven men trying to play Cricket on each of the seven continents on the globe – including Antarctica! That means they have to deal with whole armies of pitch-invading penguins. This hilarious book is sure to delight any penguin-loving adults who also enjoy reading an entertaining adventure.
$80
Snow Village
Does he/she need something to complete their Christmas figurine scene? This delightful ceramic penguin house is high quality, featuring penguins right in the midst of Christmas-decorating action. The snowy aesthetic will warm your hearts and makes a great gift for a penguin-lover who wants to show off their love of penguins and Christmas.
$125
Realistic Toy
Everyone loves a good plush, but what about one that looks exactly like a real Emperor Penguin? This cuddly guy measures at 33 inches tall, is made if very soft material, and any kid or kid-at-heart won’t be able to resist wrapping their arms around him. Makes a perfect gift for kids and adults alike, and works as a great mascot too!
$62
Santa and Penguin Sculpture
Penguins are always so easily associated with Christmas, so it makes sense to see penguins hanging out with none other than Kris Kringle himself! This figure features Santa spending a day outdoors in Antarctica wearing more traditional ice-hiking clothing while visiting a family of penguins on his way to delivering gifts. This sculpture is made of cold-cast resin, is carefully hand-painted, and will create plenty of shock and awe on Christmas morning!
$150