Gift guide: Stocking fillers under £10
Posted 5 Dec 2024
You don't need to break the bank to show that you care this Christmas. We've scoured the RZSS Shop to create a bumper list of small and affordable gift ideas for all tastes - most of which will leave you with change from a tenner! Whether you're searching for a hilarious novelty present or a thoughtful surprise, we've got inspiration for all your Secret Santa and stocking filler needs.
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Secret Santa gifts for grown ups
Tis the season for secretive gifts and we have a zoo-full of thoughtful ideas to surprise friends, family and colleagues. You don’t need to spend the earth either, as everything below is merrily under £10.
RZSS wall calendar
Our 2025 animal themed calendar is the perfect Secret Santa gift for someone you know (or don’t know that well). Every photograph was snapped by an RZSS member making it a wildly exciting present for anyone to unwrap.
Flamingo keyring
A novelty flamingo keyring could help open up the gift possibilities for a wide range of friends and family. Not into pink? This high-quality metal keyring is also available in a penguin, red panda and tiger design.
Wildlife makeup bag
Made from 100% organic cotton, an Oeko cosmetics bag makes a thoughtful gift. It’s available in a quirky wildlife design.
Edinburgh Zoo koala tote bag
Made with soft cotton material, this quirky koala bag is the ideal gift to find ‘down under’ the Christmas tree.
Buy now from £3.50
Giraffe ornament
Under £10, an AluminArk Giraffe Brushed Silver Ornament is made from recycled aluminium. Fair Trade and hand made by Indian artisans, it’s the perfect eco-friendly gift.
Bee tea towel
A perfect addition to any gardening enthusiast's kitchen and Christmas stocking. Made from 100% cotton, this tea towel features charming illustrations of garden bees and bee-attracting plants.
Cheetah notebook
Many people would be happy to get their paws on this delightful A5 Cheetah Notebook this Christmas. It contains 60 lined pages for all kinds thank-you notes and to-do lists.
Sloth lunch box
Give the gift of relaxing lunches with Sydney Sloth lunch box. This novelty storage box is BPA free with an easy open lid.
Goats milk soap
For a beautifully quirky gift, how about a bergamot, lavender, and cedarwood Goats Milk Soap Bar from The Scottish Goats Milk Soap Company? Each bar is handmade with natural ingredients and ideal for all skin types.
Penguin coaster
Our penguin coaster is a fun gift to pick up for friends and work colleagues alike. Featuring a retro design, it’s a great addition for the home or office.
Stocking fillers for kids
Looking for inspiration to fill a child’s Christmas stocking? We’ve got a long Santa list of unique animal-themed stocking filler idea for every age and taste.
Hatch 'n' Grow penguin egg toy
Little ones can watch their own penguin egg hatch n' grow with this unique toy. Place the egg in water and it will hatch after a few days and continue to grow for 14 days.
Elephant wooden jigsaw puzzle
This wooden Elephant jigsaw is the ideal toy to be able to learn through playing. The jigsaw consists of five chunky pieces, is 25mm thick and can free stand when completed.
Bee design rubber duck
Take their bath time to the next level with this quirky rubber duck featuring a playful bee design. It’s a fun and unique gift that will have a child buzzing and quacking.
Lion wooden jigsaw puzzle
Our colourful fair-trade wooden jigsaw is the ideal gift to help littles ones learn through play. It consists of five chunky pieces and is handcrafted by skilled individuals in Sri Lanka from MDF and nontoxic paints. Suitable for 10 months and above.
Hippo bath toy set
This hippo family bath toy set is a great and affordable gift that will ensure bath time is a fun time. It comes complete with one large hippo and three smaller ones.
RZSS Top Trumps
Our exclusive edition of the popular Top Trumps card game features 30 animals found at either Edinburgh Zoo, or Highland Wildlife Park. Suitable for ages 6+.
£8.99
Edinburgh Zoo squirrel monkey soft toy
Children will go bananas for our Squirrel Monkey soft toy this Christmas. It’s made from 100% post-consumer recycled PET plastic bottles.
Plantable carrot story book
Forget Brussels sprouts this Christmas, this delightful story for youngsters is printed on paper containing real carrot seeds. So, after finishing the story, kids can grow their own veg.
Wild animals book and jigsaw set
The ideal stocking filler for little cubs, this 49-piece jigsaw and book will tell you everything you want to know about the unique traits of lots of different creatures.
