- LEGO® Minecraft® building kit – With lots of animals for girls and boys aged 7+ to care for, plus gaming-action role play, this 3-part toy and mob pack is a versatile gift for gamers and kids alike
- Minecraft® characters mobs – The set’s baby animals include Minecraft cat, sheep, wolf, rabbit and cow figures and even a Baby Zombie, plus the first appearance of LEGO® Minecraft character Efe
- Animal-care and action toy – This plains biome LEGO® set has 3 sections: a fenced-in play-space with ananimal-feeding room, an outdoor picnic area, and a carpet where tired animals can rest
- Accessories for independent play – A LEGO® Minecraft® toy treasure chest contains a variety of food items, including a bone, a carrot and wheat, to encourage kids to care for the animals
- Gift for 7-year-olds and up – Fans of animals and Minecraft® gaming can create endless imaginative fun with this hands-on building toy for kids
- Animal building-brick kit – As well as being an independent playset for Minecraft® players, this set integrates easily with other LEGO® Minecraft toys, particularly The Turtle Beach House (21254), sold separately
- Minecraft® made real – LEGO® Minecraft sets give kids a different way to enjoy the popular game, with mobs, scenes and features brought to life with the hands-on creativity of LEGO bricks
- Minecraft® gift for gamers – The set has 206 pieces and the main structure measures over 3.5 in. (8 cm) high, 5.5 in. (14 cm) wide and 2.5 in. (6 cm) deep
The Lego set The Animal Sanctuary with the set number 21253 is part of the LEGO Minecraft® theme and is recommended for ages 7+. It was released in December 2023. It includes 2 minifigures. The model has 206 pieces, and we estimate it takes around < 1 hour to build. 100 Brickfact users have this set in their collection.
The set weighs about 0.328 kg. The recommended retail price is £17.99.
The Part-Out-Value (POV) is the sum of the average prices paid on bricklink.com for all parts of this set. It is about £23.13.
Lego 21253 product data
Set Information
Availability
Release
12/2023
Retiring Status
Retired (12/2024)
Price Information
RRP
£17.99
Insiders Points (for purchase at Lego)
144
Part Out Value
£23.13
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Packaging
Weight
0.328 kg
EAN (GTIN13)
5702017583297
Popularity with Brickfact users
- users have this set
- 100
- buyers in the last 12 months
- 12
100 Brickfact users have The Animal Sanctuary in their collection. 12 users bought it in the last 12 months.
Based on anonymized Brickfact user collections; shown only for sets with at least 10 users. As of 30 October 2026.
Lego 21253 price trend
Average sale price on secondary marketplaces – not the new price at retailers.
- Current market value
- £11.56
- Growth vs. RRP
- −35.7 % £17.99
- Range
- £11.38 – £12.23
- Average
- £11.77
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Lego 21253 price history: how has the price changed?
Brickfact has been recording retailer prices since 25/10/2026. Best price so far: £20.66 (4 days ago).
- Best price since 25/10/2026
- £20.66 +15% vs. RRP · 4 days ago
Daily lowest prices at the tracked shops, including shipping. Gaps indicate days with no recorded price. The table lists each shop’s lowest price.
Lowest price per retailer (since 25/10/2026)
| Retailer | Current | Lowest price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| eBay | – | £20.66 | 27/10/26 |
Lowest price per day that Brickfact recorded at the retailers in the price comparison, including shipping where known – as in the comparison above. Amazon offers are not included in the price history.
Minifigures from 21253 The Animal Sanctuary
The The Animal Sanctuary set includes 2 different minifigures, 1 of which are unique to this set. The combined value of the minifigures is £3.12, which is ~17% of the RRP of this set.
x1
Chicken Jockey
Minecraft
2022
#min127
£1.35
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4 sets
x1
Efe
Minecraft
2023
#min159
£1.76
Unique
Official Set Description for LEGO 21253 The Animal Sanctuary
LEGO® Minecraft® The Animal Sanctuary (21253) is a versatile brick building gift idea for gamers and kids. The toy includes 6 Minecraft animals for girls and boys aged 7+ to care for, and the first appearance of LEGO Minecraft character Efe for gaming-action role play.
This plains biome animal set contains 3 areas: a fenced-in play-space with a gate and a room housing a chest full of animal food, including a bone, a carrot and wheat; a picnic area with a table beneath a tree; and a carpet where tired animals can rest. As well as the animal caretaker, Efe, the set’s baby mobs include a Minecraft cat, magenta sheep, wolf, rabbit, cow… and even a Minecraft Baby Zombie. This LEGO Minecraft building set for kids is a video game toy gift idea for kids and animal lovers. It encourages independent role play and integrates easily with other LEGO Minecraft toys (sold separately). For extra digital fun, the LEGO Builder app allows builders to zoom in, rotate models in 3D and track their progress.
Building Instruction for LEGO 21253 The Animal Sanctuary
Part Lists for LEGO 21253 The Animal Sanctuary
LEGO 21253 Frequently Asked Questions
Is LEGO 21253 still available?
LEGO has retired 21253 The Animal Sanctuary, and no retailer in our price comparison currently sells it new. Its market value on secondary marketplaces is £11.56.
When was LEGO 21253 cheapest?
Since tracking began on 25/10/2026, the lowest shop price recorded by Brickfact for LEGO 21253 was £20.66 on 26/10/2026 at eBay, including shipping. Amazon prices are not included.
