---
product_id: 4318683
title: "Giant Cheetah - Lifelike Stuffed Animal (Stands Nearly 3 Feet Tall)"
brand: "melissa & doug"
price: "$994"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Melissa & Doug"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/4318683-giant-cheetah-lifelike-stuffed-animal-stands-nearly-3-feet-tall
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# Realistic, detailed markings 31" tall lifelike size Ultra-soft plush material Giant Cheetah - Lifelike Stuffed Animal (Stands Nearly 3 Feet Tall)

**Brand:** melissa & doug
**Price:** $994
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🐆 Own the wild side of playtime with this giant, lifelike cheetah!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Giant Cheetah - Lifelike Stuffed Animal (Stands Nearly 3 Feet Tall) by melissa & doug
- **How much does it cost?** $994 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/4318683-giant-cheetah-lifelike-stuffed-animal-stands-nearly-3-feet-tall)

## Best For

- melissa & doug enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted melissa & doug brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Durable & Cuddly:** Premium plush construction ensures lasting softness and resilience through countless adventures.
- • **Towering Presence:** Stands nearly 3 feet tall for an unforgettable playtime companion or statement decor piece.
- • **Screen-Free Adventure:** Encourages imaginative, hands-on play for ages 3 to 103—perfect for unplugged bonding moments.
- • **Versatile Gift Appeal:** Ideal for kids, collectors, and design-savvy millennials seeking unique, playful accents.
- • **Artistry in Every Stitch:** Meticulous craftsmanship captures the cheetah’s iconic markings and lifelike facial details.

## Overview

Melissa & Doug’s Giant Cheetah is a nearly 3-foot-tall plush toy featuring exquisite, realistic markings and premium soft materials. Designed for ages 3 and up, it doubles as a striking play companion and a bold decorative statement, inspiring screen-free imaginative play and adding a touch of wild elegance to any space.

## Description

Product Description Beauty and elegance define cheetahs in the wild. This tame cheetah, over four feet from the tip of its nose to the tip of its tail, is content to sit by your side. Featuring excellent quality construction and attention to details, noticeable in the beautiful markings on its face, this cheetah is a lovable companion or bold decorating accent. From the Manufacturer From classic wooden toys to crafts, pretend play, and games, Melissa & Doug products provide a launch pad to ignite imagination and a sense of wonder in all children so they can discover themselves, their passions, and their purpose. Since the company’s founding more than 25 years ago, Melissa & Doug has consistently delivered innovative products that inspire open-ended thinking, encourage kids to see new possibilities, and offer Countless Ways to Play. It’s part of a bigger vision to Take Back Childhood. Because by giving children a true childhood with the space and freedom to explore their world, we give them a path to realizing their full potential!

Review: Great quality - Great quality. Grandchildren loved it.
Review: Beautiful, soft plush toy. - Huge! So soft and beautiful. Stands upright, as shown. Kids love it.

## Features

- Lifelike plush toy with beautiful markings and realistic details
- Magnificent attention to detail shows in the realistic markings on the face
- Makes a striking playtime companion or decorating accent
- Dimensions: 31" x 50" x 12"
- Makes a great gift for ages 3 to 103, for hands-on, screen-free play

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0007POHAW |
| Best Sellers Rank | #77,468 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #3,376 in Stuffed Animals & Teddy Bears |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,339) |
| Department | Unisex |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 4.9 pounds |
| Item model number | 2128 |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Melissa & Doug |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 36 months - 15 years |
| Product Dimensions | 18 x 10 x 33 inches |
| Release date | June 12, 2006 |

## Images

![Giant Cheetah - Lifelike Stuffed Animal (Stands Nearly 3 Feet Tall) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/713lnXyKmjL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Do ya make hyena's?**
A: laugh

**Q: Is it shipped in an amazon box or in the box showing the cheeta?  Trying to figure out if my kid will see her present before Christmas.**
A: Sorry for the late answer but mine came in a large brown Amazon box, so the Cheetah was not shown on the box.

**Q: My 5 year old loves to play that she is a cheetah.  Would this be a good toy if she is constantly climbing on it and gets a leash to drag around**
A: I think that a smaller plush animal would be better for a 5 year old to put a leash on and drag around.  Perhaps when she gets older she will come to love and respect the cheetah more and take better care of it.  I hope that this helps you to decide.

**Q: is it waterproof**
A: Hi Elizabeth! According to www.livescience.com, "Cheetahs live in a variety of environments. According to the African Wildlife Foundation, cheetahs can be found in dry forests, grasslands, open plains and desert regions. These large felines do not need much water to survive — they get most of what they need while eating. Our Cheetah is made of beautiful polyester plush and can be surface-cleaned with a damp cloth. We do not recommend getting it wet.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great quality
*by V***R on January 31, 2026*

Great quality. Grandchildren loved it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful, soft plush toy.
*by K***F on October 21, 2025*

Huge! So soft and beautiful. Stands upright, as shown. Kids love it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Value for great item
*by R***W on September 1, 2011*

I just received this item from Amazon that has a great price on it and am very happy. Others have said that it does not stand up on its own by my Cheetah stands just fine. The tail is long and and interesting and the Cheetah is a great height compared to the Zebra, Giraffe, Penguin and Lion-which my son also has. I bought this ultimately so he could play with it but also for decoration of his nursery (he is 1 year old). as a Savannah scene. I cannot imaging getting a better deal than $47 with free shipping through Amazon Prime! This is from Melissa and Doug so you know they have great quality. If you have other animals from this series it has the same look and feel and if you don't-this is a great place to start. What child would not want this cheetah? FYI, I love all the Melissa and Doug animals and the older kids that come over to play with our son have so much fun playing with them and pretending they are real. Because of their size they are so much better than just small versions and look great as nursery decor as well!

## Frequently Bought Together

- Melissa & Doug Giant Cheetah - Lifelike Stuffed Animal (Stands Nearly 3 Feet Tall)
- Melissa & Doug Giant Tiger - Lifelike Stuffed Animal (over 5 feet long)

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*Store origin: NZ*
*Last updated: 2026-02-28*