The California Trail 500-piece jigsaw puzzle features original oil-painted wildlife art by Oakland artist Les Toil, created with Oakland Zoo experts. It makes a thoughtful gift for animal lovers, conservationists and Bay Area locals, and 10% of proceeds go to Oakland Zoo.
Features
- 🧩 500 pieces: a ribbon-cut puzzle with a finished size of 16 x 24 inches.
- 🎨 Original artwork: an oil painting by Les Toil showing native California species and their habitats.
- 🐻 Zoo-guided art: developed with Oakland Zoo experts and inspired by the zoo's California Trail exhibit.
- ♻️ 100% recycled ESKA puzzle board: printed with eco-friendly soy-based inks.
- 📦 Giftable box: a sustainably sourced 10 x 9 x 2 inch box featuring the original art.
- 👜 Reusable, resealable bag: keeps the pieces together. Not shrink-wrapped.
Benefits
- 💚 Your purchase gives back, with 10% of proceeds donated to Oakland Zoo.
- 🎁 Ready to give as a birthday, holiday or thank-you gift, no extra wrapping fuss.
- 🌿 Less plastic and more recycled material than a typical puzzle box.
- 🖼️ Detailed enough to frame and display once it's finished.
- 🤝 Supports local artists and organizations in the Bay Area.
About the California Trail
Opened in 2018, the California Trail doubled the size of Oakland Zoo. It introduced eight native species, including mountain lions, bears, condors and wolves. This puzzle honors the exhibit's mission to inspire conservation through connection.
About the Artist
Les Toil, also known as Brian Clarke, is an Oakland-based artist whose work has appeared in film, graphic novels, advertising and museum exhibitions. His style draws on 1970s pulp illustration and pop culture.
Product Specifications
- Pieces: 500, ribbon-cut
- Finished size: 16 x 24 inches
- Box size: 10 x 9 x 2 inches
- Materials: 100% recycled ESKA puzzle board, soy-based inks
- Brand: Oakland Puzzle Company
Pour a cup of tea, spread out the pieces and give back to wildlife at the same time. Add the California Trail Puzzle to your cart today.