From 200-piece puzzles to 3000-piece puzzles and more, we have looked at a great deal of different styles of puzzles here at Geek’s Oasis, and today we are looking at Crocodile Creek puzzles. Now, these are puzzles that will take a bite out of you.
These are puzzles that will leave your friends, green with envy and these are puzzles that you will want to put together in a very “snappy” fashion. Ok, we promise that is the end of our brutal crocodile puns!
In all seriousness, Crocodile Creek is held in very high regard in the world of jigsaw puzzles and we have picked a few favorites for you guys to check out. These puzzles from Crocodile Creek are going to ensure you have a really fun time.
However, as well as having fun, these puzzles are also a wonderful way to keep your mind active and also keep those fine motor skills ticking along as well. So not only will you have a good time, your body, mind, and soul are getting some pretty neat benefits!
Finding The Right Puzzle For You
One of the things we had the most fun with as we put together this list of Crocodile Creek puzzles was just how much variety there was to them. It is crazy how many puzzles these guys have.
The way that we came up with this list was to look at all of the puzzles that were at least 500 pieces and then decide which ones we felt had the coolest and most fun image. It was a very scientific process with a lot of calculations, test tubes, Bunsen burners, and lab coats!
Why We At Geek’s Oasis Love It
We did a whole guide on dinosaur puzzles not too long ago and it was a lot of fun. This Crocodile Creek World of Dinosaurs is a puzzle we feel is really cool as it has a kind of National Geographic or Smithsonian kind of vibe about it.
It features these amazing artistic-looking dinosaurs that have a very unique look about them. It is 750 pieces too so this is one puzzle that is going to take you a while and put up more of a challenge than if you were trying to get a Raptor to wear a pair of pants!
Good To Know
- Size: 18 x 24 inches
- Recommended Age: 4 years and up
- We love the way the dinosaurs on this puzzle look, they have a kind of watercolor effect to them.
Why We At Geek’s Oasis Love It
We felt that this Crocodile Creek Buildings of The World puzzle was one of the most challenging Crocodile Creek puzzles we saw. This has some iconic buildings from all over the world such as the Eiffel Tower and Big Ben to name just a couple.
This has a very cool vibe about it and it is going to be a lot of fun trying to name all these buildings. This is one puzzle that we feel would look great in a frame as it has a kind of art gallery thing going on.
Good To Know
- Size: 27 x 20 inches
- Recommended Age: 6 years and up
- Out of all the puzzles on our list today, this one would look the most stylish in a frame and hung on your wall
Crocodile Creek Lots of Dogs 500 Pieces
Why We At Geek’s Oasis Love It
We have some real dog lovers in the Geek’s Oasis office and a few members of the team that cause Beethoven-level damage when they move around the breakroom!
This Crocodile Creek Lots of Dogs is a lot of fun as it has all these cute and hilarious dogs with funny faces. The bright colors are something that makes this pop and it is the kind of puzzle that is fun for a solo puzzle maker, but this would also be great if you are looking for a fun puzzle to put together with your family.
Good To Know
- Size: 18 x 24 inches
- Recommended Age: 5 years and up
- People who love dogs are going to think that this is the most adorable puzzle!
Why We At Geek’s Oasis Love It
You roller coaster and theme park junkies are going to love this Crocodile Creek Amusement Parks of The World! It features some of the most iconic theme parks and rides (hopefully not Devil’s Flight!) from all over the world and it is one of the cooler Crocodile Creek puzzles.
We have looked at 1000-piece puzzles before and this is one of the more challenging 1000-piece puzzles we have seen. It is going to be fun to put together, but it is also going to really test those puzzle skills of yours!
Good To Know
- Size: 27 x 20 inches
- Recommended Age: 6 years and up
- This comes with an “attraction guide” that lets you know where in the world these rides and attractions are from which is cool
Why We At Geek’s Oasis Love It
You know that awesome dinosaur puzzle we looked at earlier? Well, this Crocodile Creek World of African Animals is a great companion piece for it. This is a great example of how cool Crocodile Creek puzzles are.
It features a whole bunch of awesome animals such as a lion, a rhino, and a giraffe to name a few of them. These animals have a very interesting look to them, it is kind of like a poster that you would buy in a museum, which by the way could look like if you got it framed and hung it on your wall.
Good To Know
- Size: 18 x 24 inches
- Recommended Age: 4 years and up
- If you have a love for animals and nature, you will really enjoy putting this puzzle together
Why We At Geek’s Oasis Love It
As we were looking for the best Crocodile Creek puzzles, this Crocodile Creek Animal Giants puzzle caught our eye. Ok, so this sounds crazy, but it has a kind of Andy Warhol look about it.
It features some great and interesting-looking animals. It is the kind of thing that will look like a high-end art print if you decide to hang it on your wall.
At 500 pieces, it is going to be a challenge, but not so much of a challenge you get frustrated and start acting like that big grouchy polar bear on the puzzle!
Good To Know
- Size: 18 x 24 inches
- Recommended Age: 4 years and up
- This is perfect if you find 1000 pieces perhaps just a little bit too much!
FAQs About Crocodile Creek Puzzles
We want to try and make sure that you are as well informed as possible when it comes to Crocodile Creek puzzles so that is why we have this handy FAQ section for you.
Who are these puzzles for?
It would be so easy to look at the range of puzzles from Crocodile Creek and just say that these are for children. While they do make many puzzles for kids, they actually make puzzles that the whole family can enjoy.
As we always say here at Geek’s Oasis, do not get hung up on the “recommended age” on the box of a puzzle, if you think it looks cool and fun, it is cool and fun!
Where can I find Crocodile Creek Puzzles?
When it comes to variety, you can find the most comprehensive selection on online stores like Amazon. There you can search for Crocodile Creek Puzzles, and filter for example based on piece count which is pretty cool. Be sure to double-check the piece count before you order anything.
Also, since this is a well-known brand, you may find these in your local toy store too, or even in a bookstore.
What size of puzzle should I go for?
We have looked at puzzles of all different sizes and styles here and we always feel that going for the size you are comfortable with is the way to go. If you consider yourself a puzzle master, 500 pieces is the minimum you will probably want to go for.
However, for those who have not done a jigsaw puzzle since they got that Wuzzles jigsaw puzzle for Christmas back in 1986, you may want to dip your toe in a little and go for a smaller, perhaps 300-piece puzzle. Or, if you just want to push yourself then go for that 1000-piece puzzle and you will know for sure if jigsaw puzzles are a hobby for you!
Are puzzles good for your brain?
There is some evidence that puzzles are good for your brain, but the research is still ongoing. Some scientists believe that puzzles help keep the brain active and healthy by stimulating new connections between brain cells. Others believe that puzzles can help protect against age-related declines in brain function.
So far, the evidence seems to suggest that different people benefit from different types of puzzles. For example, crossword puzzles may be better for vocabulary and mental flexibility, while Sudoku may be better for problem-solving skills.
It's important to find puzzles that challenge you and make you think outside the box. The more difficult the puzzle, the more likely it is to be good for your brain!
If you're open to looking into some other types of puzzles to get a true brain workout, we have posted about wooden brain teaser puzzles, metal puzzles, and 3D puzzles too.
We recommend checking out the 3D puzzles as it contains the coolest space ship ever, the Millenium Falcon, and some other cool toys and models too!
Getting Out Of The Croc Infested River
We wanted to bring our Crocodile Creek puzzles list to a close today by saying thanks for reading and we hope that you now have an appreciation for just how cool the folks at Crocodile Creek are.
These are just very classy and somewhat classic-looking puzzles that are great for people of all ages, no matter if they are 5 or 105, a big smile is going to be on the face of anyone that is putting one of these puzzles together.
We love licensed puzzles such as Star Wars puzzles, Harry Potter puzzles, and Disney puzzles as much as anyone, but sometimes you want a puzzle that is not tied to a franchise and is just its own thing, that is what we love about Crocodile Creek, their puzzles are all truly their own!
Happy puzzling!
