Zenimal Kids+ seen from above, a teal turtle with eight buttons around its shell, a power button at the top and a sleep button at the bottom

Try it

Tap any button on the shell.

Nine meditations, with Sleep on the bottom button. Sound plays only when you press.

Ages 3 to 12

Zenimal Kids+

Your child's sleep companion. A calm voice, a button they press themselves, and no screen at all.

4.7 out of 5 · 573 reviews

$89

Comes with three extra memory cards: 4 sound libraries in all.

  • 9 guided meditations on the shell, plus sleep sounds
  • Ready out of the box. No app, no wifi, no setup
  • New tracks anytime with memory cards

FSA and HSA eligible. Choose Flex at checkout. How it works

  • 30-night home trial
  • Free shipping over $80

The words

Words

Words

Bedtime they can do on their own.

For the child whose mind is still going after the lights go out. This is what a night with Zenimal Kids+ looks like.

  1. Lights out

    Nothing glowing in their face.

    No screen, no wifi and no microphone. The room stays dark.

  2. Their button

    They press Sleep.

    The bottom button on the shell is theirs. No app to open, nothing to ask you for.

  3. Fifteen minutes

    A calm voice takes it from here.

    The Sleep meditation guides them through slow, deep breaths as they settle in.

  4. After

    The voice ends. The calm doesn't.

    When it's plugged in, a sleep sound keeps playing after the meditation ends.

“This product has been a game changer for bedtime!”

Lori L., verified buyer
A child asleep on a bed beside a teal Zenimal Kids+

Rest.

Three more cards in the box.

Slide one in and every button plays something new.

Reviews

4.7out of 5 from 573 reviews

  • Zenimal is the real deal.

    Katie, verified buyer
  • Makes bedtime so easy! No wifi needed!

    Stacey, verified buyer

Videos

  • Hear a meditation
  • Video from Adriana
  • Video from Amy
  • Video from Courtney

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Anna Peterson, founder of Zenimal

I was a child who couldn't sleep. At eight, a clinical psychologist gave me real tools. I built Zenimal so children would have what I had, without needing the right adult in the right room at the right time. I narrate most of the meditations myself. That voice is real, and it is meant for your child.

Anna Peterson, founder and mom of two

Zenimal Kids+ box contents: recyclable kraft packaging, the Zenimal Kids+ companion, quick start guide and USB charging cable

In the box

  • Zenimal Kids+
  • 3 extra memory cards: Pocket Mouse, Flying Squirrel and Española
  • Quick start guide
  • Micro-USB charging cable (wall plug not included)
Questions

Questions

Anything else? Email us at hello@zenimals.com.

Who is Zenimal Kids+ for?

Zenimal Kids is built for children whose minds need help quieting down. The meditations are perfect for beginners and kids who already have some experience. Parents often get it for kids who struggle with anxiety, falling asleep, or just winding down after a busy day.

Does it need an app or wifi?

No. Zenimal Kids+ works fully offline. The four sound libraries are loaded onto physical cards. Slide a card in, press a button, listen. That's it.

What ages is it for?

Ages 3 to 12.

How long do the meditations last?

Tracks range from quick 3 minute groundings to 25 minute sleep journeys, so whether your child needs to settle fast or drift off slowly, there's something that fits.

How is it different from Zenimal Connect?

Kids+ is the simplest Zenimal: ready out of the box, with new tracks on memory cards. Connect adds a color nightlight, your own recorded voice and new tracks through the app.

Who is Julie Lucas?

Julie Lucas is a certified iRest® Yoga Nidra teacher trained in children's yoga and mindfulness. She specializes in helping kids quiet anxious minds through gentle, body-centered practices, and she created the exclusive Flying Squirrel Collection just for Zenimal Kids.

Can I pay with my FSA or HSA?

Yes. Choose Flex at checkout and confirm eligibility, then pay with your FSA or HSA card. You can also pay with any card and Flex will email you a receipt to submit for reimbursement. How it works

Do you offer free shipping?

Yes, on US orders over $80.

Do you work with schools and organizations?

Yes. We offer volume pricing, quotes, purchase orders, tax exempt orders and a one page summary for administrators. Zenimal for organizations

What is the Give Back Program?

Every month we send five Zenimals to schools and hospitals, chosen from the requests we receive. How it works

What if it isn't right for us?

Bring it home for 30 nights. If it isn't the right fit, send it back. $6 covers return shipping and refurbishing, and we refund the companion.

More questions

All reviews

  • 5 stars: 499 (87%)
  • 4 stars: 35 (6%)
  • 3 stars: 12 (2%)
  • 2 stars: 13 (2%)
  • 1 star: 14 (2%)
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Andrea
Self-Soothing Mindfulness

My 6 year-old is completely charmed by this soothingly relaxing turtle! She loves to follow the straightforward mindfulness meditations. We're ready to try new ones! 🥰

Thank you so much for your sweet review! We’re so happy to hear your daughter is enjoying her time with her Zenimal and connecting with the meditations. It means the world to us to be part of her calm moments. And the best news—we have even more meditations on the way! Stay tuned and thanks again for being part of the Zenimal family. ✨

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Christina
We love our Zenimal "Turkle the Bedtime Turtle"!

We love our Zenimal kids! We've used it to help calm our kids and especially, help them get to sleep!

Thank you for your review! We're thrilled to hear that Turkle the Bedtime Turtle has become such a valuable part of your family's routine. It's wonderful to know that our Zenimal Kids is helping your children find calm and making bedtime more peaceful.

If you have any questions about getting the most from your Zenimal or want to explore other features, please don't hesitate to reach out to our support team.

Thank you for choosing Zenimal for your family's well-being journey!

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Marge
Love it

I purchased this for my Granddaughter’s 20th birthday and it is big hit with her. My Granddaughter has Emanuel syndrome. I was very excited to find this gift and she loves it. She is a music lover and this is something she can hold in her hands and change the track on. She loves it. Thank you Zenimal!

This is incredible, Marge! Thank you so much for sharing your experience. Sending love and light ♥️

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Lauren
Great

My child and husband are currently commencing their new nightly meditation routine with Zenimal. I would give it 5 stars, but it showed up covered in dust. I had to clean it before giving it as a gift. Customer service said they would of sent a new one, but I was in a time crunch and didn’t want to add steps.

This is completely unacceptable and we will look into the cause of this. Please reach out to our team at hello@zenimals.com to get this taken care of immediately. We apologize for this terrible first impression.

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Brittany
10/10! Highly recommend!

My son loves his Zenimal! In moments where he’s overly hyper or starts to feel his emotions really hard, we take a minute to lie down or sit down and take some deep breaths. The guided meditations are amazing and easy for him to follow. I highly recommend these. He always asks for his turtle.

This is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing your experience!

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Amy
Bedtime Game Changer

Bedtime game changer! I have a seven year old that worries about everything. I’ve been allowing her to watch a movie every night since she was about 3 because it would allow her mind to stop racing and be bored to sleep. Haven’t needed a movie once in the 2 weeks since we got the Zenimal. It allows her mind to relax and let go of her day. And I LOVE that it’s screen free! We also use it to help her find her center when having stints of frustration. Highly recommend!!!

Amazing, Amy, thank you so much for sharing your Zenimal story!

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Kim
Our daughter loves this!...

Our daughter loves this! She won't sleep with out it now! She even carries it to our room in the middle of the night if she wakes up. She loves the sounds and puts her busy body to rest! Absolutely Love this thing!

Incredible, Kim, thank you so much for sharing! Sending peace and wellness.

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Katie
Mom, Sleep Coach and Kid Approved!

As a mom and certified sleep consultant I'm always on the lookout for products that will help foster independent sleep. There are a lot of products that claim to help our little ones sleep better, but Zenanimal is the real deal. We used it one night when my 8 year old was having a tough time falling asleep and it worked like a dream- now she uses it every night! It's safe to say I will be recommending this product to other moms for their little ones!

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Brooke
We LOVE our Zenimal!

My daughters LOVE their Zenimal. It really helps them to relax and reflect after a long day at school. It also helps to calm them down before bedtime. We love that the Zenimal is portable - perfect for the park, vacations and long car rides.

What a gorgeous review, thank you so much!!!

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Liz
Amazing Product!

I know this product was intended for children, but as an anxious adult who can’t settle her brain before bed, I am loving on my purple Zenimal turtle! My 9-year-old son and I settle into bed each night and listen to it together to wind down. My son is an energetic little boy who often turns bedtime into a time of active thoughts and impulsive plans. He jumps out of bed and reaches for items to help him follow up and through on his creative ideas. Our Zenimal has created a new routine for us to which we both look forward!

Our little purple turtle friend is perfect! He’s charged up so no wires. A few button presses and we can choose the type of mindful meditation we are feeling up for each night. Sometimes, we like the guided meditation for relaxation, and others, we just want the calming music that takes the focus off of my thoughts and his need to move. There are several options which provides variability so we don’t get bored.

Very easy to use, charge, and store. It’s visually appealing in that it looks like a regular toy. I don’t need to find a meditation on my phone which ends up being a connection to electronics before bed, which isn’t helpful. The Zenimal also turns itself off after an hour which means I don’t need to wake up to turn it off.

I highly recommend this product for adults and children who have a difficult time winding down each night!

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Aimee
Versatile and practical!

I love that we can plug in a headset for solo meditations or use it as a family since the speaker is built in!

The many options for different meditation vibes makes it perfect for my family! Sometimes we need to focus on calming down and other times it’s nice to have it playing while we practice art, read a book, take a bath etc!

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Shannon
Game changer!

This was an absolute game changer. It was taking my son up to 2 hours to fall asleep some nights, even with all of the tricks and tools. He’s now able to fall asleep in about 15 minutes, with the use of the sleep meditation. We use the breathing and stillness tracks as a family to wind down before bed, which is working wonderfully for ALL of us. And then my son takes it into bed and uses the sleep track. He’s getting so much more sleep now!

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Staci
Every Mom and Every Child Needs a Zenimal

We absolutely LOVE our Zenimal and I highly recommend buying one for a child of any age. My son uses his to calm himself down and my daughter loves it to help put her to sleep. Zenimal is an awesome companion and I am so grateful for ours.

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Zuzuki
Life saver at home and school!

This is a life saver. My son has been struggling to fall asleep and he gets to choose which mode he listens at bedtime. It has also helped at school when he tends to get revved up and needs some time to calm down. We've been lucky to have a teacher that is willing/patient to help my son calm down at school. I'm ordering another to have at school.

This is wonderful, thank you for sharing!

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Amanda
Bed time must have!

We just received our Zenimal in the fun teal color and we chose to get the Pocket Mouse card to start off. My daughter (6 Years Old) sleeps with this every single night now and it has helped her to peacefully fall asleep and stay asleep. We love the soft voice used on the card as well as sleep sound tracks. I highly recommend this to any parents out there who appreciate screen free devices for their kids.

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Crystal
The best purchase EVER!!!

I purchased this for my 8 year old granddaughter, I got her headphones to match. I was so excited to give it to her. When I was finally able to she was so excited. I stayed with her for two days and she chose listening to a meditation over doing another activity. It was such a joyful feeling to hear her blowing out her breaths because she had her headphones on. It made my heart smile and my soul. Thank you Zenimals!!!!

This puts enormous smiles on our hearts!!! Thank you so much for sharing

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Lindsey
Game changer!

My son and daughter love their zenimals!!! My son’s bedtime routine has completely changed. He is a different kid and looks forward to listening to his stories.

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Megan
Bedtime Game Changer

This product has been absolutely amazing for our six year old. Bedtime battles are a thing of the past. Now she’s able to settle down and fall asleep quickly. Initially she hated the product and complained that it made her sleepy but with a little encouragement it has quickly become part of her bedtime routine. She will even get it during the day if she is feeling overwhelmed and use it to just get away for a minute and compose herself. My only regret is we didn’t order it sooner!!

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Amy
Amazing

I bought this for my 9 year old. He has Autism, ADHD and anxiety. It is very difficult for him to cut off his brain and rest. The Turtle not only helped him fall asleep fast and peacefully but he uses the other mediations to calm down and relax. Best $50 I have ever spent!!

This is remarkable, thank you so much for sharing!!!

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Jess
We love our zenimal

We absolutely love this device. My child is battling leukemia, and just underwent a bone marrow transplant. Her zenimal has helped so much to get through it. We love all the meditations, her calming voice, and the sweet sentiment at the end of the meditations “and remember you are a good kid” It is so nice to have a portable, washable, chargeable little helper to add to her treatment. We showed it to the child life specialist at our hospital and she ordered a few to keep at the hospital to help the cancer fighters with their stay. Whether your child faces really hard things, or just the simple growing pains of life, this is a wonderful natural way to help them. It’s worth every penny.

Jess, our hearts are with you and your daughter in every way possible. Sending endless love and wellness

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Jamie
Life changing!

This has been a truly wonderful addition to our nighttime routine. We LOVE it. Our daughter is a wizard of shenanigans to stay up later.. sometimes taking longer than an hour to fall asleep. She’s out within 15 mins using her zenimal. And this has been consistent for a month! Love it. Thank you!!