Safari vs Space Pop Molds: Which Themed Mold Fits Your Family?

The real difference is the shape set, not the freezing method

Both ZOKU molds turn juice, yogurt, and add-ins into frozen pops using reusable sticks, and both are sold as single Standard sets. The choice comes down to which shapes your family will actually reach for, how many pops you want per batch, and whether you value mix-and-match play or a space theme.

The supplied records do not list mold dimensions, capacity, or material for either set, so use the details below to compare what is confirmed rather than guessing about freezer fit.

Safari vs Space at a glance

• Shape count and theme: Safari brings four jungle friends: Professor, Parrot, Elephant, and Monkey. Space focuses on astronaut-shaped pops.
• Fill options named in the catalog: Safari lists juice, yogurt, pudding, or chocolate. Space lists fruit juice, yogurt, and add-ins.
• Release style: Safari says each pop pulls cleanly with no rinsing or twisting needed. Space says you pop the astronaut out of the mold.
• Extra play value: Safari lets you mix and match legs and tails to create wacky wildlife species. Space does not list a mix-and-match feature in the supplied information.
• Catalog price: Safari is listed at USD 11.58 (comparison price USD 18.99); Space is listed at USD 12.40 (comparison price USD 16.99).

What the Safari set confirms

• Safari Pop Molds: This compact set brings four jungle friends to life—a curious Professor, playful Parrot, gentle Elephant, and cheeky Monkey. Four distinct animal shapes give you variety in one set, which matters if kids pick favorites or you want different pops per child.

  

• Safari Pop Molds: Fill them with juice, yogurt, pudding, or chocolate for a fun and flavorful adventure. The catalog explicitly names pudding and chocolate, so this set is presented for thicker, dessert-style fills as well as juice and yogurt.
• Safari Pop Molds: Each pop pulls cleanly from the mold—no rinsing or twisting needed—and reveals a surprise heart-shaped stick with every bite. Release effort is a daily usability issue with kids; the catalog describes a clean pull and a hidden heart detail on the stick.
• Safari Pop Molds: Mix and match legs and tails to create your own wacky wildlife species! This is a play feature beyond freezing, useful if you want an activity that extends past snack time.

What the Space set confirms

• Space Pop Molds: Transform your kitchen into mission control by simply pouring your ingredients into the detailed molds, inserting the reusable sticks, and placing them in your freezer. The process is pour, insert sticks, freeze—no extra equipment named in the supplied steps.

  

• Space Pop Molds: To make the best pops in the galaxy, just use your favorite combination of fruit juice, yogurt, and add-ins. The catalog positions this mold around juice, yogurt, and add-ins rather than the pudding and chocolate options named for Safari.
• Space Pop Molds: When your freshly-frozen treats are ready for takeoff, just pop the astronaut out of the mold. Release is described as popping the astronaut out, so the shape is the focus rather than a mix-and-match feature.

Where the catalogs stay quiet

Neither supplied record lists dimensions, pop capacity, or material, and neither includes care or safety instructions. That means you cannot compare freezer footprint or confirm dishwasher suitability from the information here. If those details decide your purchase, check the product packaging or ask the store before buying rather than assuming.

The absence of a listed feature is not proof that it is missing—it only means the supplied information does not confirm it. For example, Space may or may not have a mix-and-match element; the catalog does not say.

How to choose for your household

• Pick Safari if: You want four animal shapes, dessert-style fills like pudding or chocolate, and a mix-and-match play feature. The lower catalog price (USD 11.58 vs USD 12.40) is a small bonus.
• Pick Space if: The astronaut theme is the draw and you mainly freeze juice, yogurt, and add-ins. You get a clear pour-insert-freeze process and a pop-out release.
• Pick both if: You want variety across batches and have freezer room for two sets. The combined catalog price is USD 23.98 before any comparison pricing.