# Giraffe's Matching Zoo

> Children's animal matching game with sounds, music, and animations. (iPhone/iPad app by Tomato Interactive LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/giraffes-matching-zoo/id320105340 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tomato Interactive LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/314894124)
- Category: Games, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 142 App Store ratings · 135 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 4.3 · 16 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-06-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-09
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/giraffes-matching-zoo/id320105340/reviews.md

## What is Giraffe's Matching Zoo?

★★★★★"Best Animal Matching Game!"

***FREE for a LIMITED TIME***
***FREE for a LIMITED TIME***
Download now, don't miss out!!

"Special effects and catchy music make this matching game more fun each time you play."
  -- MarthaStewart.com --

Your kids will have so much fun, they won't even realize they're learning.

Giraffe's Matching Zoo is a vibrant and exciting mind development game designed for children, but fun for all ages.  

Every adorable animal makes a unique and entertaining sound.

Fun music, cute animations and special effects make this game a blast to play.  

Best scores and times are saved (even after the app is closed).  Can you beat your best time?  

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If you have any questions or issues please feel free to contact us before writing a review and we'll do our best to help you out.
contact@tomatointeractive.com

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If you like this app, check out Giraffe's PreSchool Playground -- 6 unique game modes will keep the little ones entertained, and just might teach them a thing or two!

## Key features

- Animal matching gameplay
- Unique animal sounds
- Fun music and animations
- Special effects
- Score and time saving
- Mind development

## What do users think of Giraffe's Matching Zoo?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👶 Perfect for toddlers and young children
- 🎵 Engaging animal sounds and audio feedback
- 🎨 Cute graphics and visual design
- 🧠 Helps develop memory and concentration skills
- 💰 Free app with no ads
- 🎮 Simple and intuitive gameplay
- 📱 Works well on iPhone/iPod
- 🏆 Multiple difficulty levels for different ages
- ⭐ Keeps children entertained for extended periods

**Cons**

- ⚠️ Not compatible with iOS 11 and newer
- 🐛 App crashes on startup
- 🐛 App won't load after updates
- 📐 Display scaling issues on newer devices
- ❌ Abandoned/no longer maintained
- 🎨 Inconsistent character art quality
- 🔊 Some animal sounds criticized as unconvincing

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App incompatible with iOS 11 and above
- Crashes on startup with certain OS versions
- App fails to load after recent updates
- Game squares too large for screen display
- Accidental progress clearing from top icon clicks
- App launches and quits immediately

**Most requested features**

- Update app for iOS 11 and newer compatibility
- Add VoiceOver accessibility support
- Adjustable difficulty levels (more or fewer cards)
- Additional animal characters and themes
- Seasonal/themed backgrounds (Halloween, holidays)
- Option to display animal names instead of sounds
- Protect accidental icon clicks from clearing progress
- Continue regular updates with new content

## Recent user reviews (10 of 135)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/giraffes-matching-zoo/id320105340/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Please update

*2026-02-07, version 1.18*

It was cool for my doughter.

### 5/5 — Please update!

*2025-02-16, version 1.18*

Can you put it to a iOS 11? I love that app when I was young.

### 3/5 — NOOO IT'S MY CHILDHOOD APP

*2025-01-09*

I play this app in 2015 but I can't play it anymore so sad...

### 4/5 — Update please

*2024-01-13*

We love this game but we can’t no longer play. If we get five stars UPDATE NOW!!

### 5/5 — Please update!

*2019-03-10, version 1.18*

Thank you for such a great game, but pleeeease update! It’s one if the best kid games, but lost with iOS 11 & up.

### 4/5 — Update needed

*2018-09-20, version 1.18*

We loved this game but we can no longer play it because it needs to be updated for ios11. Please update or I'll have to delete one of our favorite games.

### 5/5 — Love this game ;)

*2018-09-10, version 1.18*

Hi! My daughters love this game but because of the iOS she they can’t play it please upgrade the game. Thanks!

### 1/5 — Sad

*2018-07-21, version 1.18*

My kid loved this game...too bad it’s not being updated and now she is sad.

### 5/5 — Please Update

*2018-05-09, version 1.18*

My niece loves this game and can no longer play due to the IOS update. ☹️

### 5/5 — Too bad

*2018-04-26, version 1.18*

It was a great game. Apple shouldn’t require developers to make constant upgrades. Maybe they can play it on Samsung.

## Frequently asked questions about Giraffe's Matching Zoo

### What is Giraffe's Matching Zoo?

Giraffe's Matching Zoo is a mind development game designed for children, but enjoyable for all ages. It features vibrant visuals, adorable animals with unique sounds, fun music, and special effects to create an engaging matching experience.

### What are the key features of this game?

The game includes animal matching gameplay, unique and entertaining sounds for each animal, fun music, cute animations, and special effects. It also saves your best scores and times, allowing you to challenge yourself to beat your previous records.

### Is Giraffe's Matching Zoo free to download?

Yes, the application is currently free for a limited time. This means you can download and play the game without any cost during this promotional period.

### What devices is Giraffe's Matching Zoo compatible with?

The description does not specify exact compatibility details. However, as a mobile application, it is generally designed to run on most modern smartphones and tablets that support its operating system.

### Who is the target audience for this app?

This app is designed for children to have fun while learning, but it is also stated to be fun for all ages. It's ideal for families looking for an engaging and mentally stimulating game.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.18 — 2012-12-09

- Retina graphics update, now looks beautiful on every device, including iPhone 5

### 1.17 — 2012-03-31

- New animal: the cutie sheep!
 - Removed holiday mode (it is March, after all)

New updates will keep coming.  Thanks for downloading our apps, and please know that your great reviews brighten our days :)

### 1.16 — 2012-01-03

* For iOS 3.1.3 and below: fixed crash on startup. We're sorry for the crash on the older OS, but wanted to let you know we've now incorporated testing on iOS 3.1.3 into our normal testing procedures so this won't happen again!  Thank you for your patience, and your support!

Also, we would really appreciate anyone who can update their review to reflect that it's all fixed if you like this game...thanks!

### 1.15 — 2011-12-10

Holiday mode added!  Tap the gift at the top of the screen for a festive way to play.

Love Giraffe's Matching Zoo?  Please check out our other educational games:

-Giraffe's PreSchool Playground
-Giraffe's Matching Zoo Deluxe - Featuring the FUN BUTTON!

We really appreciate your support!

### 1.14 — 2011-10-24

For users that reported the app crashing - this update should fix the issue.

If you did/do have this crash problem, we would greatly appreciate an email letting us know your DEVICE and OS version, to help keep this from happening again.  For example, "iPod touch 2nd Gen, with iOS v3.2" (OS version can be found in the "Settings" app under "General", "About", "Version").

contact@tomatointeractive.com

Thank you!

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