LEGO The Big Zoo 6157-1
LEGO The Big Zoo (6157-1) is worth about $320 on the secondary market today, against a $126 retail price. It has 147 pieces, belongs to the Duplo theme and was released in 2012. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 6157-1
- Theme
- Duplo
- Subtheme
- Zoo
- Year
- 2012
- Pieces
- 147
- Minifigures
- 4
- RRP
- $126
- Market value
- $320
- Released
- 2012
- Retirement
- Retired in 2015
Minifigures in LEGO The Big Zoo
- LEGO Duplo Figure Lego Ville, Child Boy, Medium Blue Legs, Blue Top with 'SKATE' Pattern, Red Cap (6233829)
- LEGO Duplo Figure Lego Ville, Female, Medium Blue Legs, Red Sweater, Very Light Gray Hair, Blue Eyes, Glasses
- LEGO Duplo Figure Lego Ville, Female, Tan Legs, Green Top with 'ZOO' on Front and Back, Reddish Brown Hair, Brown Eyes (Zoo Worker)
- LEGO Duplo Figure Lego Ville, Male, Tan Legs, Green Top with 'ZOO' on Front and Back, Red Cap, Blue Eyes (Zoo Worker)
The Big Zoo value by year
From $95 in 2016 to $282 in 2026 so far: +197%. Its highest year was 2025, at $358.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $282 | −21.2% |
| 2025 | $358 | +15.4% |
| 2024 | $310 | −2.2% |
| 2023 | $317 | +16.2% |
| 2022 | $273 | +7.1% |
| 2021 | $255 | −8.1% |
| 2020 | $277 | +31.9% |
| 2019 | $210 | +10.7% |
| 2018 | $190 | +1.5% |
| 2017 | $187 | +97.2% |
| 2016 | $95 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 4 priced minifigures are worth about $14 together, roughly 4% of the set's value — low for Duplo sets, so the value is in the sealed set rather than the figures (typically 10%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO The Big Zoo (6157-1) worth?
LEGO The Big Zoo is worth approximately $320 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO The Big Zoo retired?
Yes — The Big Zoo (6157-1) has been retired by LEGO and is no longer in production. Retired sets have fixed supply, which is why their prices are driven purely by the resale market.
Has LEGO The Big Zoo gone up in value?
Yes. The Big Zoo launched at $126 and now trades around $320, an increase of 154.1%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for The Big Zoo?
At its $126 retail price across 147 pieces, The Big Zoo works out to about $0.857 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO The Big Zoo a good investment?
The Big Zoo currently trades 154.1% above its $126 retail price, and it is retired, so no new supply is entering the market. Past performance is not a prediction — condition, packaging and how long you hold all affect what a set actually sells for. BrickStats reports the numbers rather than giving investment advice.
Why is LEGO The Big Zoo so expensive?
The Big Zoo was released in 2012 and has since retired. Once LEGO stops producing a set, the only supply is what is already in circulation, so sealed copies in good condition compete for a shrinking pool of stock. That scarcity, not the parts, is what moves the price.