WINTER HAVEN, FL. June 16th, 2026 - Teddy Mountain, LLC., today announced a new licensing partnership with the National Park Foundation (NPF), the official nonprofit partner of the National Park Service.
Through the agreement, Teddy Mountain will develop officially licensed plush toys and collectibles inspired by America's national parks and wildlife. As an authorized National Park Foundation licensee, Teddy Mountain will utilize approved assets and park-inspired branding across future product programs.
Royalties from officially licensed NPF and national park-related products directly support its mission to protect and strengthen America’s national parks for present and future generations. Represented by the Seltzer Licensing Group, NPF has made significant investments in supporting their licensing partners.
Future programs are expected to include wildlife plush, destination collectibles, park-specific merchandise, and eco-friendly products that celebrate America's natural and cultural heritage.
"This partnership is especially meaningful to me on a personal level," said Pat Shirkey, President of Teddy Mountain LLC. "My wife and I experienced six wonderful years living in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, in the foothills of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, where we developed a deep appreciation for the wildlife, natural beauty, and conservation efforts that make our national parks so special. This partnership with the National Park Foundation is a natural extension of values that have been part of our lives and our business for many years. We are honored to help celebrate America's parks, wildlife, and conservation legacy through products designed to inspire learning, exploration, and lasting memories."
The first officially licensed National Park Foundation plush toys and collectibles are expected to launch in early 2027.
About Teddy Mountain LLC
Teddy Mountain® is one of the world’s leading designers, manufacturers, and wholesale distributors of DIY and Retail-Ready plush products—and has become the ‘go-to’ Platform Hub for many of the World’s Most Beloved Brands! With over two decades of leadership and distribution spanning the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, and The Emirates, Teddy Mountain has built an Ecosystem that empowers iconic plush programs including Teddy Mountain®, ECO Origins®, Stuffa Squishies®, and licensed collaborations with Baby Einstein®, Fraggle Rock®, Care Bears® (UK), Canticos®, Zoonicorn®, and many more. Focused on innovation, storytelling, and scale, Teddy Mountain is rapidly expanding into new categories and channels as the #1 Source of Licensed Plush for Children’s Media and Entertainment.
For additional information and inquiries, please contact Pat Shirkey at [email protected].
About Seltzer Licensing Group
Seltzer Licensing Group (www.SeltzerLicensing.com) is a full-service, NYC based, global brand licensing agency. Founded in 1998, SLG's mission is to provide revenue growth for its clients through strategic brand partnerships. Services include creation and implementation of licensing strategic plans, acquisition of licenses, evaluation of current licensing programs, and brand valuation.
Seltzer Licensing Group currently represents The Magnum Ice Cream Company, Airheads Candy, UPS, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, American Red Cross, National Park Foundation, Mack Truck, Zippo, Empire State Building and other Fortune 500 brands.
For additional information and inquiries, please contact Stu Seltzer at [email protected]
Story Credit : National Park Services
