Welcome to the magical world of Mike Bennett
At Mike Bennett Studios, we create interactive experiences and imaginative products that celebrate curiosity, inspire creativity, and spread joy!
Best Selling Buddies
Buddies for Every Adventure!
The Portland Aquarium
The Portland Aquarium
The world’s first cartoon aquarium celebrating the marine life of the sea located in Downtown Portland
Wonderwood
A fantasy-themed all-day restaurant & cafe and family-friendly mini golf course located in Portland’s St. Johns neighborhood
Mini Golf
Voted Portland’s Best Golf Course
by Willamette Week Readers!
Restaurant & Cafe
An fantasy-themed gathering place serving food, coffee, and soft serve ice cream all day
More about Mike
A former preschool teacher turned accidental artist, Mike Bennett channeled his love of learning and creating into larger than life creatures and installations visible across his home city of Portland, Oregon.
Today, Mike’s in-person educational experiences and character creations spark the imagination and spread joy across the world.
It's an Axolotl Party!
The super cute salamander that never grows up is ready to swim into your arms. Discover a world of axolotls!
Yard Signs
The Portland Collection
Celebrate our home city, the City of Roses, with the Portland-themed Bennett Buddy collection!
Snow Day Village
November 21st, 2025 - January 3rd, 2026
Mark your calendars! Get ready for a family-friendly magical winter wonderland in Portland, OR, featuring larger-than-life characters, daily snow falls, fire pits, s’mores, and a holiday gift shop in Downtown Portland’s Directors Park.
Enamel Pins
The Portland Aquarium Compendium
Dive deep into a world of underwater aquatic creatures and learn fun and surprising animal facts!