Insect Lore Raise and Release Butterfly Garden Kit – Caterpillar Habitat with redeemable Voucher – STEM-accredited Butterfly Growing Kit for Kids, Classrooms, and Homeschool Learning
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Description
• The Butterfly Garden: Includes everything you need to raise 5 baby caterpillars into adult butterflies. A 12” tall habitat, voucher for 5 caterpillars, reusable butterfly feeder, pipette, STEM Journal, and step-by step instructions • Please Note: This kit does not include live insects. Redeem your voucher when you're ready to start the project and Insect Lore will ship your Cup of Caterpillars and Chrys-A-Lid holding log right to your door! (S&H Fees apply.) • We Grow What We Sell: The originators of caterpillar to butterfly kits, and we raise our caterpillars ourselves in our own facility in sunny California. • An Experience to Remember: This immersive 3-week project teaches children all about butterfly metamorphosis and more! Watch as your caterpillars grow 10x their original size, form chrysalides, and emerge as adult butterflies • Watch Them Morph: The included STEM Journal allows children to document their daily observations and complete butterfly themed activities, while the observance of the metamorphosis process fosters patience, curiosity, and personal growth.
Details
Product Information
- Brand Name
- Insect Lore
- Age Range Description
- 4+
- Educational Objective
- STEM
- Language
- English, English
- Set Name
- Butterfly Garden Kit
- Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS)
- 180.0
- Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS)
- 48.0
- Model Number
- 1010
- Manufacturer Part Number
- 1010
- Manufacturer
- Insect Lore
- Item Type Name
- Habitat Kit
- Unit Count
- 1.0 Count
- Manufacturer Warranty Description
- No Warranty
- Included Components
- Mesh habitat, voucher for caterpillars, pipette, Caterpillars to Butterflies Instruction Guide
Measurements
- Size
- 11.5 inch
- Item Dimensions
- 10 x 10 x 12 inches
- Item Weight
- 0.06 Pounds
Additional Details
- Theme
- STEM
- Is Assembly Required
- No
- Material Type
- Nylon
Frequently asked questions
- What is included in the Butterfly Garden Kit?
- The kit includes a 12” tall habitat, a voucher for 5 caterpillars, a reusable butterfly feeder, a pipette, a STEM Journal, and step-by-step instructions.
- What age range is this kit suitable for?
- The age range is 4+, with a manufacturer minimum age of 48 months and maximum age of 180 months.
- Does the kit come with live caterpillars?
- No, the kit does not include live insects. You redeem the voucher when ready, and Insect Lore ships the caterpillars to you (shipping and handling fees apply).
Customer reviews
Hands- On Educational Experience, and Kid's Love It!
The Live Butterfly Garden by Insect Lore is a fun, hands- on educational experience that is certain to appeal to even the most stubborn, disinterested child. With the Live Butterfly Garden, children get to observe the process of metamorphosis, right before their eyes. Starting with caterpillars, children watch the little critters eat food, create a cocoon, and then transform into fully grown adult butterflies. The butterflies can then be observed in their habitat for a while before setting free. This butterfly garden is great for dozens of reasons, the most obvious of which is the educational value. Reading about insects and metamorphosis is one thing, but seeing the process live is another thing entirely. Kids get to learn how caterpillars/butterflies live, eat, and thrive; how to care for them; etc. They get to observe the caterpillars and butterflies at play and watch the butterflies eat their food, which is provided in the package. The caterpillars that come with the Live Butterfly Garden are painted ladies, which are not very common and will not be recognized by most children. However, most kids won't care- the fun of watching these small caterpillars transform into butterflies will have many kids gazing in awe, and prompt them to ask many questions. This educational toy is a huge hit and my kids loved it, but there were a few small issues. One was waiting for the caterpillars to arrive in the mail. To get the caterpillars, you have to mail in an included certificate, along with a check, and then wait. It seems like an eternity, especially from the perspective of young children, and it took longer than expected. Anther problem was parting with the butterflies. Once you have the caterpillars and they have transformed into adult butterflies, the next problem will be setting them free. Kids will grow attached to their small, winged friends and will not want to let them go. Another minor issue is with the transferring of the caterpillars from their small container- the one you receive in the mail- into the actual habitat. The container that the caterpillars arrive in has a paper area at the top, where the caterpillars will hang as they spin their cocoons. This paper section is fairly easy to remove, but the problem is that the cocoons are very delicately attached, and that means that some will fall off when the transfer is made. You will need to pin this piece of paper to the inside of the butterfly garden, but the kit doesn't include any pins. Safety pins or straight pins work, and it would have been nice if these were included in the kit. Still, when all factors are considered, the Live Butterfly Garden is worth the purchase and young children will enjoy the educational experience. Sure, it could be improved a little bit by making a few minor changes, but this is still a very good toy and considering my kid's fascination with the process, along with the educational value, it earns an easy recommendation.
The Live Butterfly Garden by Insect Lore is a fun, hands- on educational experience that is certain to appeal to even the most stubborn, disinterested child. With the Live Butterfly Garden, children get to observe the process of metamorphosis, right before their eyes. Starting with caterpillars, children watch the little critters eat food, create a cocoon, and then transform into fully grown adult butterflies. The butterflies can then be observed in their habitat for a while before setting free. This butterfly garden is great for dozens of reasons, the most obvious of which is the educational value. Reading about insects and metamorphosis is one thing, but seeing the process live is another thing entirely. Kids get to learn how caterpillars/butterflies live, eat, and thrive; how to care for them; etc. They get to observe the caterpillars and butterflies at play and watch the butterflies eat their food, which is provided in the package. The caterpillars that come with the Live Butterfly Garden are painted ladies, which are not very common and will not be recognized by most children. However, most kids won't care- the fun of watching these small caterpillars transform into butterflies will have many kids gazing in awe, and prompt them to ask many questions. This educational toy is a huge hit and my kids loved it, but there were a few small issues. One was waiting for the caterpillars to arrive in the mail. To get the caterpillars, you have to mail in an included certificate, along with a check, and then wait. It seems like an eternity, especially from the perspective of young children, and it took longer than expected. Anther problem was parting with the butterflies. Once you have the caterpillars and they have transformed into adult butterflies, the next problem will be setting them free. Kids will grow attached to their small, winged friends and will not want to let them go. Another minor issue is with the transferring of the caterpillars from their small container- the one you receive in the mail- into the actual habitat. The container that the caterpillars arrive in has a paper area at the top, where the caterpillars will hang as they spin their cocoons. This paper section is fairly easy to remove, but the problem is that the cocoons are very delicately attached, and that means that some will fall off when the transfer is made. You will need to pin this piece of paper to the inside of the butterfly garden, but the kit doesn't include any pins. Safety pins or straight pins work, and it would have been nice if these were included in the kit. Still, when all factors are considered, the Live Butterfly Garden is worth the purchase and young children will enjoy the educational experience. Sure, it could be improved a little bit by making a few minor changes, but this is still a very good toy and considering my kid's fascination with the process, along with the educational value, it earns an easy recommendation.
Super Easy and Fun - Great experience for all ages!
I went back and forth on whether to give this 5 stars or not. I have used an Insect Lore Butterly pavilion for over 20 years and needed another to share with students in a classroom. I purchased this item here on Amazon on 12/10/2004. I used the listing from my order history to order a new one. However, I didn't carefully read the current listing. The original is 2' tall by 14" wide. This one is 12" tall by 10" wide. Very big difference!! You can go to Insect Lore and purchase the same one I have for $14.95 - with shipping and tax it comes to $28. (I know not everyone wants a large one, and taller means tippier if you have small children.) The habitat is an excellent design, sturdy, well made and just the right size to put on a counter or coffee table where everyone can watch them grow. The plastic feeder that comes with this kit is cute, but it's very tiny. The journal booklet is nice, but Insect Lore ought to make it available as a free download - or maybe for $1 - for those who want to print their own. They're charging $3.99 each on their site, supposedly marked down from $5. With all of that said, I've been growing butterflies with children for over 20 years. I've done this with my own children, at schools, home school co-ops, in our neighborhood and at church. (I can highly recommend Clearwater Butterfly for purchasing caterpillars.) I can't say enough about what a wonderful experience this is, and it's a lot easier than growing chicks - haha - take it from me! Praying mantises are also great and fascinating. Ants and ladybugs too - just do that in your garden/yard - not in the house! Try them all and teach your children and your friends' children to love insects and God's extraordinary creation. There is nothing like the touch of a butterfly on your hand and then watching it fly away, especially for a child. This is one of the best grandparent, aunt or uncle gifts - not to be left for the parents to-do list, though! Make it a special thing you do with them and make some memories.
I went back and forth on whether to give this 5 stars or not. I have used an Insect Lore Butterly pavilion for over 20 years and needed another to share with students in a classroom. I purchased this item here on Amazon on 12/10/2004. I used the listing from my order history to order a new one. However, I didn't carefully read the current listing. The original is 2' tall by 14" wide. This one is 12" tall by 10" wide. Very big difference!! You can go to Insect Lore and purchase the same one I have for $14.95 - with shipping and tax it comes to $28. (I know not everyone wants a large one, and taller means tippier if you have small children.) The habitat is an excellent design, sturdy, well made and just the right size to put on a counter or coffee table where everyone can watch them grow. The plastic feeder that comes with this kit is cute, but it's very tiny. The journal booklet is nice, but Insect Lore ought to make it available as a free download - or maybe for $1 - for those who want to print their own. They're charging $3.99 each on their site, supposedly marked down from $5. With all of that said, I've been growing butterflies with children for over 20 years. I've done this with my own children, at schools, home school co-ops, in our neighborhood and at church. (I can highly recommend Clearwater Butterfly for purchasing caterpillars.) I can't say enough about what a wonderful experience this is, and it's a lot easier than growing chicks - haha - take it from me! Praying mantises are also great and fascinating. Ants and ladybugs too - just do that in your garden/yard - not in the house! Try them all and teach your children and your friends' children to love insects and God's extraordinary creation. There is nothing like the touch of a butterfly on your hand and then watching it fly away, especially for a child. This is one of the best grandparent, aunt or uncle gifts - not to be left for the parents to-do list, though! Make it a special thing you do with them and make some memories.
This was a fun and educational gift!
I ordered this kit for my 14 year old daughter for Christmas. She waited patiently for warmer weather. We placed the order for our caterpillars an waited on delivery notification. On the day they arrived, they were in cute packaging. She was excited! The instructions were clear and easy. She has done every part without help. We've watched them form cocoons and hatch. We were missing 2 caterpillars upon arrival. I wrote to customer service and they quickly responded and placed replacement caterpillars in the mail. Each morning my children ran to see if they were out of their cocoons. After the waiting period, we took the butterflies to our park group for a butterfly release. This has been a fun learning experience for the entire family. The packaging was perfect. Shipping was reasonable. Our customer service experience was exceptional. The kit was ready to use, sturdy and came with everything needed except the nectar. I will probably purchase more of these kits for my grandchildren.
I ordered this kit for my 14 year old daughter for Christmas. She waited patiently for warmer weather. We placed the order for our caterpillars an waited on delivery notification. On the day they arrived, they were in cute packaging. She was excited! The instructions were clear and easy. She has done every part without help. We've watched them form cocoons and hatch. We were missing 2 caterpillars upon arrival. I wrote to customer service and they quickly responded and placed replacement caterpillars in the mail. Each morning my children ran to see if they were out of their cocoons. After the waiting period, we took the butterflies to our park group for a butterfly release. This has been a fun learning experience for the entire family. The packaging was perfect. Shipping was reasonable. Our customer service experience was exceptional. The kit was ready to use, sturdy and came with everything needed except the nectar. I will probably purchase more of these kits for my grandchildren.
Great product, nature is gross.
Here’s the thing: this is a quality product. Easy to get started, quality caterpillars. Very fun. But I do wish someone had warned me about how completely disgusting this entire process is. The gross caterpillars, gross caterpillar food. Don’t get me started on the chrysalis phase and blood red substance that drips from the butterflies themselves. I will order this again to further traumatize my parent friends. Just know you have been warned.
Here’s the thing: this is a quality product. Easy to get started, quality caterpillars. Very fun. But I do wish someone had warned me about how completely disgusting this entire process is. The gross caterpillars, gross caterpillar food. Don’t get me started on the chrysalis phase and blood red substance that drips from the butterflies themselves. I will order this again to further traumatize my parent friends. Just know you have been warned.
