My kids are so engaged and interested in watching the catapillars. Can't wait to see them turn into butterflies!
I'm so glad I purchased this, the catapillars are huge already! I wasn't expecting thus but such a fun learning activity
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Insect Lore Mini Butterfly Garden Gift Set
Witness butterfly metamorphosis at home or in the classroom with the Insect Lore Butterfly Garden Gift Set. Children and adults alike will enjoy this engaging, hands-on educational activity, which lets you care for live insects as they undergo metamorphosis over the course of approximately 3 weeks. This set also includes a variety of 3D butterfly stickers and a butterfly wind-up toy, making it an excellent gift for any inquisitive young learner.
Before You Grow
Check the temperature! It’s best to do this project when the weather in your area is between 55-85 degrees Fahrenheit.
We cannot ship live insects to Mexico, Canada, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, APO, FPO or DPO addresses.
At a Glance:
- Cup comes with 5 baby caterpillars and all the food they need to grow
- Deluxe chrysalis station log and butterfly habitat let you view the transformation process clearly
- Cozy, smaller-sized Butterfly Garden measuring 13.5 inches tall and 8 inches wide
- Feeding Dropper
- Flower-shaped Butterfly Feeder
- Sugar Packets to make butterfly nectar
- 3D butterfly stickers and butterfly wind-up toy
- Best Birthday Gift for Boys & Girls
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Baby Caterpillars Grow Inside of the CupThis set comes with a cup including five live baby caterpillars. The inside of the cup includes all the nutritious food that caterpillars need, so they can eat and grow until it is time to create their chrysalides (commonly referred to as cocoons). Place the cup in a safe place away from direct sunlight. The caterpillars will remain in the cup and will eat, spin silk, and grow to ten times their original size! After seven to ten days they will hang upside down and harden into chrysalides. |
Watch them Transform in Front of Your EyesWhen the caterpillars have reached the chrysalis stage, you can place the lid from the cup in the deluxe chrysalis station and place it inside of the specially designed mesh garden. It will take about seven to ten more days for them to complete the transformation to adult butterflies. Once the butterflies emerge, you can feed them with the included feeding dropper, flower-shaped butterfly feeder, and butterfly nectar recipe. |
Set Your Butterflies FreeEnjoy your butterflies for a few days, let them go, and watch in excitement as they continue their amazing life cycle. Release your butterflies within a week of their emergence from the chrysalides when daytime temperatures are above 55 degrees. Simply take the butterfly habitat out to your yard, unzip the cover, and let your butterflies go. Butterflies will often land on little hands and faces before flying away. Keep an eye out for your butterfly friends, as they may decide to remain in your garden for a few days. |
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An Enlightening Activity for the Whole FamilyWhether in the classroom or at home, Insect Lore activities give learners of all ages a glimpse into the fascinating world of insects and can ignite a love of exploration and discovery in children. These informative, immersive projects are perfect for family time, getting kids away from screens and encouraging them to get back into nature with the magic and wonder of insect metamorphosis. |
STEM.org Authenticated Educational Product*This Insect Lore set is a STEM.org authenticated educational product. STEM.org’s mission is to make quality STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education accessible to all. These products are designed to engage students from pre-K to middle school in a fun and exciting way that may start them on the road to pursuing a career in a STEM-related field. *STEM ID #12520700. February 8th, 2019. |
Over 50 Years of Educational FunSince 1969, Insect Lore has specialized in a variety of innovative, educational products for young learners. Starting with the signature Live Butterfly Garden and expanding to other insects, Insect Lore’s unique educational products have brought science to life in countless classrooms and homes around the world, offering children and adults a friendly, hands-on introduction to insect metamorphosis, entomology, and life-cycle learning. |
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Learning in a Fun way!!
The net was the perfect size for small homeschool/playroom space and to have the opportunity to watch from a caterpillar to a butterfly is pure amazement in a 6 year old eyes!! Great quality, didn't have to have anything extra everything was neatly packed and ready to go! A little on the higher end for price, but my little one loved so worth it! We will buy caterpillars again next year!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2023
Style: Mini Garden Gift Set with TWO CupsVerified Purchase
Two things to reiterate from others up front:
1. The expected arrival date is likely not accurate. Ours also showed up about a week early, while we were out of town.
2. They are likely not dead. When you first see them, they're very tiny and likely won't move at all - maybe even for days. Don't worry - just continue to let it sit like the instructions say and everything will be just fine. About 2 days in, I was still certain they were toast.
On to the actual review. Bought these for my 7 yo, and she absolutely loved them. Frankly, the whole family did. We'd each stop by a few times a day to check in on them. We also kept them at the dinner table so we watched them while we ate.
I will say - don't expect these to ever be lively / energetic. Its not like a pet hamster or a bird that you'll sit and watch them play around. We very rarely saw any actual movement. But they did absolutely move around as they ate through the stuff in the bottom, spun webs, and grew at an amazing rate. The provided instructions were absolutely 100% dead on for every single stage.
We just released them tonight. All 10 completed the transformation and were fluttering (clumsily) around the habitat, eager to go explore. The most amazing thing is that while 9 of them immediately took off in all directions, the 10th one stayed in the habitat. My daughter reached in with her hand to let it crawl onto her (which it immediately did), and she pulled it out. It crawled around on her hands for probably 3 or 4 minutes before it finally tool flight. My daughter was absolutely thrilled by the experience.
I would 100% reccomend this to anyone interested.
1. The expected arrival date is likely not accurate. Ours also showed up about a week early, while we were out of town.
2. They are likely not dead. When you first see them, they're very tiny and likely won't move at all - maybe even for days. Don't worry - just continue to let it sit like the instructions say and everything will be just fine. About 2 days in, I was still certain they were toast.
On to the actual review. Bought these for my 7 yo, and she absolutely loved them. Frankly, the whole family did. We'd each stop by a few times a day to check in on them. We also kept them at the dinner table so we watched them while we ate.
I will say - don't expect these to ever be lively / energetic. Its not like a pet hamster or a bird that you'll sit and watch them play around. We very rarely saw any actual movement. But they did absolutely move around as they ate through the stuff in the bottom, spun webs, and grew at an amazing rate. The provided instructions were absolutely 100% dead on for every single stage.
We just released them tonight. All 10 completed the transformation and were fluttering (clumsily) around the habitat, eager to go explore. The most amazing thing is that while 9 of them immediately took off in all directions, the 10th one stayed in the habitat. My daughter reached in with her hand to let it crawl onto her (which it immediately did), and she pulled it out. It crawled around on her hands for probably 3 or 4 minutes before it finally tool flight. My daughter was absolutely thrilled by the experience.
I would 100% reccomend this to anyone interested.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2024
9/10 turned into butterflies. Great for 4-6 year old girls.
Style: Mini Garden Gift Set with TWO CupsVerified Purchase
Don't order in advance - ready to go on delivery
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2024
The live caterpillars are growing right away, so do not order early.Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2024
9/10 turned into butterflies. Great for 4-6 year old girls.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2018
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2024
Style: Mini Garden Gift SetVerified Purchase
The net was the perfect size for small homeschool/playroom space and to have the opportunity to watch from a caterpillar to a butterfly is pure amazement in a 6 year old eyes!! Great quality, didn't have to have anything extra everything was neatly packed and ready to go! A little on the higher end for price, but my little one loved so worth it! We will buy caterpillars again next year!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2024
Style: Mini Garden Gift SetVerified Purchase
My daycare kidos love them but I was missing some of my catipillar.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2023
Style: Mini Garden Gift SetVerified Purchase
As a parent, I'm always on the lookout for fun and educational gifts that will engage and inspire my children. The Butterfly Mini Garden Gift Set is one of the best gifts I've found for my 8 year old daughter. She was absolutely fascinated by the live cup of caterpillars and loved watching them transform into beautiful butterflies right before their eyes. It was a hands-on experience that taught her about the natural world and the importance of caring for living things.
The mini garden included in the set was also a big hit with my daughter. She loved learning about the different plants and watching them grow. The set was a great way to encourage STEM learning and life science education in a fun and engaging way.
Overall, I highly recommend the Butterfly Mini Garden Gift Set as a birthday gift for boys and girls who love nature and science. It's a gift that will spark their curiosity and inspire a lifelong love of learning.
The mini garden included in the set was also a big hit with my daughter. She loved learning about the different plants and watching them grow. The set was a great way to encourage STEM learning and life science education in a fun and engaging way.
Overall, I highly recommend the Butterfly Mini Garden Gift Set as a birthday gift for boys and girls who love nature and science. It's a gift that will spark their curiosity and inspire a lifelong love of learning.
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Vinai
Magical lockdown experience for my children
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 5, 2020Woodsies
Lovely kit and kids loved the experience!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 9, 2020
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 9, 2020
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Tara Gammon
Really fascinating to watch
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 8, 2020Amazon Customer
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 17, 2022