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Insect Lore Butterfly Pavilion

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Brand Insect Lore
Theme Butterfly
Age Range (Description) Kid
Item Dimensions LxWxH 13.5 x 13.5 x 24 inches
Item Weight 0.75 Pounds

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  • 2-foot tall mesh, pop-up habitat perfect for butterfly viewing. Feeding Pipette
  • Complete Caterpillars to Butterflies Instruction Guide
  • Please note that an additional $9.95 fee is required when you redeem your voucher.
  • Shipping: Live caterpillars are shipped to destinations within the Continental USA and Alaska. We cannot ship live caterpillars to Hawaii.

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The Live Butterfly Pavilion gives children, students and families an unforgettable opportunity to watch caterpillars change into chrysalides and then emerge as beautiful Painted Lady Butterflies. Raise and feed your very own butterflies and then release them into the wild! The entire transformation from caterpillar to adult butterfly takes about three weeks, depending on the temperature and humidity in your area. The Butterfly Pavilion Habitat is a reusable, 2-foot tall cylindrical mesh container perfect for up close butterfly viewing! It conveniently hangs from the Velcro strap or can be placed on a table or desktop. When not in use, it folds flat for easy storage. Once the chrysalides have hardened, gently move them to the pop-up butterfly habitat. It will take about seven to ten more days for them to complete the transformation to adult butterflies. Everyone will want to keep a close eye on the habitat so they can witness the fascinating birth of their Painted Lady Butterflies.

From the Manufacturer

Witness the wonder of the butterfly life cycle with this amazing educational experience. The 2-foot tall Butterfly Pavilion and#34;pops-upand#34; easily. Hang it from a string or set it on a table-top. The see-through mesh and zippered entry allow easy access for care and feeding.

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CHOKING HAZARD -- Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.


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Butterfly Pavilion with voucher

Insect Lore Butterfly Pavilion with Voucher

Witness butterfly metamorphosis at home or in the classroom with the Insect Lore Butterfly Pavilion. 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, you can look on as they transform from caterpillars to chrysalides to beautiful Painted Lady butterflies. When you’re ready to start, simply claim your live caterpillars online.

At a Glance:

  • 2-foot tall mesh, pop-up habitat
  • Voucher to redeem two cups of 10 live caterpillars (5 caterpillars in each cup)
  • STEM Butterfly Journal with lots of fun learning activities!
  • Parent and teacher-friendly instructions
  • Feeding dropper
  • Flower-shaped Butterfly Feeder
  • A shipping fee is required when you redeem your voucher

Cup of Caterpillars

Cup of Caterpillars

Two children gazing at a Cup of Caterpillars.

Claim Your Live Caterpillars Online

Many Insect Lore Butterfly kits include live caterpillars that ship as soon as the order is placed. This Butterfly Pavilion does not come with live caterpillars, but instead allows you to claim them online, giving you the flexibility to start raising your butterflies when you are ready. This makes the kit a perfect choice to give as a gift, and also gives owners the option to wait for the right season or temperature to raise butterflies. As soon as you are ready for your caterpillars, simply go online and claim your baby caterpillars to have them shipped live to your door.

Baby Caterpillars Grow Inside of the Cup

Once you have received your cups of baby caterpillars, they will eat and grow inside it until it is time for them to create their chrysalides (commonly referred to as cocoons). The inside of the cups includes all the nutritious food that caterpillars need. Place the cups in a safe place away from direct sunlight. The caterpillars will remain in the cups and 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 Eyes

When the caterpillars have reached the chrysalis stage, you can place the lids from the cups in the deluxe chrysalis stations and place it inside of the specially designed mesh pavilion. It will take about seven to ten more days for them to complete the transformation to adult butterflies. Once your butterflies have emerged from the chrysalides, place fresh flowers in the habitat for your butterflies to rest on. Use the feeding dropper included to drip sugar water, or nectar, on the flowers. Enjoy your butterflies for a few days, let them go, and watch in excitement as they continue their amazing life cycle.

Insect Lore: Making Nature Come Alive

Butterfly Pavilion.

STEM.org Authenticated Educational Product Stamp

Genuine Insect Lore Quality Butterflies

An Enlightening Activity for the Whole Family

Whether 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 Fun

Since 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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    Customers say

    Customers like the educational value, quality and size of the science fundamentals kit. For example, they mention it's exciting, fun and engaging for children, and that it teaches science and nature. They appreciate the butterflies' ability to fly around in the cage and that the release is the most fun. Customers also like the size, saying it'll allow more to fit in there. Overall, customers are happy with the product and recommend it as a great gift.

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    28 customers mention22 positive6 negative

    Customers like the quality of the science fundamentals kit. They say it's a great product, well constructed, and beautiful to watch.

    "...All butterflies have emerged! They’re very lively and beautiful! I have purchased another for my little’s pre-k class!" Read more

    "...It was a great experience for our daughter and well constructed pavilion...." Read more

    "...It is too bad, because the item itself is adorable." Read more

    "...They are so much fun for them. Wish they were larger. They are made well but way too small for bigger kids." Read more

    27 customers mention27 positive0 negative

    Customers find the science fundamentals kit exciting, engaging, and fun for children. They also say it's a great learning experience for anyone who loves butterflies.

    "...All butterflies have emerged! They’re very lively and beautiful! I have purchased another for my little’s pre-k class!" Read more

    "Such a fun activity for kiddos!!! We ended up with 8 butterflies!!!..." Read more

    "...This is so much fun to watch the butterfly process yourself or purchase this as a birthday gift!" Read more

    "...and would definitely buy it again very educational and exciting for children. Caterpillars are ordered once shipment comes with gift certificate." Read more

    9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

    Customers find the science fundamentals kit educational, awesome, and a great learning experience for children. They say it teaches science, nature, and the life cycle of butterflies and moths.

    "...more caterpillars to do again because this has been a great learning experience for my little (and me!) never too old to enjoy!**..." Read more

    "Great price for the amount and fast shipping to my house. Great for teaching and would definitely buy it again very educational and exciting for..." Read more

    "...It's a fantastic tool to teach about the life cycle of Butterflies and Moths. He's already applying his new gained knowledge in school. Amazing" Read more

    "My 2 & 4 yo have loved it. It teaches science, patience and life, for both kids and adults...." Read more

    8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

    Customers are happy that the butterflies can fly around in the cage. They are excited to observe the transformation of the butterflies. They also say the kit is wonderful for watching several butterflies at one time. Customers also mention that the critters pupate and become butterflies.

    "...All butterflies have emerged! They’re very lively and beautiful! I have purchased another for my little’s pre-k class!" Read more

    "...cocoons within a couple of days and a week later, both hatched into beautiful butterflies...." Read more

    "Nice large butterfly house. It wonderful for watching several butterflies at one time. This is the second one we have owed...." Read more

    "Got this for my wife/grandkids. Very clever, collapsible butterfly capture and living space...." Read more

    7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the size of the science fundamentals kit. They mention that it is big, allows more to fit in there, and has a spacious volume that gives room for critters to roam about.

    "Nice large butterfly house. It wonderful for watching several butterflies at one time. This is the second one we have owed...." Read more

    "Check the sizes on other butterfly habitats, etc. This one is bigger/taller and comes with a certificate for larva...." Read more

    "...Very clever, collapsible butterfly capture and living space. Nice spacious volume gives room for critters to roam about...." Read more

    "...The pavilion size is great as it really allows more to fit in there and seems like you aren't keeping them from moving." Read more

    6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

    Customers find the science fundamentals kit to be a great gift for kids. They also say it's an interesting and green gift for curious children.

    "...Great gift." Read more

    "This has been a great gift for grandkids!" Read more

    "A most interesting and green gift for curious children" Read more

    "great gift...." Read more

    8 customers mention5 positive3 negative

    Customers are mixed about the value of the science fundamentals kit. Some mention it's worth every penny every year, while others say it'll cost more to buy the whole kit. The first set is free, but after that, it'd be cheaper to order the whole set. That said, some say the product is nice, while other say it lacks a voucher for 2 free cups of caterpillars.

    "Great price for the amount and fast shipping to my house...." Read more

    "My students loved seeing the butterflies! This is worth every penny every year!..." Read more

    "Trying to redeem the voucher is impossible. Still waiting for an email for help. 3 days and still waiting...." Read more

    "...I thought this would be nice to expand on it. The first set is free, but after that, it's cheaper to order the whole kit again." Read more

    5 customers mention0 positive5 negative

    Customers are disappointed that the science fundamentals kit does not include caterpillars. They also mention that dead caterpillar do not become butterflies.

    "...#2 downfall is that it doesn't come with the butterfly net which I thought was included...." Read more

    "...Not only does this not come with the caterpillars, you have to pay $5 more to get them shipped to you! READ THE FINE PRINT!..." Read more

    "...time of purchase $5 shipping for the butterflies, they were not included in the order. You have to order separateLater." Read more

    "This does not include the actual caterpillars for the kit, there is an additional charge per kit to get these...." Read more

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    This is by far the best purchase I’ve ever made on Amazon. Bought this for our 4 yr old for Xmas. This whole life cycle process has been absolutely amazing. We watched the caterpillars quickly increase in size and build/enclose themselves in their cocoons. Day 2 the caterpillars doubled in size! Every day we noticed changes. The steps/booklet that came with this is pretty accurate on timing.. it says after 7-10 days the caterpillars will climb to the top of the cup and attach themselves to the underside of the lid. And they did around day 8. We only lost one caterpillar out of 10… it grew but never climbed to the top and died. After each caterpillar attached to the lid, we waited 3 days before taking the lid off and placing them on the holding log. It says butterflies will emerge in 7-10 days… our first 2 emerged one day early! Today is day 7 and we have 5 butterflies! I would suggest if you have cats to find a safe place that the enclosure cannot be disturbed. My cat knocked it off the table and this caused 2 cocoons to detach from the lid, but no worries because the booklet tells you if they fall off to gently scoop it up with a spoon and place on a piece of paper towel. I’ll try to update once all have emerged!No doubts, just buy this! Come spring I will be ordering more caterpillars to do again because this has been a great learning experience for my little (and me!) never too old to enjoy!**update 01/19/23All butterflies have emerged! They’re very lively and beautiful! I have purchased another for my little’s pre-k class!
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    This is by far the best purchase I’ve ever made on Amazon. Bought this for our 4 yr old for Xmas. This whole life cycle process has been absolutely amazing. We watched the caterpillars quickly increase in size and build/enclose themselves in their cocoons. Day 2 the caterpillars doubled in size! Every day we noticed changes. The steps/booklet that came with this is pretty accurate on timing.. it says after 7-10 days the caterpillars will climb to the top of the cup and attach themselves to the underside of the lid. And they did around day 8. We only lost one caterpillar out of 10… it grew but never climbed to the top and died. After each caterpillar attached to the lid, we waited 3 days before taking the lid off and placing them on the holding log. It says butterflies will emerge in 7-10 days… our first 2 emerged one day early! Today is day 7 and we have 5 butterflies! I would suggest if you have cats to find a safe place that the enclosure cannot be disturbed. My cat knocked it off the table and this caused 2 cocoons to detach from the lid, but no worries because the booklet tells you if they fall off to gently scoop it up with a spoon and place on a piece of paper towel. I’ll try to update once all have emerged!
    No doubts, just buy this! Come spring I will be ordering more caterpillars to do again because this has been a great learning experience for my little (and me!) never too old to enjoy!

    **update 01/19/23
    All butterflies have emerged! They’re very lively and beautiful! I have purchased another for my little’s pre-k class!
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