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Painted Lady Butterfly Kit - Habitat, STEM Journal, & Voucher for Chrysalis Log & Caterpillars - Grow Your Own Butterfly Kit

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Size 11.5 inch
Brand Insect Lore
Theme STEM
Age Range (Description) Kid
Item Dimensions LxWxH 10 x 10 x 12 inches

About this item

  • Bring the Outdoors In – Help kids foster a love for the world thanks to your real caterpillars to butterflies kit with a mesh habitat, food, a care guide, a STEM journal, and a voucher for caterpillars.
  • Inspire Future Explorers – Ignite a passion for science with your comprehensive STEM activity journal, packed with problem-solving games that encourage exploring your caterpillar to butterfly kit.
  • Raise Butterflies with Ease – Eliminate guesswork with your easy-to-read care guide. Plan to raise any future Insect Lore-brand caterpillars for butterflies kit refills in 50-85°F weather for 3 weeks.
  • Feed Curiosity – When you see chrysalides in your live butterfly kit with caterpillars, set your cup lid on your log and in your 12-in. enclosure. We’ll send your log holder with your caterpillars.
  • Educator-Approved Excellence – Join the thousands of teachers, parents, enthusiasts, and kids who have learned and played with Insect Lore butterfly garden kits with caterpillars for over 50 years.
  • Please note: Insect Lore is not responsible for lost or missing vouchers.

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The Butterfly Garden provides kids with limitless learning opportunities, special family time - and FUN! Recipient of Newsweek's prestigious "Best in STEM 2021" Award. Learn about butterfly metamorphosis with Insect Lore's Butterfly Garden with Voucher. The Butterfly Garden is STEM Authenticated and provides children with a hands-on opportunity to explore, grow, and learn about the natural world. It's a great educational project for families to share. Please note: this kit does not contain live insects. An $8.95 fee is required at time of redemption for shipping and handling of your baby caterpillars. Butterfly Garden with Voucher Includes: A voucher to redeem at your convenience for 5 baby caterpillars and all the food they need. Pop-up, reusable, 12 inch, super-see-thru mesh habitat Chrysalis Holding Log (This item comes with your Cup of Caterpillars when your voucher is redeemed) Feeding dropper Caterpillar Quick Guide (you can also download the instructions here) READ ME insert with helpful caterpillar-raising tips Insect Lore, the Original Butterflies-by-Mail Company. We cannot ship live insects to Mexico, Canada, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, APO, FPO, or DPO addresses. Proudly Grown in the USA. Ages 4+

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Insect Lore Butterfly Garden
How it works
Steps 3-5

kids watching live caterpillars for butterfly kit

stem journal from a live butterfly kit with caterpillars

family watches butterflies in a growing butterfly kit with caterpillars

Explore the Magic

Encourage curiosity in kids (and kids at heart) while they witness one of nature’s most captivating transformations in your own butterfly habitat.

Step Up Learning with STEM

Keep your kid curious and help encourage their analytical abilities with your 11-page STEM activity booklet.

More Than Cute Critters and Happy Humans

Inspire the next generation of nature nurterers, scientists, responsible hands, and curious minds with kits from Insect Lore, a brand dedicated to inspiring explorers for over 50 years.

Insect Lore Happy Growing

What's in the box

  • Mesh habitat, voucher, pipette, Caterpillars to Butterflies Instruction Guide
  • Product guides and documents

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    4.6 out of 5 stars
    4.6 out of 5
    21,942 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the educational value, fun, and completeness of the kit. They mention that it helps foster an appreciation for the magic of nature, and that it's a great activity to watch the process of how a butterfly is formed from start to finish. They also like the ease of use, gift, and appearance. However, some customers have mixed opinions on quality and value.

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    589 customers mention584 positive5 negative

    Customers find the educational value of the kit to be fun, great, and easy to read. They say it helps foster an appreciation for the magic of nature and is a hands-on experience that encourages kids to learn about nature and gardening. However, some customers mention that the project can be a bit messy.

    "...Encourages kids to learn about nature and gardeningCons:- Can be a bit messy- Caterpillars can be fragile-..." Read more

    "...There’s a fun activity booklet included which helps the kids track the progress of the caterpillars changing and has some other fun activities like..." Read more

    "...The caterpillars are super cute . Watching them cocoon is always so much fun. It’s fun to always compare them all by size and such ...." Read more

    "...This kit comes with clear instructions as well as supporting educational materials...." Read more

    395 customers mention395 positive0 negative

    Customers find the product fun and educational. They say it's fun to watch the process of how a butterfly is formed from start to finish. They also say it has other fun activities like addition. Customers also say the entire process is an amazing thing to witness for both kids and adults, and a great way to learn about nature.

    "...Pros:- Fun and educational- Easy to use- Comes with everything you need..." Read more

    "...track the progress of the caterpillars changing and has some other fun activities like addition...." Read more

    "The Live Butterfly Garden by Insect Lore is a fun, hands- on educational experience that is certain to appeal to even the most stubborn,..." Read more

    "...This was the most incredible experience for us to watch the entire life cycle from caterpillar to butterfly up close!..." Read more

    270 customers mention263 positive7 negative

    Customers find the kit complete with lots of information on the life cycle of the butterfly. They say it's a great set with a sturdy butterfly house. Customers also say it will not disappoint and is worth the purchase.

    "...The kit comes with everything you need, including a habitat, food, and caterpillars...." Read more

    "This kit is great for kids 3 and up. It includes everything they would need to watch caterpillars turn into butterflies...." Read more

    "...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..." Read more

    "...wish we had them for the full amount of time to observe more, they are truly a wonder, and beautiful!..." Read more

    214 customers mention184 positive30 negative

    Customers find the instructions for the toy easy to follow. They also say the kit comes with a small instruction manual with some facts. Customers also say it's fun and educational for the family. They say it’s easy to care for and a pretty amazing process.

    "...The instructions are clear and easy to follow, and kids will love watching the caterpillars grow and change into butterflies...." Read more

    "...This kit comes with clear instructions as well as supporting educational materials...." Read more

    "...The process is very simple and all the details are well explained...." Read more

    "...that you can get from Ikea and comes with the voucher, instructions with some facts, and a thin dropper for feeding...." Read more

    173 customers mention169 positive4 negative

    Customers find the gift to be a great and perfect gift for kids. They also say it's a cute gift.

    "...This kit is a great present for a budding and curious child." Read more

    "This is a great gift. We got one as a gift and had a great time with it, so I’ve bought a few as gifts for other kiddos...." Read more

    "Great gift for a 5 year old, got it for a Christmas present." Read more

    "...a tragic end to a caterpillar last spring, this was the perfect gift for my grandson...." Read more

    168 customers mention153 positive15 negative

    Customers find the appearance of the kit beautiful, cute, and unique. They say the look on the kids' faces was adorable, and the kit is cool. Customers also say the butterflies turn into beautiful butterflies, and that the release is beautiful to watch. They also get priceless photos of the butterfly release.

    "My kids love growing their own butterflies. The caterpillars are super cute . Watching them cocoon is always so much fun...." Read more

    "...full amount of time to observe more, they are truly a wonder, and beautiful!..." Read more

    "This was a lot of fun and the butterflies were beautiful...." Read more

    "...So beautiful and really great learning for the little ones (and us big ones too)...." Read more

    655 customers mention324 positive331 negative

    Customers are mixed about the quality of the product. Some mention they've been loving watching the caterpillars grow and waiting for them to emerge as butterflies. They say it's an amazing experience to grow a butterfly. However, others say that the lot doesn't come with caterpillar, they give you a coupon to order it, and the butterflies wanted to escape many times.

    "...Everything you need is included and it’s easy to order the caterpillars. 10/10 recommend!" Read more

    "...Though the lot doesn’t come with Caterpillars, they give you a coupon to order it...." Read more

    "...The kit came with everything needed plus a voucher to order your live caterpillars when you’re ready...." Read more

    "...The caterpillars are not included but a voucher for them is included, just the shipping fee would need to be paid...." Read more

    243 customers mention106 positive137 negative

    Customers are mixed about the value of the toy. Some mention it's well worth the money, while others say it'd be disappointing for $25. The habitat is reusable, but the larva gets expensive. The gift was expensive for no free voucher and you still have to pay to redeem the voucher.

    "...All in all, I think it was a cool experiment. Kind of expensive, so it was a special treat...." Read more

    "...The box states “FREE CATERPILLARS; SHIPPING FEE $8.95.” Very clever marketing, Insect Lore!" Read more

    "...I gave the kit 3 stars because it’s a lot of money for the habitat, but at least it’s reusable!" Read more

    "...It's well worth the price, and Amazon DOES have the best price around." Read more

    $8.95 Shipping Fee for Caterpillars
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    $8.95 Shipping Fee for Caterpillars
    I have shared this Painted Lady Butterfly experience with hundreds of kindergarten students over my 25-year teaching career, so it was a no-brainer that I would share it with my own grandchildren. Over the years I have ordered larvae from different suppliers, and have always had the best outcomes from Insect Lore. This kit comes with clear instructions as well as supporting educational materials. My only surprise when the kit arrived was the required $8.95 shipping fee for the caterpillars. It is stated on the front of the box, and shows in the Amazon pictures, but I guess I overlooked that detail. I thought the $24 price tag for 5 caterpillars was reasonable, but an additional $8.95 for the caterpillars is more than I probably would have paid had I known up front. The box states “FREE CATERPILLARS; SHIPPING FEE $8.95.” Very clever marketing, Insect Lore!
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    I have shared this Painted Lady Butterfly experience with hundreds of kindergarten students over my 25-year teaching career, so it was a no-brainer that I would share it with my own grandchildren. Over the years I have ordered larvae from different suppliers, and have always had the best outcomes from Insect Lore. This kit comes with clear instructions as well as supporting educational materials. My only surprise when the kit arrived was the required $8.95 shipping fee for the caterpillars. It is stated on the front of the box, and shows in the Amazon pictures, but I guess I overlooked that detail. I thought the $24 price tag for 5 caterpillars was reasonable, but an additional $8.95 for the caterpillars is more than I probably would have paid had I known up front. The box states “FREE CATERPILLARS; SHIPPING FEE $8.95.” Very clever marketing, Insect Lore!
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