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Butterfly Garden: Original Habitat and Live Cup of Caterpillars with STEM Butterfly Journal – Life Science & STEM Education – Butterfly Science Kit

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Size 12 inch
Brand Insect Lore
Theme Painted Lady Butterfly
Age Range (Description) Baby
Item Dimensions LxWxH 10 x 10 x 12 inches

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  • A cup of 5 baby caterpillars and with all the nutritious food they need to grow into Painted Lady Butterflies
  • Pop-up, reusable 12-inch tall mesh habitat; collapses flat for easy storage
  • Chrysalis Holding Log for when your caterpillars develop into chrysalids
  • Flower-shaped Butterfly Feeder with two sugar packets and feeding dropper
  • STEM Butterfly Journal with science and learning activities such as writing prompts, word search, sequencing practice, life cycle learning, and coloring activities
  • Important NOTE! Please postpone your live order if daytime temperatures in your area are below 55 degrees or above 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Your caterpillars may not survive their journey to you in extreme heat or cold. We cannot ship live insects to Hawaii, Mexico, Canada, or Puerto Rico
  • More than a science toy, this butterfly kit offers a view of nature's most spectacular transformations up close

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The Butterfly Garden is a great experience for the whole family to share and the included STEM Journal is filled with science, math, and writing activities. Recipient of Newsweek's prestigious "Best in STEM 2021" Award. This kit arrives with 5 baby caterpillars and everything you need to get them growing! The Butterfly Garden is an immersive 3-week project. Watch the transformation from caterpillars to chrysalides, to beautiful Painted Lady butterflies - then let your butterflies go to help pollinate our world. Includes: • 5 baby caterpillars and nutritious caterpillar food • Pop-up, reusable 12-inch tall mesh habitat • Chrysalis Holding Log • Flower-shaped Butterfly Feeder • Sugar Packets • Feeding dropper • STEM Butterfly Journal with learning activities • Caterpillar Quick Guide • READ ME insert with helpful caterpillar-raising tips. Butterfly feeder color may vary. Please note: Be aware of the temperatures in your area as the colder months approach. Temperatures must be between 50 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit to allow for the safe delivery of your caterpillars, and the safe release of your butterflies. We cannot ship live insects to Mexico, Canada, Hawaii, or Puerto Rico.

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Butterfly Garden with one Cup of Caterpillars.

Insect Lore Butterfly Garden

Children and adults alike will enjoy this engaging, hands-on science 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. More than a science toy, this butterfly kit offers a view of nature's most spectacular transformations up close.

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
  • Pop-up, reusable 12-inch-tall mesh habitat
  • Chrysalis Holding Log
  • Flower-shaped Butterfly Feeder
  • Sugar Packets to make butterfly nectar
  • Feeding Dropper
  • STEM Butterfly Journal with fun science, math and writing activities
  • The kit that brings science to life!

Cup of Caterpillars

Two children gazing at a Cup of Caterpillars.

Butterfly release.

Baby Caterpillars Grow Inside of the Cup

This 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 Eyes

When 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 Free

Enjoy 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.

Insect Lore: Making Nature Come Alive

Butterfly Garden with butterflies.

STEM.org Authenticated

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.

What's in the box

  • 5 baby caterpillars and nutritious food, Pop-up, reusable 12 inch tall mesh habitat, Deluxe Chrysalis Station Log, Flower-shaped Butterfly Feeder, Sugar Packets, Feeding dropper, Caterpillar Quick Guide, READ ME insert with helpful caterpillar-raising tips, STEM Butterfly Journal with learning activities
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    4.6 out of 5 stars
    4.6 out of 5
    22,854 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the appearance, instructions, and quality of the science fundamentals kit. They mention that the butterflies are beautiful and captivating. They appreciate the interactiveness, age, and educational experience. That said, some disagree on damage and value.

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    928 customers mention713 positive215 negative

    Customers like the quality of the science fundamentals kit. They mention it's an amazing kit, with super impressive and memorable educational value. The habitat is well-made and light weight, and the instructions are easy to follow. Overall, customers have a great success rate and thoroughly enjoy the kit.

    "...Great kit, great project, and wonderful experience." Read more

    "...It is a wonderful kit though and it will be fun to watch the transformation." Read more

    "...So, I chose Insect Lore again. I like that the caterpillars were included!..." Read more

    "...However, one of the two larvae containers had only two caterpillars in it and both died within a day. The other container has 5 and are all alive...." Read more

    713 customers mention713 positive0 negative

    Customers find the interactiveness of the science fundamentals kit to be a lot of fun. They mention that the caterpillars are entertaining from the first day, and the process was easy and fun for the whole family. The butterfly garden was a great way for the children to see up close the different stages of the butterflies. They say it was an awesome and memorable experience for them and their parents.

    "...Great kit, great project, and wonderful experience." Read more

    "...It is a wonderful kit though and it will be fun to watch the transformation." Read more

    "...All 10 butterflies hatched and were successfully released! Super fun! A great learning experience!" Read more

    "This is a wonderful, educational product. I do highly recommend it...." Read more

    505 customers mention479 positive26 negative

    Customers find the instructions for the science fundamentals kit to be easy to follow. They mention that the process was included and made life easy for mom. The activity book was the perfect guides for the kids to follow, with no complaints or complications. They say the kit is fascinating and wonderful to do from start to finish.

    "...I would recommend this kit to anyone--young or old. It's not a difficult project, but the process is fascinating and educational...." Read more

    "...You will not regret this buy! No complaints. No complications. No worries...." Read more

    "...SOME ADVICE: the manual is fine, but go to Insect Lore website to get all the info...." Read more

    "...Wanted to give him another opportunity! As a newbie, the directions were easy to follow and we loved checking in on them multiple times a day and..." Read more

    454 customers mention454 positive0 negative

    Customers find the educational experience of the kit to be wonderful and amazing. They say it is a great gift and science lesson, and it teaches children a little bit of science along the way. Some customers mention that the kit contains some very basic educational content, but it is better than nothing. Overall, customers find the kit entertaining and fascinating, and recommend it to others.

    "...It's not a difficult project, but the process is fascinating and educational...." Read more

    "...Super fun! A great learning experience!" Read more

    "This is a wonderful, educational product. I do highly recommend it...." Read more

    "...and books about butterflies and entomology, and you have a great well-rounded lesson...." Read more

    320 customers mention304 positive16 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the product. They mention that the butterflies are beautiful and very cool to see. They also appreciate the unique way of displaying the metamorphosis. The garden is wonderful and a great experience for their granddaughter, who is 8.

    "Honestly pretty cool!..." Read more

    "...first four, they hung out on my children’s hands, very friendly and beautiful!..." Read more

    "...She sounded both sad and happy. Glad I got it on film because it's so cute and emotional.Any way - Get one :) Get 10 :)" Read more

    "...They were so pretty! The colors on their wings were vibrant..all the butterfly's looked happy and healthy...." Read more

    238 customers mention222 positive16 negative

    Customers are positive about the age of the product. They say it's a great idea for kids and grown-ups, and is fun to do at home with their kids. They also appreciate the workbook and the project. Overall, customers are happy with the product and recommend it to others.

    "...The kids like the workbook. Of the 10 we’ve been sent, 5 have arrived dead, and two have died making their chrysalis...." Read more

    "...I am 25 so I would say this is great for any age. The included instructions make the process a lot easier if you are new to this...." Read more

    "This kit is perfect for kids (or even adults)! It had everything we needed to have a successful butterfly growth learning experience...." Read more

    "...Great experience for all ages." Read more

    884 customers mention275 positive609 negative

    Customers are mixed about the damage of the science fundamentals kit. Some mention that all 5 caterpillars were alive and well, while others say that only 5 of the 10 were actually alive. Some customers also say that some of the caterpillar did not survive into a butterfly and died not long after emerging.

    "...One caterpillar was behind the others and ulitmately did not survive into a butterfly...." Read more

    "...The caterpillars looked dead and I thought I really messed up...." Read more

    "I bought this for my daughter’s school & it was so fun! All of the caterpillars survived and the kids loved it. I highly recommend it." Read more

    "...of this was not good, as it appeared that all of the caterpillars were dead when the kit arrived...." Read more

    230 customers mention120 positive110 negative

    Customers are mixed about the value of the science fundamentals kit. Some mention it's worth the money, while others say it' s overpriced and a total waste of money.

    "...’ll see if they do and if they survive, but so far this has been worth every penny." Read more

    "...This butterfly kit is more expensive than some other kits so it was disappointing. It really deserves a 5 otherwise." Read more

    "...It's awesome. Very worth it!" Read more

    "...I would say the kit itself is very much over priced considering what you get: a really small net, a small flower shaped sponge feeder, two..." Read more

    Excellent Educational Experience!
    5 Stars
    Excellent Educational Experience!
    If you have children, of any age, then this is an excellent educational experience!We bought this as a homeschooling experience for my children aged 5 and 6, but upon release children in the neighborhood aged 14-17 came to watch. Everyone loved helping release them! We had eight of the original ten caterpillars live. Unfortunately two butterflies had complications exiting their chrysalides and ultimately passed. So is the circle of life.Pair this experience with documentaries and books about butterflies and entomology, and you have a great well-rounded lesson. The educational booklet that comes with this kit is also a major plus. Mainly geared for younger children, but the experience itself can be for absolutely anyone. I, myself, enjoyed watching the caterpillars transform into butterflies.An absolute must if you have children who are intrigued by bugs. You will not regret this buy! No complaints. No complications. No worries. Just an extraordinary experience my children still talk about months later. We may be buying the refill kit so we can experience this again one day!(Tip for teachers and homeschooling parents: If you have already did this experiment and you’re looking for your next adventure, go to a local pet store and pick up a cup hornworms. Have your child/class dye a small portion of the food with food coloring. The hornworms are so lightly colored, you can watch the food digest inside the hornworm! Then your child can watch the differences, firsthand, between butterflies and moths. They can then make a vin diagram, write an essay, or do a presentation on the differences between butterflies and moths! Tip given to me from a high school biology teacher.)
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