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product_id: 201350428
title: "Butterfly Garden with 10 Live Baby Caterpillars - Habitat, Feeder, Chrys-A-Lid Holders, STEM Activity Journal - Raise and Release Painted Lady Butterflies"
brand: "insect lore"
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# 12-inch reusable mesh habitat STEM Activity Journal included 10 live baby caterpillars Butterfly Garden with 10 Live Baby Caterpillars - Habitat, Feeder, Chrys-A-Lid Holders, STEM Activity Journal - Raise and Release Painted Lady Butterflies

**Brand:** insect lore
**Price:** 151887CFA
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🦋 Transform curiosity into wonder with every flutter!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Butterfly Garden with 10 Live Baby Caterpillars - Habitat, Feeder, Chrys-A-Lid Holders, STEM Activity Journal - Raise and Release Painted Lady Butterflies by insect lore
- **How much does it cost?** 151887CFA with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/201350428-butterfly-garden-with-10-live-baby-caterpillars-habitat-feeder-chrys)

## Best For

- insect lore enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted insect lore brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Trusted Legacy:** From the inventors of Butterfly Kits with 50+ years of expertise and quality assurance.
- • **Complete STEM Learning Kit:** Engage with science, math, and writing activities designed for curious minds.
- • **Perfect for Family Bonding:** Create unforgettable memories while nurturing a love for nature and science.
- • **Witness Real Metamorphosis:** Track the magical 3-week transformation from caterpillar to butterfly.
- • **All-Inclusive Habitat Setup:** Includes mesh habitat, feeders, chrysalis holders, and nectar supplies for effortless care.

## Overview

Insect Lore's Butterfly Garden offers a hands-on, educational experience featuring 10 live Painted Lady caterpillars, a reusable mesh habitat, and a STEM activity journal. Designed for ages 4+, this all-in-one kit supports a 3-week metamorphosis project that combines science learning with family engagement, backed by over 50 years of trusted expertise.

## Description

Unlock wonder and curiosity with Insect Lore's Butterfly Garden! This unforgettable learning experience is sure to bring your family closer as you share the marvel of butterfly metamorphosis. Your live butterfly kit arrives with 10 baby caterpillars and everything you need to observe the fascinating Painted Lady Butterfly life cycle. Insect Lore invented Butterfly Kits over 50 years ago and continues to raise caterpillars on their California farm. Important: caterpillars are sensitive to outdoor temperatures and it’s best to receive your order when daytime temps are between 50-90 degrees F in your area. Live caterpillars ship to continential USA only.

Review: Perfect Butterfly Habitat for Kids. Easy Setup and a Real Learning Experience - We absolutely loved this butterfly habitat and amazing value for the money we paid. When we first got it, we were a little worried because it was winter and we honestly thought the eggs might be dead. To our surprise, they survived and thrived, which made the whole experience even more exciting. The habitat was incredibly easy to set up and care for, even with kids involved. Everything felt simple and manageable, and it quickly became part of our daily routine. The growth rate was only a few weeks and very manageable size to have set up in our house yet out of the way. Watching the caterpillars grow, form chrysalises, and eventually turn into butterflies was fascinating and truly magical. My kids were completely captivated. It sparked so many great conversations and questions, and it was such a fun, hands-on way for them to learn. Having this real-life experience in our home was far more impactful than any book or video. I highly recommend this to any family looking for something educational, not messy at all, engaging, and memorable.
Review: Enjoyable experience - The butterfly kit arrived with 5 caterpillars in a container with their food. One caterpillar was behind the others and ulitmately did not survive into a butterfly. The process was very simple since observation of the caterpillars in their container was all there was to do for about a week. Four of the caterpillars climbed to the bottom of the lid and made what I call a cocoon. Once again, all there was to do for 3 days was to observe the cocoons. They hardened during that time. Once the 3 days passed, I lifted the lid and placed slid it into the slot of the provided plastic piece and place them in the provided habitat.. Observation was all there was to do. Then, after about 5 to 7 days, there were butterflies. One packet of sugar came with the kit, but the instructions said to use two packets of sugar with 1/3 cup of water to make nectar for the butterflies. Once made, a pipette was provided with the kit to draw up the water and to drop the sugar water onto a tiny sponge placed in a colorful plastic "flower" that was with the kit. I made fresh sugar every day, but that's just me. In addition, I put a slice of orange and a slice of apple in the habitat. The butterflies may have smelled the fruit because they began fluttering around with excitement. My husband and I saw them "eating" the orange and apple, but they seemed to like the apple best. We saw two of the butterflies drinking the sugar water. We gave the butterflies an apple and an orange slice each day for three days. On the third day, after I was sure that they had a chance to eat, I took them outside to let them go. Two flew away within a minute or two. One sat on the plastic "flower" and drank and drank for several minutes. It flew away after five minutes or more. The fourth butterfly seems somewhat weak. It gets turned over easily and flaps around on its back. It didn't seem to want to leave. It sat on the plastic "flower" for a good while and drank, then sat on the bottom of the habitat. I waited and waited, but it didn't seem like it wanted to leave yet. I brought it back inside and will try again tomorrow. It's been an interesting experience. I bought one for my sister before I purchased mine. She thoroughly enjoyed the experience as well. All five of her butterflies lived. A friend of mine bought one for her granddaughter, which is where I found out that desertcart.com had the kits. Three of her butterflies lived. All of her family found it fascinating. I would recommend this kit to anyone--young or old. It's not a difficult project, but the process is fascinating and educational. The kit came from California, and the painted lady butterflies are supposed to be all over America. All the pieces, except maybe one packet of sugar, were in the kit with five live caterpillars. The caterpillars didn't move much the first day, and one seemed dead upon arrival; but all five ate and moved around within a day or so. Great kit, great project, and wonderful experience.

## Features

- Create unforgettable memories and embark on a captivating 3-week project with 10 baby caterpillars, where you'll witness the day-to-day metamorphosis of your very own Painted Lady butterflies!
- Included: 2 cups of caterpillars along with their food, a reusable 12-inch-tall mesh habitat, 2 Chrys-A-Lid holders, a Flower-shaped Feeder, sugar packets for nectar, STEM Activity Journal, Instruction Guide, and dropper.
- Dive into STEM learning with our engaging butterfly journal filled with exciting science, math, and writing activities. Perfect for your budding entomologist to explore the world of butterflies in an interactive way!
- Insect Lore has been trusted by families and educators for over 50 years. Caterpillars are raised on their California farm. Teach an appreciation for nature using live caterpillars from the inventors of the Butterfly Garden!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B087YXSQG5 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,118 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #8 in Educational Science Kits |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (17,401) |
| Item Weight | 15.1 ounces |
| Item model number | L1048 |
| Manufacturer | Insect Lore |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 4 years and up |
| Product Dimensions | 10 x 10 x 12 inches |
| Release date | May 1, 2020 |

## Images

![Butterfly Garden with 10 Live Baby Caterpillars - Habitat, Feeder, Chrys-A-Lid Holders, STEM Activity Journal - Raise and Release Painted Lady Butterflies - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/811mELBfPjL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this package come with everything including the mesh cage?**
A: My package came with everything pictured including the live caterpillars. Recieved March 2019

**Q: can this be stored for a week or two? how soon should i start using it?**
A: We received live caterpillars about 2 weeks ago.  You can probably store for as much as a day or two as everything they need is in the container, but I wouldn't wait much longer as things start happening quickly.

**Q: I'm in Vegas so in 3 weeks it'll be 50-55 at night ? So will they survive after I release them**
A: From the Insect Lore web site "Release your butterflies when daytime temperatures are at least 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Butterflies need this warmth to fly, feed, mate and pollinate."  ........  Also, "Adult butterflies typically live for 2 to 4 weeks during the warm parts of the year. During that time they will feed, mate, lay eggs, and begin the amazing butterfly life cycle, or metamorphosis, all over again!"  Hope that helps.

**Q: Can I play with my caterpillars?**
A: The instructions state not to play with the caterpillars. They are left in their containers until after they form into chrysalides.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect Butterfly Habitat for Kids. Easy Setup and a Real Learning Experience
*by L***A on January 1, 2026*

We absolutely loved this butterfly habitat and amazing value for the money we paid. When we first got it, we were a little worried because it was winter and we honestly thought the eggs might be dead. To our surprise, they survived and thrived, which made the whole experience even more exciting. The habitat was incredibly easy to set up and care for, even with kids involved. Everything felt simple and manageable, and it quickly became part of our daily routine. The growth rate was only a few weeks and very manageable size to have set up in our house yet out of the way. Watching the caterpillars grow, form chrysalises, and eventually turn into butterflies was fascinating and truly magical. My kids were completely captivated. It sparked so many great conversations and questions, and it was such a fun, hands-on way for them to learn. Having this real-life experience in our home was far more impactful than any book or video. I highly recommend this to any family looking for something educational, not messy at all, engaging, and memorable.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Enjoyable experience
*by T***E on June 8, 2020*

The butterfly kit arrived with 5 caterpillars in a container with their food. One caterpillar was behind the others and ulitmately did not survive into a butterfly. The process was very simple since observation of the caterpillars in their container was all there was to do for about a week. Four of the caterpillars climbed to the bottom of the lid and made what I call a cocoon. Once again, all there was to do for 3 days was to observe the cocoons. They hardened during that time. Once the 3 days passed, I lifted the lid and placed slid it into the slot of the provided plastic piece and place them in the provided habitat.. Observation was all there was to do. Then, after about 5 to 7 days, there were butterflies. One packet of sugar came with the kit, but the instructions said to use two packets of sugar with 1/3 cup of water to make nectar for the butterflies. Once made, a pipette was provided with the kit to draw up the water and to drop the sugar water onto a tiny sponge placed in a colorful plastic "flower" that was with the kit. I made fresh sugar every day, but that's just me. In addition, I put a slice of orange and a slice of apple in the habitat. The butterflies may have smelled the fruit because they began fluttering around with excitement. My husband and I saw them "eating" the orange and apple, but they seemed to like the apple best. We saw two of the butterflies drinking the sugar water. We gave the butterflies an apple and an orange slice each day for three days. On the third day, after I was sure that they had a chance to eat, I took them outside to let them go. Two flew away within a minute or two. One sat on the plastic "flower" and drank and drank for several minutes. It flew away after five minutes or more. The fourth butterfly seems somewhat weak. It gets turned over easily and flaps around on its back. It didn't seem to want to leave. It sat on the plastic "flower" for a good while and drank, then sat on the bottom of the habitat. I waited and waited, but it didn't seem like it wanted to leave yet. I brought it back inside and will try again tomorrow. It's been an interesting experience. I bought one for my sister before I purchased mine. She thoroughly enjoyed the experience as well. All five of her butterflies lived. A friend of mine bought one for her granddaughter, which is where I found out that amazon.com had the kits. Three of her butterflies lived. All of her family found it fascinating. I would recommend this kit to anyone--young or old. It's not a difficult project, but the process is fascinating and educational. The kit came from California, and the painted lady butterflies are supposed to be all over America. All the pieces, except maybe one packet of sugar, were in the kit with five live caterpillars. The caterpillars didn't move much the first day, and one seemed dead upon arrival; but all five ate and moved around within a day or so. Great kit, great project, and wonderful experience.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Successful caterpillars to butterflies in the classroom!
*by A***. on February 15, 2026*

This butterfly habitat was a huge hit in my kindergarten classroom! My students loved watching the caterpillars grow and transform into butterflies. Setup was easy, the directions were clear, and the included worksheets were great for reinforcing the life cycle. I also love that the supplies are reusable—I just need to repurchase caterpillars each year. Highly recommend for primary classrooms!

## Frequently Bought Together

- Insect Lore Butterfly Garden | 10 Live Baby Caterpillars | Habitat, Feeder, Chrys-A-Lid Logs, STEM Journal Included | Raise and Release Painted Lady Butterflies
- How Does a Caterpillar Change?: Life Cycles with The Very Hungry Caterpillar (The World of Eric Carle)
- Caterpillar to Butterfly (National Geographic Kids Explore! Readers, Level 1) (National Geographic Kids Readers)

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