--- product_id: 292476870 title: "Butterfly Garden: Original Habitat and Two Live Cups of Caterpillars with Journal – Life Science & STEM Education – Butterfly Science Kit - Plus Butterfly Life Cycle Stages Figurines" brand: "insect lore" price: "74698CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Insect Lore" url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/292476870-butterfly-garden-original-habitat-and-two-live-cups-of-caterpillars store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # 12-inch pop-up reusable habitat STEM journal for hands-on learning 10 live caterpillars included Butterfly Garden: Original Habitat and Two Live Cups of Caterpillars with Journal – Life Science & STEM Education – Butterfly Science Kit - Plus Butterfly Life Cycle Stages Figurines **Brand:** insect lore **Price:** 74698CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🦋 Transform curiosity into wonder—grow your own butterfly garden and join the pollinator movement! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Butterfly Garden: Original Habitat and Two Live Cups of Caterpillars with Journal – Life Science & STEM Education – Butterfly Science Kit - Plus Butterfly Life Cycle Stages Figurines by insect lore - **How much does it cost?** 74698CFA 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/292476870-butterfly-garden-original-habitat-and-two-live-cups-of-caterpillars) ## 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 - • **Space-Savvy Habitat:** Pop-up, reusable 12-inch tall mesh enclosure that collapses flat for effortless storage and display anywhere. - • **Interactive STEM Journal:** Engage your inner scientist with a dedicated journal to track growth, observations, and butterfly facts—perfect for curious minds and future leaders. - • **Complete Lifecycle Immersion:** Includes chrysalis holding logs and butterfly life cycle figurines to deepen understanding of metamorphosis stages. - • **Eco-Friendly Fun for All Ages:** A family and classroom favorite for over 50 years, fostering environmental awareness and hands-on STEM education for kids 4+. - • **Watch Nature’s Magic Unfold:** 10 live baby caterpillars ready to grow into vibrant Painted Lady butterflies, delivering a captivating 3-week transformation experience. ## Overview The Butterfly Garden kit by Insect Lore offers a complete STEM learning experience with 10 live caterpillars, a 12-inch pop-up habitat, chrysalis logs, and a butterfly feeder. Designed for kids 4 and up, it provides a hands-on journey through the butterfly life cycle, enhanced by a STEM journal and life cycle figurines. Perfect for families and educators aiming to inspire environmental stewardship and scientific curiosity. ## Description Learn all about the butterfly life cycle with Insect Lore's best-loved butterfly kit. See Tiny Caterpillars Grow, Grow, Grow into Butterflies!A family and educator favorite for over 50 years, the Butterfly Garden with live caterpillars provides fun learning and will engage the whole family. It comes with 10 baby caterpillars and everything you need to get them growing! The entire project takes about 3 weeks. Watch the transformation from caterpillars to chrysalides, to beautiful Painted Lady butterflies - then let your butterflies go to help pollinate our world.Butterfly feeder color may vary.Please check the weather in your area. Daytime temperatures must be 55 degrees Fahrenheit or above when you release your butterflies.We cannot ship live insects to Mexico, Canada, Hawaii, or Puerto Rico.Ages 4+ Review: 5 stars - Such an amazing kid friendly butterfly habitat. I got this for Kwanza for my 4yr old niece and she loved it! She sat and watched the caterpillars eat and grow in size in just 2 weeks as the directions say! I will say it comes with about 10 caterpillars which is 5 in each up. In both cups i had 1 caterpillar die so we ended up only releasing 8 butterflies. But we are still very delighted at the project. Instructions say they guarantee 3/5 caterpillars will last if stored properly and it has lived up to the guarantee! Will be purchasing again for my niece and another for my kindergarten class! It also comes with a super cool book for the kids to read about the butterfly cycle and once you release your butterflies there is an award on the back to reward your little entomologist! Review: Great activity for kids - I just wish the instructions were a tad clearer and maybe separate from other paperwork. I also wish maybe a different way to feed the caterpillars - felt like they were crawling around in their poop? Otherwise, everything is included - only had one misshapen winged butterfly. Was nice to see them fly away! ## Features - 10 LIVE baby caterpillars and nutritious food - Pop-up, reusable 12-inch tall mesh habitat; collapses flat for easy storage - Two Chrysalis Holding Logs for when your caterpillars develop into chrysalids - Flower-shaped Butterfly Feeder with two sugar packets and feeding dropper - Butterfly Life Cycle Stages Toy Figurines ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B08Z3J3BDQ | | Age Range Description | Kid | | Best Sellers Rank | #380,705 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #3,499 in Educational Science Kits | | Brand Name | Insect Lore | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 743 Reviews | | Educational Objective | STEM | | Included Components | Habitat, two cups of caterpillars, instructions, flower feeder, feeding dropper, STEM Journal, sugar packets, butterfly life cycle stages, two chrysalis holding logs | | Item Dimensions | 10 x 10 x 12 inches | | Item Type Name | Habitat | | Manufacturer | Insect Lore | | Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 720 | | Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 48 | | Manufacturer Part Number | L1045-LCS | | Material Type | Nylon | | Model Number | L1045-LCS | | Number of Items | 1 | | Set Name | Butterfly Garden | | Size | 12 inch | | Theme | Insects | | UPC | 735569045123 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Images ![Butterfly Garden: Original Habitat and Two Live Cups of Caterpillars with Journal – Life Science & STEM Education – Butterfly Science Kit - Plus Butterfly Life Cycle Stages Figurines - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/816ZLmvS3jL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can this be stored for a week before opening? It’s a gift for my sons birthday.** A: No! Unfortunately I thought the samething for daughter birthday. But when it arrived it had PERISH ON IT. MUST OPEN WHEN ARRIVE **Q: My package just got delivered and I opened it up and the caterpillars are all upside down and not moving. Are they dead?** A: It's been a while since I got this, but they are probably just "sleeping". I'd give them a day or so to see if they start moving around. If they don't, contact the seller. **Q: How long until they turn into butterflies?** A: It varies but this last group took not even two weeks. **Q: If it’s being delivered how long can the caterpillars sit outside?** A: It depends on the temperature. They are love caterpillars, so you should try to bring them inside immediately if possible. You will receive a delivery notification. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 stars *by S***Y on February 3, 2024* Such an amazing kid friendly butterfly habitat. I got this for Kwanza for my 4yr old niece and she loved it! She sat and watched the caterpillars eat and grow in size in just 2 weeks as the directions say! I will say it comes with about 10 caterpillars which is 5 in each up. In both cups i had 1 caterpillar die so we ended up only releasing 8 butterflies. But we are still very delighted at the project. Instructions say they guarantee 3/5 caterpillars will last if stored properly and it has lived up to the guarantee! Will be purchasing again for my niece and another for my kindergarten class! It also comes with a super cool book for the kids to read about the butterfly cycle and once you release your butterflies there is an award on the back to reward your little entomologist! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great activity for kids *by A***R on August 21, 2025* I just wish the instructions were a tad clearer and maybe separate from other paperwork. I also wish maybe a different way to feed the caterpillars - felt like they were crawling around in their poop? Otherwise, everything is included - only had one misshapen winged butterfly. Was nice to see them fly away! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Experience *by F***R on April 17, 2024* This was a great learning opportunity for my students. My kit of 10 caterpillars arrived quickly, and on Friday at the end of February. After the weekend they began moving and eating. They shed their skin multiple times and began leaving silky threads. Some of the pupa didn’t stay hanging. I debated on whether to leave them or try to reattach them to the lid. I ended up reattaching the fallen ones but lost track of which ones they were. Overall 7/10 emerged from their chrysalis and were released! My TK students loved watching the process and learned so much! ## Frequently Bought Together - Butterfly Garden: Original Habitat and Two Live Cups of Caterpillars with Journal – Life Science & STEM Education – Butterfly Science Kit - Plus Butterfly Life Cycle Stages Figurines - Caterpillar to Butterfly (National Geographic Kids Explore! Readers, Level 1) (National Geographic Kids Readers) - My, Oh My--A Butterfly! 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