Butterfly Farm - Live Cup of 5 Caterpillars, Reusable Habitat, STEM Butterfly Activity Journal & Supplies - Grow, Observe and Release Painted Lady Butterflies

The mixed reviews made me apprehensive about ordering this Butterfly Garden Kit but am glad that I did. Not only will this make an excellent centerpiece for our butterfly themed party, the educational aspect will last long after the party is over. The kit arrived on time and in excellent condition. The outside of the package was labeled 'Open Immediately Live Insects Perishable'. The box contains all the listed items and they are all in perfect condition. I ordered 10 caterpillars which arrive in two containers. Both appear to hold viable caterpillars. Since none have begun to form chrysalis' we wont know if they have all survived just yet. The easy to follow instruction sheet will make taking care of these fun and easy.

Such a fun experience! My son needed to observe something like a butterfly or moth from start to finish for his insect merit badge with scouts. This was so easy. The caterpillars come in a cup with all the food you need so you just watch them grow and form the chrysalis. It’s so easy to transfer them to the enclosure since all you have to do is transfer the lid to the lid holder after gently removing the extra silk so they hang down. I wish the top opened the whole way though (it only unzips halfway). It’s also a plastic top instead of mesh, but I don’t mind this because it’s easier to see them this way. Great experience for the money! Can’t wait to release them with him.

I bought this for my 3 yr old great granddaughter. She and her dad have been working on it together. The butterflies are hatching as I type this review. She was very excited about the whole process. It is a wonderful learning experience for a family to share together.

What a waste of money and upset kids! Got the set of 10. We ended up with 3 good butterflies in the end, 1 that could not fly, 1 that died, and the remaining either died while trying to emerge or just never emerged. - We started out with 10 caterpillars. 2 cups of 5. Within a day we had 9. Assuming one got eaten by another??? - Once the remaining 9 got into their chrysalises, 4 immediately fell. We ended up out of the 2 packs only having 5 (3 and 2) that stuck to the lid. We scooped the remaining up as suggested, put it on a paper towel, and leaned it against the mesh. - 5 emerged (HALF!)… and out of those only 3 actually flew. Out of 10!!! *1 had crumpled wings and got stuck in the chrysalis (a floor one). It kept getting stuck on its back and died. Kids were horrified. * A second floor one had one good wing and a half wing, could not fly. * Third floor one was good!!! * Fourth floor one died trying to emerge * 2 of the 5 hanging ones emerged just fine! * 3 of the 5 hanging ones never even emerged!! Not the fun kids project it was supposed to be!! Never again!

I got it because the live caterpillars already come with everything I don’t need to do an extra step with a voucher which made it easier for me. We enjoyed this whole project watching them grow and my son observing the whole process. He had so many questions we got to learn so much together also it comes with a workbook and everything you need for the kit. It’s good quality and at the end I got my five butterflies which was so cool to see. It was easy to follow the instructions and best part yet is a core memory for me and my son now.

Caterpillars arrived in a very early stage with plenty of time to watch grow! I think 2/10 will not make it (one has a cracked chrysalis and the other did not hang in J shape). I’m glad I got the kit with 10 so we can still hopefully see our butterflies emerge soon 🦋 Such a beautiful homeschool addition. Will definitely be an annual tradition! This is very age-appropriate. I love it comes with all the supplies needed

What can you say? Was purchased for a classroom educational experience for Pre-K and the littles were fascinated and excited to watch them develop and turn into butterflies. 8 out of 10 survived, which I consider good, and were released as butterflies. Fun and informative.

This kit has been perfect! We purchased the kit that has 2 jars and the figures of the life cycle. It comes with everything you need for their whole time with you. Make sure to read instructions! I think they ha e received some bad reviews because people didn't read the instructions. It let's you know that the caterpillars could take up to 2 days to be active after travel. All 10 of our caterpillars turned into butterflies and did great. I slightly recommend this for teaching or for just sharing this experience with your kiddos.

I'm in Canada and they did not include the larvae. I paid over $100, they should not have shipped it to Canada if we weren't able to use it in Canada. Priced way too high for the quality.

So freaking cool!! So gross (I’m not a bug person! But these guys are amazing to watch!!)

Very disappointed as it takes weeks to arrive.. every stage happened well the package traveled to me.. one butterfly ( that was nice to see) but not for that price..

All the butterflies had died on arrival. The children and teachers were very disappointed. I would like a refund

Arrived without caterpillars & had a note in box to return item