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product_id: 63557671
title: "Educational Insights GeoSafari Day 'N' Night Ant Factory - Ant Farm For Kids with Live Ants, Kids Science Kit, At Home Bug Kit, Light-Up Habitat for Viewing Ants, Nature Toy Starter Kits for Ages 7+"
brand: "educational insights"
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Educational Insights"
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# nutrient-rich gel eliminates feeding & watering color-changing LED lights with on/off switch 3 magnification spots for detailed viewing Educational Insights GeoSafari Day 'N' Night Ant Factory - Ant Farm For Kids with Live Ants, Kids Science Kit, At Home Bug Kit, Light-Up Habitat for Viewing Ants, Nature Toy Starter Kits for Ages 7+

**Brand:** educational insights
**Price:** VT13713
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🐜 Illuminate curiosity with the ultimate all-hours ant habitat!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Educational Insights GeoSafari Day 'N' Night Ant Factory - Ant Farm For Kids with Live Ants, Kids Science Kit, At Home Bug Kit, Light-Up Habitat for Viewing Ants, Nature Toy Starter Kits for Ages 7+ by educational insights
- **How much does it cost?** VT13713 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/63557671-educational-insights-geosafari-day-n-night-ant-factory-ant-farm)

## Best For

- educational insights enthusiasts

## Why This Product

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

## Key Features

- • **Day & Night Viewing:** Color-changing LED lights illuminate your ant colony around the clock, making science a 24/7 adventure.
- • **Complete Starter Kit:** Includes habitat, activity guide, and mail-in certificate for live ants—everything needed to launch your ant colony.
- • **Mess-Free Nutrient Gel:** Innovative gel nourishes ants without the hassle of feeding or watering—effortless ant care for busy parents.
- • **STEM Learning Made Fun:** Encourages scientific curiosity and life science education with hands-on, interactive bug observation.
- • **360° Up-Close Exploration:** Experience ant life from every angle with triple magnification spots—perfect for curious STEM minds.

## Overview

The Educational Insights GeoSafari Day 'N' Night Ant Factory is a compact, interactive STEM kit designed for kids 7 and up to observe live ants in a safe, nutrient-rich gel habitat. Featuring 3 magnification spots and color-changing LED lights, it offers a 360° view of ant behavior day and night. The gel eliminates the need for feeding or watering, while the included activity guide and mail-in certificate make starting an ant colony easy and educational. Batteries required but not included.

## Description

Product Description Get an up close, 360° view of one of the world’s most industrious insects with the GeoSafari Day 'N' Night Ant Factory! Includes everything young entomologists need to raise and observe an all-hours ant colony, including habitat with 3 magnification spots, nutrient-rich farm gel, glowing LED lights with on/off switch, and certificate to receive live ants (consumer pays small shipping and handling fee). Settle your ants and watch as they work together to build their little world. Requires 3 AA batteries (not included). Continue to discover the wonders of nature - from the microscopic to the astronomic - with the full GeoSafari® line! Whether you’re looking for a talking microscope, a teaching telescope, or interactive STEM kits and experiments, Educational Insights is your one-stop shop for toys and games that seamlessly blend learning and play! Our award-winning, best-selling products offer endless opportunities: Construct and create with Design & Drill® and Playfoam® or flex your mental muscles with Kanoodle® and BrainBolt®. With a proud history of working with experts in distinct fields – including scientists, teachers, & artists – we ensure that everyone, from parents to educators and from to children to lifelong learners, can unleash limitless possibilities and passions. brand_description Get an up close, 360° view of one of the world's most industrious insects with the GeoSafari Day 'N' Night Ant Factory! Includes everything young entomologists need to raise and observe an all-hours ant colony, including habitat with 3 magnification spots, nutrient-rich farm gel, glowing LED lights with on/off switch, and certificate to receive live ants (consumer pays small shipping and handling fee). Settle your ants and watch as they work together to build their little world. Requires 3 AA batteries (not included). Continue to discover the wonders of nature - from the microscopic to the astronomic - with the full GeoSafari® line! Whether you're looking for a talking microscope, a teaching telescope, or interactive STEM kits and experiments, Educational Insights is your one-stop shop for toys and games that seamlessly blend learning and play! Our award-winning, best-selling products offer endless opportunities: Construct and create with Design & Drill® and Playfoam® or flex your mental muscles with Kanoodle® and BrainBolt®. With a proud history of working with experts in distinct fields – including scientists, teachers, & artists – we ensure that everyone, from parents to educators and from to children to lifelong learners, can unleash limitless possibilities and passions.

Review: Great purchase but be careful with the lid. - My kids love this! We had so much fun doing this project together. We're waiting for the ants to start digging. I found only one flaw in the design of the container. I had to hot glue the top on because it is not a tight enough fit and the ants were able to escape. It was an easy fix and I would certainly recommend to buy.
Review: READ BEFORE BUYING! - *UPDATE: 1 star for the product BUT the seller delivered as promised so this review is no reflection on the seller. This is a horrible product. It arrived with the gel settled in a block in the middle (not attached to side walls) which I didn’t realize was a problem until the ants went in, had a long fall down the sides and couldn’t climb back up. They were just piled on top of each other desperately trying to climb up the plastic sides. So I had to turn the habitat on it’s side in order for them to have a chance. I didn’t think I’d care about ants until I had these ones to look after. They don’t tunnel at all. They tear away parts of the gel for consumption but also to bury their dead. Yes - they bury the dead in a mountain of gel bits - likely to protect the colony from whatever killed the others. They seem like they’re just waiting to die. They sleep allll the time. There’s nowhere for them to go. The gel is so sticky that when they walk on it or brush against it - it’s a death sentence. Seriously - they get covered in sticky goo and either slowly suffocate or die from exhaustion trying to free themselves. I’ve been able to reach and rehab 3 of them. Yep - I put them in a cup of room temp water, swirl them, take them out and put them on a Kleenex and repeat a few times. Then they can rest in a dry cup with a piece of screen taped over it. When they start wandering in the cup, I know they’re strong enough to rejoin the colony. I use the plastic stick (provided) to take them out & return them. I put them in away from the others so they don’t get swarmed as an invader because I figure I washed off their scent. It’s a lot of work and most can’t be saved - the tiny opening and the flimsy plastic stick just can’t reach them. My niece doesn’t understand letting nature take its course - that’s how the rescues began. Then it was sheer guilt on my part. I put them in this sticky unnatural environment where they barely have any room to live and I dunno - I feel bad. I NEVER would have gotten this had I known it was actually pretty cruel. The ants are huge. Not your typical yard ant. They’re large red Harvester Ants which leads me to my next few points. DON’T include the kids in transferring them from vile to habitat. Harvester Ant stings rate 4 out of 5 on the pain scale! Also - the top is ridiculous. A slight breeze can knock it off or ajar and you’ll have huge ants with horrendous stings loose in your house. Tape it down, if you decide to get this. So we don’t see any tunneling but we do get to see ants slowly dying and other ones being killed by the others in an ant version of Hunger Games. They dismember and spread out the dead too so there’s no escaping the sad inquiries from the kids. Leg here, abdomen there, etc. Even buried under gel bits - you can see it. It’s nice to give them some food like tiny bits of lettuce or apple or carrot - they LOVE that - it beats the sugar gel that only temporarily keeps them alive. Just know that what they don’t finish, can mold and threaten them. So have a way to fish the remains out. I haven’t had the molding issue with the gel that others have mentioned but like I said - it’s so sticky - it’s deadly either way. I thought this was such a cool gift but really - it’s just mean. If you must - go with a traditional sand ant farm. I wish I did.* Haven’t set it up yet because I can’t order the ants until after winter but it looks well made and my 4 year old niece is very excited about it. Nicely constructed. Shipped right away.

## Features

- Introduces the amazing world of insects
- Encourages a love of life science
- Rewards kids’ natural, scientific curiosity
- Perfect for STEM learning
- Includes ant habitat with 3 magnification spots; cool, color-changing LED lights with on/off switch; and air vent that allows air in while keeping ants safely trapped inside
- Unique nutrient-rich gel eliminates the need for feeding or watering
- Includes activity guide and mail-in certificate for Harvester Ants (available in the continental U.S. & Canada only - ants cannot be shipped to Hawaii or Oregon - ants do not ship during the winter months)
- Requires 3 AA batteries (not included)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B078XH7XRF |
| Age Range Description | 7+ |
| Battery Description | AA |
| Best Sellers Rank | #324,362 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #3,107 in Educational Science Kits |
| Brand Name | Educational Insights |
| Customer Reviews | 3.7 out of 5 stars 1,071 Reviews |
| Educational Objective | STEM |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00086002051448 |
| Included Components | Counter toys |
| Is Assembly Required | Yes |
| Item Dimensions | 9 x 8.1 x 3.6 inches |
| Item Type Name | GeoSafari Day 'N' Night Ant Factory |
| Item Weight | 0.1 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Educational Insights |
| Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 132 |
| Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 84.0 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 5144 |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | No Warranty |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Model Number | 5144 |
| Size | 9 inches (L) x 8.1 inches (W) x 3.6 inches (H) |
| Theme | Science |
| UPC | 086002051448 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Images

![Educational Insights GeoSafari Day 'N' Night Ant Factory - Ant Farm For Kids with Live Ants, Kids Science Kit, At Home Bug Kit, Light-Up Habitat for Viewing Ants, Nature Toy Starter Kits for Ages 7+ - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81mWAo0pUXL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Once the gel is out. Can i refill it with Sand?**
A: I did. Microwave it for about 30 seconds, pour off liquid,  then keep going 10 seconds at a time, pouring off liquid each time until it all comes out. Or you can melt it down... slowly... and let it reform and start again. They do make refill gel for it

**Q: The lid does not snap on like described. Is this defective or is there a way to get it to snap on?**
A: Our lid did not snap on.  Just sets on top of the opening.

**Q: If I order the farm in December, when can I expect ants to be shipped to me (since they won’t ship in winter)?**
A: No, ants you purchase separately

**Q: Does this product come with the ants**
A: You have to order the ants.  The information to order comes with the ant factory and there’s  a small fee for the ants. It took 1-2 weeks to get the ants.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great purchase but be careful with the lid.
*by S***N on March 27, 2020*

My kids love this! We had so much fun doing this project together. We're waiting for the ants to start digging. I found only one flaw in the design of the container. I had to hot glue the top on because it is not a tight enough fit and the ants were able to escape. It was an easy fix and I would certainly recommend to buy.

### ⭐ READ BEFORE BUYING!
*by N***Y on January 10, 2019*

*UPDATE: 1 star for the product BUT the seller delivered as promised so this review is no reflection on the seller. This is a horrible product. It arrived with the gel settled in a block in the middle (not attached to side walls) which I didn’t realize was a problem until the ants went in, had a long fall down the sides and couldn’t climb back up. They were just piled on top of each other desperately trying to climb up the plastic sides. So I had to turn the habitat on it’s side in order for them to have a chance. I didn’t think I’d care about ants until I had these ones to look after. They don’t tunnel at all. They tear away parts of the gel for consumption but also to bury their dead. Yes - they bury the dead in a mountain of gel bits - likely to protect the colony from whatever killed the others. They seem like they’re just waiting to die. They sleep allll the time. There’s nowhere for them to go. The gel is so sticky that when they walk on it or brush against it - it’s a death sentence. Seriously - they get covered in sticky goo and either slowly suffocate or die from exhaustion trying to free themselves. I’ve been able to reach and rehab 3 of them. Yep - I put them in a cup of room temp water, swirl them, take them out and put them on a Kleenex and repeat a few times. Then they can rest in a dry cup with a piece of screen taped over it. When they start wandering in the cup, I know they’re strong enough to rejoin the colony. I use the plastic stick (provided) to take them out & return them. I put them in away from the others so they don’t get swarmed as an invader because I figure I washed off their scent. It’s a lot of work and most can’t be saved - the tiny opening and the flimsy plastic stick just can’t reach them. My niece doesn’t understand letting nature take its course - that’s how the rescues began. Then it was sheer guilt on my part. I put them in this sticky unnatural environment where they barely have any room to live and I dunno - I feel bad. I NEVER would have gotten this had I known it was actually pretty cruel. The ants are huge. Not your typical yard ant. They’re large red Harvester Ants which leads me to my next few points. DON’T include the kids in transferring them from vile to habitat. Harvester Ant stings rate 4 out of 5 on the pain scale! Also - the top is ridiculous. A slight breeze can knock it off or ajar and you’ll have huge ants with horrendous stings loose in your house. Tape it down, if you decide to get this. So we don’t see any tunneling but we do get to see ants slowly dying and other ones being killed by the others in an ant version of Hunger Games. They dismember and spread out the dead too so there’s no escaping the sad inquiries from the kids. Leg here, abdomen there, etc. Even buried under gel bits - you can see it. It’s nice to give them some food like tiny bits of lettuce or apple or carrot - they LOVE that - it beats the sugar gel that only temporarily keeps them alive. Just know that what they don’t finish, can mold and threaten them. So have a way to fish the remains out. I haven’t had the molding issue with the gel that others have mentioned but like I said - it’s so sticky - it’s deadly either way. I thought this was such a cool gift but really - it’s just mean. If you must - go with a traditional sand ant farm. I wish I did.* Haven’t set it up yet because I can’t order the ants until after winter but it looks well made and my 4 year old niece is very excited about it. Nicely constructed. Shipped right away.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Still going
*by L***Y on November 5, 2024*

I got this for my grandson last years who turned 2 The ants are still alive and it’s enjoyable to watch them underneath the gel . I do recommend this for the value of the money. It was easy to put together and the quality is good.

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