About this item

Raise and release your very own butterflies: Caterpillars can be claimed using the enclosed VOUCHER for a small fee
Teaching the miracle of metamorphosis: Insect Lore’s Butterfly Garden will bring a sense of wonder and excitement to children and adults alike; Please allow between 3 and 5 weeks for the cycle to complete, plan this around your holidays, school terms etc. (cycle varies throughout the year); Caterpillars are available from March to mid-September only, however you can pre-order out of season
Habitat: Standing at 30cm tall, the butterfly habitat is a reusable, cylindrical mesh container perfect for up-close butterfly viewing, when not in use it folds flat for easy storage; Refill Cups of Caterpillars can be purchased firm March to mid-September
Also included are: Feeding pipette and a colourful instruction guide containing all you need to know to grow and get to know your temporary pets!
STEM.org Authenticated: The Butterfly garden can help cultivate an interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics); Ages 4+, Packaging may vary

From the manufacturer

Kit Contents:

30cm reusable pop-up butterfly habitat made of super clear mesh for easy viewing
Voucher for cup of 3-5 caterpillars with food (small p&p fee applies when redeeming)
Easy to follow colourful instruction guide
Feeding pipette
To arrive with the caterpillars: Chrysalis station and sachet of sugar
Packaging may vary

This Butterfly Garden does not come with live caterpillars, but instead allows you to claim them online, giving you the flexibility to start raising your butterflies when you are ready. This makes the kit a perfect choice to give as a gift, and also gives owners the option to wait for the right season or temperature to raise butterflies.

Insect Lore Butterfly Garden with Redemption Caterpillar Voucher

Give Every Child the Gift of Metamorphosis!

This educational kit gives children, students and families an unforgettable opportunity to watch caterpillars change into chrysalides and then emerge as beautiful Painted Lady butterflies.

Raise and feed your very own butterflies and then release them into the wild. Butterflies are excellent pollinators; when you set them free, your butterflies will go on to help the environment!

Ages 4+

Ready to Start?

Once your kit arrives, redeem the unique code on the included voucher and Insect Lore will send your cup of 3-5 baby caterpillars with food to the address given, for a small fee for p&p. The cycle takes between three and five weeks to complete depending on the time of year, so please plan around any upcoming holidays you may have when you are choosing a dispatch date. Caterpillars are available for delivery between March and mid-September, you can order kits with vouchers out of season.

Watch the entire process!


Baby Caterpillars 3-5 caterpillars will arrive in a clear plastic cup with all the nutritious food they need. Don’t worry if your caterpillars appear inactive on arrival. Place the cup in a safe place away from direct sunlight, and within 48hrs they should start to move around again.	Adult Caterpillars The caterpillars will remain in the cup and will eat, spin silk and grow up to TEN times their original size!	Chrysalis After 7-14 days (depending on the time of year), the caterpillars will hang upside down from the lid, form a 'J' shape and harden into chrysalides (also known as pupae).	Butterflies Once the chrysalides have hardened for three days, gently move them to the pop-up butterfly habitat. It will take about 7-14 more days (depending on the time of year) for them to complete the transformation to adult butterflies. Feed and observe your butterflies for up to three days before releasing into nature.

Insect Lore: Making Nature Come Alive


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 nursery to secondary 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 specialised 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 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.

About this item

From the manufacturer

Kit Contents:

Insect Lore Butterfly Garden with Redemption Caterpillar Voucher

Give Every Child the Gift of Metamorphosis!

Ready to Start?

Watch the entire process!

Baby Caterpillars

Adult Caterpillars

Chrysalis

Butterflies

Insect Lore: Making Nature Come Alive

An Enlightening Activity for the Whole Family

STEM.org Authenticated Educational Product*

Over 50 Years of Educational Fun