Insect Lore Butterfly Pavilion Live Metamorphosis Habitat Kit

Name: Insect Lore Butterfly Pavilion Live Metamorphosis Habitat Kit
Brand: Educators Resource
SKU: ILP1885
Price: 39.99 USD
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Ages 5-7

Kids who love butterflies and nature

Hands-on observation of live metamorphosis

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Product Overview

Butterfly Pavilion is a live-caterpillar habitat kit built for watching metamorphosis happen up close. The 2-foot tall mesh, pop-up habitat gives clear views of the action, and a feeding dropper makes it easy for kids to help care for the caterpillars once they arrive. A voucher redeems online at InsectLore.com for two cups of live caterpillars, five per cup, with all the food they need included. Two Chrysalis Holding Logs ship later along with the caterpillars themselves.

2-foot tall mesh, pop-up habitat designed for easy, close-up viewing
Feeding dropper included for hands-on caterpillar care
Voucher redeemable at InsectLore.com for two cups of live caterpillars (5 per cup), food included
Two Chrysalis Holding Logs arrive with the caterpillar shipment
Redeeming the voucher requires an additional shipping fee, and shipment location restrictions apply

WARNING:

WARNING: STRANGULATION HAZARD

Long cord. Keep away from children.

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Care Notes

cleaning: The mesh, pop-up habitat is built for easy viewing and can be maintained as part of ongoing caterpillar care.
replacement parts: Additional cups of live caterpillars and food are obtained by redeeming the included voucher online.

Use Cases

Home science project on metamorphosis
Birthday gift for a child interested in insects
Hands-on nature observation activity
Classroom-free at-home learning about caterpillars and butterflies
Family activity for watching a live habitat over several weeks
Gift for a child who enjoys nature and animals

Skills Developed

primary skill: Observation
secondary skill: Patience

Age Suitability

minimum safe age: 4 years
ideal age range: 5-8 years
developmental fit: {"5-7 years"=>"Children at this age can observe the caterpillars and chrysalis stages with adult help handling the feeding dropper and voucher redemption."}
upper age note: Older children can take on more of the caterpillar care and observation process independently.

Play Patterns

primary play type: Live observation and care
play structure: Unstructured, ongoing observation over the caterpillar-to-butterfly cycle
social context: Family activity
adult involvement: Adult help needed for voucher redemption and initial habitat setup
play progression: Progresses from setting up the habitat, to feeding caterpillars, to observing chrysalis formation, to viewing metamorphosis
session length: Multiple short observation sessions across several weeks

Why It Works

primary benefit: Lets families watch metamorphosis unfold up close in a dedicated pop-up habitat.

What Makes It Fun

A pop-up mesh habitat with see-through sides, so you can watch caterpillars change into butterflies up close.

Why They'll Love It

* Mesh habitat gives clear, breathable viewing * Voucher redeems live caterpillars, shipped separately * Feeding pipette and care guide included * Watch caterpillar turn to chrysalis, then butterfly

Customer Q&A

What does the kit include?

The kit includes a 2-foot tall mesh, pop-up habitat, a feeding dropper, and a voucher that redeems online for two cups of live caterpillars (5 in each cup) along with their food. Two Chrysalis Holding Logs arrive later with the caterpillar shipment.

Do the caterpillars come with the kit or ship separately?

The caterpillars do not come in the box. A voucher is included that must be redeemed online, and the caterpillars, food, and Chrysalis Holding Logs are shipped afterward, with an additional shipping fee required.

How many caterpillars will I receive?

Redeeming the voucher provides two cups of live caterpillars with 5 caterpillars in each cup, for a total of 10.

How tall is the habitat?

The habitat is 2 feet tall, with mesh, pop-up construction built for easy viewing.

Are there any shipping restrictions for the live caterpillars?

Yes, shipment location restrictions apply when redeeming the voucher, and an additional shipping fee is required.

How do I feed the caterpillars?

A feeding dropper is included to help care for the caterpillars once they're settled into the habitat.

What are the Chrysalis Holding Logs for?

Two Chrysalis Holding Logs arrive later with the caterpillar shipment.

Insect Lore Butterfly Pavilion Live Metamorphosis Habitat Kit