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Insect Lore Birthday Butterfly Garden Kit | Live Butterflies, Habitat, Chrysalis Log, STEM Journal & More Review

Advantages

10 Educational Value

Provides a fascinating and educational experience for both children and adults observing the life cycle of butterflies.

9 Ease of Use

The kit is very easy to use, with clear instructions and minimal steps required.

9 Customer Satisfaction

Most customers, including children and adults, were highly satisfied with the product describing it as fun, exciting, and memorable.

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Pros

  • Enjoyable and fascinating educational experience

  • Relatively simple process with easy observations

  • Includes necessary supplies like chrysalis log, habitat, feeder, dropper, and sugar

  • Great for all ages, both kids and adults

  • Encourages interaction and care for living creatures

  • Provides additional fun items like STEM journal and pollinator wildflower seeds

  • Quick replacement service in case of shipping issues

  • Positive experiences even when some issues arise

Cons

  • Occasional missing or dead caterpillars upon arrival

  • Some parts perceived as cheaply made

  • Small habitat size

Main Product Advantages

10 Educational Value

Provides a fascinating and educational experience for both children and adults observing the life cycle of butterflies.

9 Ease of Use

The kit is very easy to use, with clear instructions and minimal steps required.

9 Customer Satisfaction

Most customers, including children and adults, were highly satisfied with the product describing it as fun, exciting, and memorable.

9 Overall Experience

Overall, users found the experience to be enjoyable and highly recommend the kit to others.

8 Kit Completeness

The kit includes a butterfly habitat, chrysalid log, STEM journal, butterfly feeder, dropper, sugar packet, and live caterpillars, although some users reported missing caterpillars and occasional missing instructions.

8 Additional Learning Tools

Includes extras like a STEM journal and wildflower seeds, enhancing the educational experience.

7 Durability of Components

Some components like the feeding tray and log are made of less durable plastic, but they still serve their purpose well.

6 Shipping and Condition upon Arrival

Some customers reported receiving fewer caterpillars than expected or damaged components upon arrival, although replacements were provided promptly.

Unleash Wonder with Insect Lore's Butterfly Growing Kit

This unforgettable learning experience is sure to bring your family or classroom closer as you share the wonder of butterfly metamorphosis. Your live butterfly kit arrives with 5 baby caterpillars and everything you need to observe the fascinating Painted Lady butterfly life cycle. This 3-week project culminates in the release of your special pollinators into the outside world!

Important Reminders

This order comes with live caterpillars. Our insects are sensitive to outdoor temperatures. Please ensure that daytime temperatures are above 50 degrees F when you release your butterflies. We cannot ship live insects to Mexico, Canada, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, APO, FPO, or DPO addresses.

Your Butterfly Hatching Kit Includes

5 baby caterpillars

Caterpillar Food

Reusable mesh habitat

Chrysalis Holding Log

Flower-shaped Butterfly Feeder

Sugar Packets to make butterfly nectar

Feeding Dropper

STEM Butterfly Journal

Caterpillar Instruction Guide

Happy Birthday Card

About Insect Lore

For over 50 years it has been Insect Lore's mission to provide children with the opportunity to see the incredible metamorphosis of a butterfly up close. Since then, Butterfly Garden, the world's first butterfly growing kit, has brought science, STEM learning, and joy to millions of families and school children.

Conclusion

The Insect Lore Birthday Butterfly Garden Butterfly Growing Kit is an exceptional tool for teaching kids about butterfly metamorphosis. With detailed guidance and necessary supplies included, this kit ensures a seamless and enriching experience. It fosters bonding and learning, making it a wonderfully engaging activity for families and classrooms alike.

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