Butterfly Garden with 3-5 LIVE Caterpillars

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Watch the Miracle of Metamorphosis Up Close

The Insect Lore Butterfly Garden gives children, students and families an unforgettable opportunity to watch caterpillars change into chrysalides and then emerge as beautiful Painted Lady Butterflies. The, raise and feed your very own butterflies and then release them into the wild! The entire transformation from caterpillar to adult butterfly takes about three to five weeks.

See An Amazing Transformation with the Butterfly Garden

When your 3-5 caterpillars arrive, they will be in a clear plastic cup with all of the nutritious food they need. Place the cup in a safe place away from direct sunlight. The caterpillars will remain in the cup and will eat, spin silk and grow to TEN times their original size! After seven to ten days they will hang upside down and harden into chrysalides.

Raise Your Very Own Butterflies

When the chrysalides have hardened, gently move them to the pop-up butterfly habitat. It will take about seven to ten more days for them to complete the transformation to adult butterflies. Lastly, once you butterflies have emerged - let 'em go!

The Butterfly Garden Habitat is a reusable, cylindrical mesh container perfect for up-close butterfly viewing! When not in use it folds flat for easy storage. Then when you wish to raise more butterflies, just order a refill Cup of Caterpillars here.

The Live Butterfly Garden Includes:

Pop-up, reusable 30cm tall super clear mesh habitat
Cup of 3-5 LIVE caterpillars with food or voucher to redeem for caterpillars (caterpillars available March to mid-September)
Feeding Pipette
Complete instruction guide
Chrysalis Station
Insect Lore sugar packet to make your very own butterfly nectar (arrives with the caterpillars)

Ages 4+

Price: £23.00 incl VAT (£19.17 ex VAT)

Next Day DHL Delivery (UK addresses only) – If your order includes a LIVE kit, it will be dispatched on your selected send-out date. Please note that this service does not include weekend deliveries.

Need help with your Caterpillar to Butterfly Process? - Watch these informative videos

Click here to watch how to set up your Chrysalis Station

Click here for hints and tips on how to care for your Chrysalis

Click here for hints and tips on feeding your Butterflies

Click here for hints and tips on releasing your Butterflies

All non-live orders leave our offices within 1-3 working days unless the item(s) are out of stock, or if your order includes a Live product with a chosen send-out date of 3 weeks or less away (in which case we will dispatch all goods, live and non-live, on the requested send out date).

Once your order is dispatched, standard delivery time for the UK is approximately 1- 4 working days, depending on your location. Please allow 10 days for orders outside of the UK. A Next Working Day option is available for UK delivery only (excludes weekends).

Overall rating: 4.9524455 / 5 from 1472 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Butterfly Garden with 3-5 LIVE Caterpillars offers a magical and educational experience for families, with beautiful butterflies, engaging activities, and high-quality kits. Customers praise the clear instructions, exceptional service, and the joy of watching caterpillars transform into butterflies.

Summary topics

Butterfly Beauty (18%): Many customers stated that the butterflies were beautiful and they loved watching them develop into chrysalis.
Family Project (3%): Customers loved the project, with many describing it as an inspiring, great, and engaging family project.
Overall Experience (26%): Many customers loved the experience, describing it as amazing, magical, and magical, with plenty of excitement and conversations sparked.
Instruction Clarity (9%): It was reported by customers that the instructions were easy to follow and provided excellent equipment and instructions.
Caterpillar Health (19%): A significant number of customers appreciated that the caterpillars were healthy and loved watching them grow into beautiful butterflies.

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Review highlights

"The instructions and kit are all so easy to use and really made this a special experience." — Julie R.
"Quick efficient service, caterpillars well packaged and all 5 survived to be beautiful butterflies." — Julie D.
"The caterpillars arrived quickly and the kit is really user friendly." — Rachel B.

Reviews

A lovely way to remember a cherished loved one

"I decided to purchase 5 caterpillars in the hopes of releasing them as butterflies at sunset on top of a hill, on what would have been my son’s cousins birthday. Sadly baby Billie was born sleeping 1 year earlier. It was such a special way to remember Billie over the weeks of watching them grow, which they did exactly as described albeit slightly fast given the heat wave we experienced. She was in frequent conversation. On the day of release the butterflies spent quite a bit of time on our hands and clothing before flying off into the sky to be with baby Billie. I intend to mark her anniversary in this way forever more. Thank you."

— Amy B. (5/5)

After getting our first butterfly

"After getting our first butterfly garden and successfully releasing all 5 butterflies we got another one for my mum. It's amazing to see the transition from tiny caterpillars to pupae to beautiful Painted Ladies. We got somewhat attached to the little ones. Will definitely do this again"

— Laura R. (5/5)

Fantastic fun and great educational insight

"It was a gift for my granddaughter who is nearly 4. She and her parents have absolutely loved watching the progression of the lava. Such excitement at seeing the various changing stages - especially the wriggling cocoons. The emerging of the butterflies was amazing to watch. Amazing. She has 5 butterflies."

— Chris B. (5/5)

I used to do the

"I used to do the butterfly kits for the nursery school children and bought one for my husband as is such a lovely experience. Will definitely be doing this next year as the whole process is extremely fascinating to watch. 5 healthy butterflies 🦋"

— Gary W. (5/5)

Brilliant butterfly garden. Bought for

"Brilliant butterfly garden. Bought for my insect mad 7 year old grandson. Fascinating to watch the 5 caterpillars grow into beautiful butterfly's. 2 were released today then 2 will be ready to go on Friday. Last one is still a chrysalis slow coach hoping ready by tomorrow. Highly recommend to buy."

— Maureen B. (5/5)

We all loved this!

"So pleased with this! I bought it for my son as a birthday present because he loves bugs. But it has brought so much joy to our whole family watching the caterpillars grow and turn into chrysalides and then finally butterflies! My children enjoyed coming down each morning and seeing that a new butterfly had emerged. The information included was so helpful (as I was convinced my caterpillars were dead when they arrived 😂 until I read the booklet) and it was so easy to use! Releasing them was really a highlight. Will definitely order again in the future."

— Kirstyn (5/5)

Arrived safely,was a present fir

"Arrived safely,was a present fir granddaughters birthday, all went well and we were given the opportunity to see 5 wonderful butterfly's appear and set free into the garden which was a joy for all of us to see, would recommend to others,Many thanks Angela 😊"

— Angela B. (5/5)

"I bought the butterfly garden for my 4&5 yr old grandchildren so they could see in real time the caterpillar changing into the butterfly. They are amazed by them and check on them every day. They are changing into a chrysalis at the moment and the kids love them. I cant wait to see my grandchildrens face when they become butterflys. Such a great experience for my grandchildren and worth every penny"

— Julie (5/5)

Fab experience

"Great experience for my daughter, to watch them grow and then move them to the net garden. She loved it. Almost too much, she didn't want to let them leave 😁"

— Stephanie M. (5/5)

This was THE BEST present

"This was THE BEST present ever for my 5 year old grand daughter and also for a nephew aged 7 yrs old. They both absolutely loved the experience of watching the caterpillars transform to butterflies. Very special."

— Minna B. (5/5)

Q&A

I've brought your caterpillars here in France as a present to my grandson, can the butterflies be released here in France?: Hello, Yes, the Painted lady can be release in every continent (except Antarctica!).
From delivery, how long does the whole process take? Thank you: Hello, This takes between 3 and 5 weeks from delivery depending on when you complete the process. The warmer it is the quicker the process!
I would like to get this for my Sons birthday in July, this this time of year still ok?: Hello, Yes! We supply caterpillars through to mid-September so it is the perfect time of year!
Doe it come with the caterpillars I am a bit confused?: Hello Violette, The kit can either come with a voucher to redeem for the caterpillars later (perfect for gifts) or Live Caterpillars. When you click 'Select options' on the product page, you will be able to select the chosen option.
How long will the caterpillars be ok in the packaging? I need to buy a birthday present but it's on a Sunday so no deliveries: Hello, The insects will be okay for a few days in the box - just be aware they will continue to grow as they arrive as tiny caterpillars!

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