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Educational Insights GeoSafari Day 'N' Night Ant Factory

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  • START YOUR OWN ANT COLONY: As young learners watch live insects in this bug house, they'll get a hands-on, close-up introduction to basic ecology, biology, and entomology
  • STEM LEARNING IN ACTION: Set up your own ant nest in the terrarium, then watch the insect workers day and night as they tunnel, work, eat, and interact as they construct a tiny labyrinth in the sand
  • INCLUDES: Ant habitat with three magnification spots; nutrient-rich farm gel; cool, color-changing LED lights with on/off switch; and escape-proof air vent; requires 3 AA batteries (not included)
  • ANTS SHIPPED SEPARATELY: This ant farm kit also includes a redemption card with instructions for ordering live ants; additional terms and cost apply; cannot ship to Alaska or Hawaii
  • STEM GIFTS FOR KIDS: Educational Insights discovery toys make great birthday gifts for kids, holiday stocking stuffers, Easter basket toys, and back-to-school presents for teachers and students
  • MORE SCIENCE TOYS: Visit the Educational Insights brand store at the link above for more bug toys, like a butterfly habitat or ladybug garden; shop nature toys, outside toys for kids, and more

Description

Get an upclose, 360 view of one of nature's most fascinating insects with the GeoSafari Day 'N' Night Ant Factory from Educational Insights. This handson science kit lets kids observe an ant colony around the clock as ants dig tunnels, work together, and build their underground world. The clear habitat features three builtin magnification spots and glowing LED lights that make it easy to watch ants both day and night. Special nutrientrich ant gel provides everything the ants need inside the habitat, while the sturdy design helps keep them safely contained. A certificate is included to redeem live ants (consumer pays a small shipping and handling fee), so families can start observing once the ants arrive. Perfect for athome discovery or classroom projects, this screenfree science activity encourages curiosity and realworld observation. Requires three AA batteries (not included). 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.

Brand Name: Educational Insights


Age Range Description: Baby


Educational Objective: STEM


Set Name: GeoSafari Day 'N' Night Ant Factory


Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS): 132


UPC: 086002051448


Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS): 84.0


Global Trade Identification Number: 48


Model Number: 5144


Manufacturer Part Number: 5144


Manufacturer: Educational Insights


Item Type Name: GeoSafari Day 'N' Night Ant Factory


Unit Count: 1.0 Count


Manufacturer Warranty Description: No Warranty


Included Components: Counter toys


Theme: Science


Battery Description: AA


Is Assembly Required: Yes


Material Type: Plastic


Size: 9 inches (L) x 8.1 inches (W) x 3.6 inches (H)


Item Dimensions: 9 x 8.1 x 3.6 inches


Item Weight: 0.1 Kilograms


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • 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. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2020 by SGaytan
    • Quality (UPDATED)
UPDATE: I updated from 2 to 5 stars because I received my new habitat in great condition. The supplier responded very quickly and sent me a new habitat with fresh gel - I am excited for my students to see how wonderful and amazing this is! I bought 3 of these habitats for my colleagues and myself. We have been using gel ant habitats for years in our classroom and this year I wanted to try this new shape. Two of the habitats were fine but one of them had gel that was dry and was pulling away from the sides. I returned it and received a new one, which turned out to be worse than the one I sent. The gel had about an inch of space between it and the sides of the habitat. I will not need to return this one and get another one. Can they product be checked for quality before it is shipped, please? ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2019 by Arthur Ekmekchyan
    • 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. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2019 by NickNackPaddy
    • Fun to explore
It seems to be a good STEM project for preschoolers since we are all in the pandemic lockdown. My 4 year old was more interested in poking a hole in the gel than waiting for the ants to dig the tunnels (honestly it does take days so kids this age do not have the patience). I noticed moisture built up in the container perhaps it was because we had a heat wave. We caught some ants in the garden but they were all dead in a day. While they were alive, they seemed to be more interested in the leaves we put in than the gel food. Perhaps the breed of the ants matter. Buyer beaware! We are ordering ants from the company to see if we get a different result. The 3 lights in the bottom are not brighter eough to reach the top. Overall it was a fun activity. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2020 by R-L Haiao
    • Lasts longer than I thought…
Review Image by Carrie Preston
PSA: once you order ants you are not supposed to release them in your area. These things live forever! I guess we could dump it and step on them, but I feel bad. We have had these suckers since Christmas-7 months. A ton of thought didn’t go into my decision to get an ant farm, but I definitely thought it was a shorter term observation activity. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2021 by Carrie Preston
    • Didn’t work for me
This ant habitat is made really well. I love the details of the magnifying circles. I love that the light isn’t super bright so that it doesn’t heat it up and cause condensation. I love all the holes so they get plenty of air. The part that doesn’t work well may have to do with it being round. The ants would crawl down the rounded sides and get stuck between the gel and wall. I had to tear the gel apart with a stick to get the alive ones freed. That never happened with the square ones we have had in the past. If that didn’t happen, more than once, I would give it 5 stars. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2020 by Britney
    • Still going
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.
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2024 by Linette Mckinley
    • BEST PETS EVER!!
I bought this and a book about ants for my grandchildren, but I've really had a lot of fun with it. Finally a pet(s) that you don't have to water, feed, brush, clean a cage or pick up poo! LOL Some of the people who wrote negative reviews obviously did not read the directions. Plus, it makes sense that ants would not be included: sitting in a cold/hot warehouse for perhaps months at a time! Yes, take the coupon out and order the ants (also mentioned in the description) before giving it to a child. Directions also state that you should only use ants from the some colony so backyard ants are discouraged. The gel provides food and water. So much better than old ant farms where a little movement will collapse the tunnels. My only suggestion: The top with the air holes should screw on to secure it. I am a little concerned when excited little hands want to hold the farm. One knock over and there will be The Great Escape! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2020 by BookTeacher

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