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National Geographic Butterfly Growing Kit for Kids Nature Activity

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At a glance

Condition
New
Set
Butterfly Growing Kit
Number of Items
1
Dimensions
10.83 x 1.57 x 10.87 in
Weight
11.04 oz
Age Range Description
4 years and up
Educational Objective
STEM
In the box
1 Butterfly Habitat1 Voucher for 5 Caterpillars1 Feeder Dish & Sponge1 Sticker SheetInstructions and Butterfly Poster

Features 5

  • CREATE A REAL BUTTERFLY HABITAT - Build the perfect butterfly habitat in the included mesh enclosure with see-through lid! Kids can decorate the feeder with the included stickers, and get ready to watch one of nature's most exciting metamorphoses!
  • INCLUDES VOUCHER FOR 5 CATERPILLARS With this kit youll receive a voucher for 5 baby caterpillars (S&H applies, caterpillars can be sent to mainland USA ONLY).
  • WATCH CATERPILLARS GROW INTO BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLIES - See nature in action as the caterpillars grow and eventually encase themselves into their chrysalises. Theyll develop inside until finally emerging as beautiful Painted Lady butterflies!
  • LEARN ABOUT BUTTERFLIES - With National Geographic, learning is always part of the fun! The full-color Learning Guide in this kit teaches kids all about the butterfly life cycle, with a poster for documenting their own caterpillars' progress!

Description

Your purchase has purpose! Every purchase helps support the global nonprofit National Geographic Society in its work to protect and illuminate our world through exploration, research, and education. Build the perfect butterfly habitat in the included mesh enclosure with see-through lid! Kids can decorate the feeder with the included stickers, and get ready to watch one of nature's most exciting metamorphoses! You’ll receive a voucher for 5 baby caterpillars (plus shipping and handling). Create a stunning butterfly habitat and watch live caterpillars* transform into Painted Lady butterflies with the Butterfly Growing Kit from National Geographic! Kit includes: Mesh butterfly cage with see-through lid, voucher for 5 live caterpillars (plus 10.95 USD shipping & handling), flower-shaped feeder, sticker sheet, plastic specimen dish, sponge, plus a detailed Learning Guide, instructions, and butterfly anatomy/life cycle poster! With the National Geographic Butterfly Grow Kit, kids will watch on with wonder as their caterpillars grow, before beginning one of nature's most incredible transformations. They'll eventually form a chrysalis to protect themselves as they develop, and finally emerge as beautiful Painted Lady butterflies! This kit includes kid-friendly instructions along with a full-color poster with lessons on the life cycle and anatomy of butterflies. As their caterpillars grow into butterflies, kids can also track each stage and learn about what to expect every step of the way! Order the National Geographic Butterfly Growing Kit today and show your kids how much fun it is to get hands on with nature! We make the highest quality hands-on science toys, and all products are backed by exceptional service. With a mission to inspire people to care about the planet, the National Geographic Society is one of the world’s largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations. *Live caterpillars not included with this kit. Includes a voucher for 5 live caterpillars (10.95 (USD) shipping and handling not included). Live larvae are only available to ship to the contiguous United States, and cannot be shipped to Alaska, Hawaii, or Puerto Rico.

Specs 21

Brand Name JMW Sales, Inc.
Age Range Description 4 years and up
Educational Objective STEM
Sub Brand National Geographic
Language English
Set Name Butterfly Growing Kit
Number of Packs 1
Number of Items 1

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Top Amazon Reviews


Great experience
Style: Starter Butterfly Kit
Very cool and fun to do with the kids. Super simple and easy to understand. All hatched and we got to release them in our garden
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2026 by Brad Petchell

Great for the family or a gift
Style: Starter Butterfly Kit
This is such a great activity for young children! We have purchased this butterfly kit several times over the years, and we have been buying them since my children were about three years old. They absolutely love it every time. It is a great educational experience because they get to watch the butterflies grow and learn about their life cycle. It is also really special when it is time to release the butterflies. The quality has always been excellent, and we have never had any issues with the kit. I also love that we can repurpose the net after the butterflies are released. This is a fun, educational activity that I would highly recommend for families with young children. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2026 by Jill

Great project for the kiddos. Or adults :)
Style: Starter Butterfly Kit
Great family fun. Our butterflies hatched today. We loved this little project and my son learned so much.
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2026 by Telina Shepperd

Happy Butterflies!
Style: Starter Butterfly Kit
We have gotten this kit twice now and have loved it both times! Ordering another now! You have to pay for caterpillars separately but it’s worth it. My kids love watching them grow and it’s truly a fascinating transformation. Everything is soo easy and step by step. Highly recommend!
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2026 by Meghan

Kit is good, but the caterpillars are not FREE.
Style: Starter Butterfly Kit
The caterpillars are not "free". They charge almost $11.00 for shipping and you can buy 5 for $17.00 with free prime shipping. So kind of a rip off, but the habitat was larger than the pictures indicate which is nice.
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2026 by Don N.

Great gift and very educational
Style: Starter Butterfly Kit
I bought this for my 5 year nephew for his birthday. The first thing him and his brother did each morning was check on the caterpillars. They both really enjoyed watching the life cycle of the caterpillar turn into a butterfly and they learned so much from the information that came with the kit. The instructions were easy for their mom to follow for each stage. The container and net was the perfect size. The boys liked watching them transition to butterflies but they also enjoyed opening the net and watching them fly away. It was great gift for a 5 year old but his 3 year old brother equally enjoyed. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2026 by Ashley

It would take longer than expected but it was totally worth it!
Style: Starter Butterfly Kit
I bought the Butterfly Growing Kit because I wanted a fun and educational project to do with my 5-year-old (and baby around!) during our winter break. The mesh habitat is cute and easy to set up, and my daughter loved decorating the feeder with the included stickers. Watching the caterpillars grow into painted-lady butterflies was absolutely magical — seeing nature in action right in our living room. The learning guide and poster added a nice educational layer, explaining the life cycle of butterflies in a kid-friendly way. A couple of things to note: the voucher for the live caterpillars requires additional shipping and is limited to the contiguous United States. Also, you’ll need to choose a location with stable temperature (not direct sun or draft) for best results. Overall, I highly recommend this kit for families looking to combine fun, creativity and learning — especially for kids ages 4 and up. A great gift that brings nature indoors. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2025 by Yailis Hernandez

Really fun and interactive butterfly garden for kids
Style: Starter Butterfly Kit
I get one of these every year for my kids (now 10 & 7) and they are equally excited every time. It is such a cool hands-on learning experience for them to watch every developmental stage of the butterfly. You do have to order the caterpillars separately but it is for a small charge (under $10). The only reason I don't keep the habitat and replace it each year is because it gets stained during the transformation stage (a little gross) so I prefer to just buy a new clean one each year. This kit never disappoints! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2026 by Julie Lee
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