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17 Reviews

The Butterfly Nursery

$49.99

The Butterfly Nursery

$49.99
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4 yrs. - 9 yrs. / Pre-K - 4th gr.
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Kids watch caterpillars grow, spin silk and form chrysalises, then emerge as butterflies! Our big nursery lets children observe the butterfly life cycle from every angle—they can even decorate it with leaves and flowers! Nursery comes with all you need: a stand for tabletop setup, feeding supplies, a coupon for 3-5 caterpillars (includes shipping), a guide, and a zippered mesh cover for easy feeding and viewing. Nursery measures 19" tall. Not available outside the contiguous United States.
Item # LC362
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Coupon for <span style="white-space: nowrap;">3-5</span> Extra Caterpillars

Coupon for 3-5 Extra Caterpillars

$19.99
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Coupon is good for 3-5 extra caterpillars—to add new life to The Butterfly Nursery! Not available outside the contiguous United States.
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Ratings & Reviews

The Butterfly Nursery

Overall Rating: 4.8 out of 517out of 17 reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.

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October 12, 2024 - By Ryan Johnson

The instructions were very easy to understand. The caterpillars came fast and we are loving watching them grow.

Yes, I would recommend this product.
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3 of 3 people found this review helpful

So much fun!

October 10, 2023 - By Breanna Jfrom Los Angeles

We bought this for our daughter and now give as gifts during summer months. Ordering the caterpillars is seamless.

Yes, I would recommend this product.
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6 of 6 people found this review helpful

August 10, 2023 - By JMfrom Minnesota

My children loved this! So easy and low maintenance for adults, even if insects aren’t your favorite. We will definitely be doing this each year.

Yes, I would recommend this product.
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4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Great for use during Insect unit

May 22, 2023 - By Butterfly Nurseryfrom Russell Springs Head Start

The children really enjoy watching the caterpillars grow, they are in the Pupa stage right at this time. They are SO EXCITED to see them turn into butterflies.

Yes, I would recommend this product.
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6 of 6 people found this review helpful

Perfect for our insect study

May 07, 2023 - By Butterfly Nurseryfrom Russell Springs KY

Just received our caterpillars to go into our garden. The children have been so excited for their arrival.

Yes, I would recommend this product.
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3 of 3 people found this review helpful

September 09, 2022 - By Kateryna Lymanfrom Franklin square, NY

This is a nice and cued nursery but to me it is a little bit overpriced. Could find some similar butterfly nurseries for cheaper price.

Yes, I would recommend this product.
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7 of 11 people found this review helpful

Butterfly Nursery

December 01, 2021 - By Debra Dfrom NJ

Absolutely amazing! Educational, easy set up, caterpillars arrived promptly and children immediately engaged. Lovely way to learn about nature. Brought Eric Carle’s Hungry Caterpillar book to life!

Yes, I would recommend this product.
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9 of 11 people found this review helpful

Great Live Growth Learning Experience

November 03, 2021 - By Stephen Schutzfrom Phoenix, AZ

Easy to setup and get ready. Thorough instructions to help in the growth. This came with many more caterpillars than the coupon included said. The company has fast response times to order more when needed. The net can wear down or get holes in it over time but it has a durable well designed frame for holding everything in place. My 8 year old loved watching their growth and feeding them.

Yes, I would recommend this product.
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7 of 8 people found this review helpful

Great Experience

June 20, 2020 - By Vanessa Lfrom West Roxbury, MA

This was a great experience. Our 3 year olds loved it! We were able to release 7 beautiful butterflies- would definitely do this again!

Yes, I would recommend this product.
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28 of 29 people found this review helpful

Excellent for classroom or individuals.

May 21, 2020 - By Butterfly Nursery from Oakland CA

This was given to my Fairy God Daughter, who is nine year olds. She loves it. We are planning to buy more.

Yes, I would recommend this product.
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19 of 20 people found this review helpful

Great product-fast delivery

May 15, 2020 - By Jacqueline from Youngstown, OH

My son is 2yrs old and currently loves The Very Hungry Caterpillar. This has been the perfect hands on experience for him to see the caterpillars in action.

Yes, I would recommend this product.
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18 of 19 people found this review helpful

May 12, 2020 - By Butterfly homefrom Fergus falls mn

Grandkids love learning and watching

Yes, I would recommend this product.
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14 of 14 people found this review helpful

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