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5 Star reviews of Butterfly Garden by Insect LoreReturn to Butterfly Garden product information...
Butterfly Garden has been reviewed 153 times with an average rating of 4.63
Butterfly Garden Posted 6/24/2011 - FRIEND
As stated by other customers, this is a tricky "toy" to give as a gift, as the best part - the caterpillars! - can't be given with the gift (the shipping window is 1-3 weeks for the caterpillars which makes timing difficult). Also, there is a $5.00 extra shipping charge for the caterpillars, but this is easily remedied by inserted the fee in with the birthday card. I researched several other butterfly gardens, and this site was the most forward about the extra fee which I appreciated. The reviews by other customers also made me think about its feasibility as a gift, but the fascination as the caterpillars change to chrysalises and then butterflies is worth the wait!
Review for Butterfly Garden Posted 11/22/2011 by Carmella Sibilia - GRANDPARENT
My grandaughter loved it!! We received 5 caterpillars and they all turned into butterflies. She kept them for two days and released them outside.
Perfect Gift Posted 9/18/2009 by Glenn
My daughter received the Butterfly Garden as a brthday present and at first glance it was not her favorite. That soon changed when the caterpillars arrived in the mail. She couldn't wait to watch the "how to" DVD and get started. For the next couple of weeks checking on them became a twice a day, or more, ritual. She was so excited to see Butterfly's and couldn't wait to start to feed them. Unfortunately they don't live forever. After losing 2 of the 5 five we decide to set them free. She is still talking about and can't wait for me to get more caterpillars so we can start all over. We've already given 4 of them as B-Day presents. Easily a 5 star product!
Product review of Butterfly Garden Posted 12/12/2008 by deborah thompson - GRANDPARENT
we all enjoyed watching the butterflies
Granson's gift Posted 11/29/2009 by Jan
These butterflies did everything right on schudle!! incredible to watch there world unfold.
Spring Fun and Discovery Posted 5/2/2012 by Catherine MacDermott
Hours of fun finding butterflies, frogs, inch-worms, and whatever else to put into their see-through butterfly "house." 6 yr old boy and 4 yr old girl. 4 yr old seemed to have the most fun catching butterflies and watching the "residence" in the butterfly house. It became a competition to see how many she could get in there. At the end of the day she released 23 butterflies - who had been great sports for several hours!
My rating of Butterfly Garden Posted 5/28/2010 by Kelly
We buy this product for all the birthday parties that my 5 year old daughter is invited to. She is always excited to give such a unique gift. Everyone loves receiving this as a gift-it it fun for the child and the parents!
A rating of Butterfly Garden Posted 8/8/2008 by Natasha Dias
My nephew love it. We kept wondering what to get him for his birthday. Last year he was interested in solar system. This year he loves insects... and has been going to morton arboreteum to see the big wooden ones. So he loved this gift. He watches it all the time
Awesome buterfly garden Posted 5/10/2010 by Harry L Wheeler - GRANDPARENT
The butterfly garden was everything that we were hoping for. My grandson is having a blast watching the catapillars.
Butterfly Garden Posted 4/19/2011 by DC
My kiddos are so excited for the caterpillars to arrive! I actually feel that not having immediate access to the caterpillars is a plus...we ordered the caterpillars online together and the wait gets them more excited. (Plus a lesson in delayed gratification! :) The only downside is, of course, you pay the extra for shipping.
Kids and I enjoyed Posted 7/21/2010 by Sarah
We have not sent away for caterpillars yet, but used our own from our garden. The habitat has worked out well. Our whole family has enjoyed watching our caterpillars transform into a chrysalis. You can find information on how to care for your caterpillars on internet.
Awesome experience! Posted 10/6/2009 by Kari L Kuhn
The Butterfly Garden wasn't only enjoyable for my 9 year old daughter, but for the whole family. Very fun AND educational to watch the process close up! Lots of fun - would recommend it to anybody!
Butterfly Garden Posted 6/29/2008
My daughter wanted this for her 4th birthday, after her preschool class had one. I was able to get it at a much lower price here, compared to purchasing it off the tv add. Order it like a month before you need to give it, so you have time to receive the kit and mail off the postcard to get your caterpillars (for $3.00). We did this, and had the caterpillars in time. They all arrived alive, the kids have seen them grow EVERY day, and about a week later, they are all forming their chysalids. Excellent educational toy, but fun for the kids to watch as well. Can't wait to see the butterflies hatch!
A rating of Butterfly Garden Posted 12/23/2011 by Nicki Davis
this is not really a toy so, play doesn't apply
A rating of Butterfly Garden Posted 6/17/2010 by Diana Alcorn - FRIEND
We've ordered the caterpillars and are waiting for their arrival...just wish they would have been a part of the total order to be shipped all at once.
A rating of Butterfly Garden Posted 8/19/2008 by Peter Maras - GRANDPARENT
The Butterfly Garden was great, and our Grand Daughter was absolutely thrilled ro receive it. She can't wait to see the caterpillars form cocoons and emerge as butterflies !!
Butterfly Garden Posted 7/30/2008
We haven't been able to use it yet b/c we had to send away for the caterpillars and food after we received the butterfly house. The kit purchased on the website contains a coupon that needs to be mailed in to receive the caterpillars....not a big deal since there aren't any time constraints for us--this is only going to be a fun at home project.
Butterfly garden Posted 2/3/2010 by Jami
My son was super excited to receive this for his 3rd birthday. We are waiting for our larvae to arrive now! His favorite color is green, so it was an extra special treat that it has green on it! I can't wait to see his face when we let them go!
Product review of Butterfly Garden Posted 6/15/2008 by Jacquelyn Bondurant
It's a sturdily made and should endure our four year old's rough handling. I like that it folds up flat for easy storage when not in use.
So Much Fun! Posted 5/6/2008 by B. Taylor
My daughters (ages 6 and 3) and I are having a fantastic time with our new little "pets"! It's a thrill to get up each morning to see how much these tiny caterpillars have grown in one night. At times I think they grow as we watch! We received 5 tiny caterpillars and all are thriving and growing. Although they do wiggle a bit, there is not a lot of movement from them most of the time and this could make this part of the adventure boring for some younger children. But we are having fun with our Painted Ladies. We look forward to watching their amazing transformation!
Review for Butterfly Garden Posted 8/13/2007 by SKT
It was easy for my daughters to observe the butterflies as they dried their new wings and tried them for the first time. It is small enough for my 4-year-old to carry, so she was able to carry the baby butterfly to the butterfly garden herself, which was very exciting for her. We have not yet ordered the live caterpillars that come with this product, and we will probably wait until next summer to do so. Honestly, though, I would give this product the highest rating even without the caterpillars. (Butterfly caterpillars and their eggs are quite plentiful and easy to collect anyway.) We will certainly make plenty of use of this product each summer..
butterfly garden Posted 6/12/2009 by sandra rocha
Very good, but my daughter was sad that we still needed to send to get the larvea by mail. Ever since we received the shipment of the garden we are still waiting to received the larvea. This means we still have not had the chance to go throught the changes of the butterflies.
Awesome product! Posted 7/30/2008 by Gayle Bendoris
This is an awesome product! My girls are not easy to amuse (3 and a half and 5 and a half) and they get bored easily but they loved this. This butterfly garden is also fun for parents. We enjoyed watching the changes and were actually lucky enough to be able to watch the butterflies as they came out of the chrysalis. We also released them together and watched them fly off. It was more than it promised to be!
Butterfly Garden Posted 7/23/2008
We purchased this as a birthday gift for our 6-year-old daughter. She was very excited to receive her caterpillars and watch them grow. We took pictures, kept a journal, and also read a book to learn more about caterpillars and butterflies. There was plenty of action during the first stages to keep her interested - caterpillars crawling, spinning silk, moving towards to the top of the jar, etc. She was thrilled when her butterflies finally hatched. A fun, educational gift!
My rating of Butterfly Garden Posted 3/30/2008 by Jennifer Novegrod
As a former kindergarten teacher, I understand the importance of visual presentation of lessons. After reading my toddler THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR, he was thrilled to receive a gift that would enable him to watch a real life version of his book. He loved it!
Product review of Butterfly Garden Posted 12/29/2009 by Susan Honeycutt
Very educational. We just received the larvae and food today. Just now starting the process. I plan on getting one for my little girl's preschool class.
Butterfly Garden Posted 7/30/2009 by Karen C. Shaw
I didn't actually get to see the product, but my niece loved it.
Butterfly Garden Posted 7/6/2009 by Elizabeth R. Daley
Item as descibed. Fast delivery. Great price!
Review of Butterfly Garden Posted 6/27/2009 by Rhonda Fietzek DeVries
I haven't had a chance to really look at the product. It was a gift for my grandson, but I have not heard any complaints.
Very Cool Childrens Educational Toy Posted 6/23/2009 by Amber
This is one of the best educational toys that we've had. Simply amazing to watch the butterflies develop. As an added bonus you get to keep the large net for future bug catches. Its large enough to hold TONS of lightening bugs!
Watch the butterflies emerge! Posted 6/18/2009 by S. Farrell
A wonderful way to keep butterflies, and watch them emerge. We have used it to keep insects we have caught. We have ordered the included caterpillars so we can watch them change into caterpillars. I especially like the fact that it easily folds up and stores very well.
PERFECT ARRIVED UQICKLY Posted 6/12/2009 by james
Very nice my kids cannot wait to put the catapillars in it.
butterfly garden Posted 6/23/2008 by carrie reppa
so far, so good. we recvd our catipillers quickly. they are growing every day. our 3 1/2 loves watching them and is excited to see them turn into butterflys.
Product review of Butterfly Garden Posted 6/15/2008 by Stephanie Reneau
fun and educational. I really like the fact that we can do it again without buying the whole kit again. Just send in for more butterflies.
Butterfly Garden Posted 6/11/2008 by Jessica McKimmins
The catipillars came very quickly and they were so cool to watch grow and change into butterflys. My 2 year old loved it and it was easy to do. I am going to do it again soon.
My rating of Butterfly Garden Posted 6/2/2008 by Sheri Curry
Kids love this! I've used it before in my classroom, too. I think it's a great product.
Great Product Posted 6/2/2008 by Greta Clark
My nephew loves this set. He can not wait to find other insects to catch!
Review of Butterfly Garden Posted 5/28/2008 by A. Contreras
Loved it. Very educational, and interesting.
Great Product Posted 5/23/2008
We love the Butterfly Garden. We have enjoyed watching the process of our chrysalids turn into butterflies. We will definitely use it again.
Information about Butterfly Garden Posted 5/6/2008 by Fauve Yandel
My kids love this activity. They look forward to it every spring. It is a fantastic teaching tool. Great for kids and their parents!
Butterflies Bloom Posted 5/5/2008 by Andrea Adams
My daughter's eyes lit up as she opened this gift for her birthday... "Just what I wanted!" she proclaimed. The Butterfly Garden immediately "popped" up as I pulled it from the package. We are waiting on our caterpillars to arrive and will anxiously await their transformation into butterflies!
Butterfly Habitat Posted 5/4/2008 by Lori A. Bierbaum
We love this item. We purchased a similar one last year and our daughter wore it out. She safely captured butterflies throughout the summer. This year we are using the Butterfly Habitat and the larvae to bring into school for a Kindergarten project. Great product. We highly recommend it. We especially love the redesigned zip opening.
Butterfly Garden Posted 5/2/2008 by Tricia Croake-Uleman
I have 3 kids (ages 9, 7 and 4). They love the Butterfly Garden! I enjoy it, also. I recommend this for anyone.
Butterfly Gardens Are Wonderful! Posted 5/1/2008
The Butterfly Garden is simple, yet very informative. Children in our preschool love to watch the caterpillars grow and change! Talking about wildlife and nature with our children is simply not enough. Visual aides help hold the attention of children of all ages. This is an amazing product.
Love It Posted 3/11/2008 by Marc T
I purchased this for my nephew for his birthday. He loved it. He could not wait to get his larvae to see the butterflies grow. Great product!
Biology At Home Posted 3/11/2008 by Mrs Anna L Centuolo
This product is nicely constructed. The coupon redeemable for the butterflies allows you to time the project around your schedule. My kids are so excited for the butterflies to arrive!
Educational & Fun!! Posted 3/10/2008 by Marie P.
I bought this for my 4 year old daughter who loves butterflies. Little did I know that the whole family was going to love it! I even have a neighbor that comes to check on it everyday. What a great mix of education and fun!
Awesome Butterfly garden! Posted 3/9/2008 by Dee Dee Khakbaz
Product came in excellent condition and is being used to hatch painted lady butterflies! The product is simple enough for a child to use and pretty enough to display in one's home!
Information about Butterfly Garden Posted 2/20/2008 by Gilda V. Calvin
This product teaches children about the beauty of nature. Nothing on TV or the Internet will wow them the way this item will. It is simply a fantastic gift.
Butterfly Garden Posted 12/31/2007 by Patricia Flynn
This was a really fun way to spend lots of time with my 8 year old! The directions are also easy to follow!
My rating of Butterfly Garden Posted 12/27/2007 by Chris Atkin
Both of my sons can't wait to get the latest project going. It will be a fun summer for them, for sure.
Fantastic Educational & Fun Product Posted 11/19/2007 by Stacy H. Crabtree
I love products that provide an educational experience for my kids. When they are enjoying it so much, they don't even recognize it as educational. Why shouldn't education be fun? With today's technology, why shouldn't it be first-hand and hands-on as well? We just loved this experience, and with the ability to reorder caterpillars -we will be able to enjoy it again and again!
Information about Butterfly Garden Posted 11/18/2007
I have done this experiment several times myself with my children and it is amazing. I have given these kits at least 4 times as gifts and every person loved it and was as amazed as both my children and myself. As a matter of fact, I gave one as a gift because when I asked the mom what the child wanted she said "I'd hoped you buy her that butterfly kit you have been getting everyone," so I did.
Product review of Butterfly Garden Posted 11/14/2007 by Stephanie M Calhoun
I teach kindergarten, and I have a buttterfly garden in my classroom. My 4 year old daughter is fascinated with nature and loves to find various things. She had found a cocoon at her grandmother's house and is waiting for it to emerge. That gave me the idea to buy her the butterfly garden to put in her room so she can watch the transformation up close.
The Best Posted 10/11/2007 by Lynda Young
We "raised" 7 monarch caterpillars and got the opportunity to watch a few pupate and a few emerge. What a miracle. I can't wait until we can do it again. I am now suffering from empty nest syndrome. We don't have any children, but can only imagine how educational and exciting it would be for them to watch the process.
Beautiful Butterflies Posted 10/4/2007 by Tamra Bowman
The contents included were of above average quality. Nicer than pictured.
Butterfly Garden Posted 5/27/2007
This makes a wonderful, unique, and long lasting birthday gift unlike other toys. Highly recommend for all ages.
Review for Butterfly Garden Posted 1/1/2012 by Brandi Chammartin
My kids played with this EVERYDAY last summer - which is why we bought another one for this year!
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Posted 12/30/2012 by Douglas Tyler
It looks greats, total appreciation won't happen until the cup of caterpillers come. The girls are excited to start.
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