$13.99 when purchased online
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About this item
Highlights
- Spark More Exploration! Discover the world with science & exploration toys designed just for kids to get up close with nature, peer into outer space, and get smart about science
- Witness the incredible metamorphosis process from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly in amazing, magnified detail. Includes fold-able, mesh butterfly habitat with outer pocket, plastic chrysalis log, magnifying glass, activity guide, and a certificate for 5 live caterpillars shipped by mail from Carolina Biological (consumer pays postage)
- Caterpillars ship separately! Kit includes a certificate to order 5 live Painted Lady Butterfly caterpillars shipped from Carolina Biological (consumer pays shipping + handling fee). Allow 7-10 days for caterpillars to arrive. Caterpillars are only available in the continental U.S. and can not ship in extremely cold temperatures
- Activity Book Included! Make the most of this magical experience with fun facts, writing and drawing prompts, and more, included in the 14-page instruction guide
- Support STEM Learning! Introduce little entomologists to life science and life cycles as they observe the magical transition from caterpillar to butterflies. The Butterfly Bungalow makes a great science project to help encourage a lifelong love of science and nature
Description
Raise and release butterflies, from start to finish with the Butterfly Bungalow! Simply follow the instructions on the caterpillar certificate to receive your caterpillars, then watch as they cocoon in the habitat and emerge as Painted Lady Butterflies. With the included magnifying glass, you’ll see every amazing step in detail! Explore the world of science kits and toys for boys and girls aged 4+ years old!
At Educational Insights we've been helping kids learn through play for the last 60 years. We take great pride in working with experts in many distinct fields—from scientists to teachers to artists—to ensure that our products are always the very best they can be. Our award-winning, best-selling toys and games—Hot Dots, Design & Drill, Playfoam, GeoSafari, Kanoodle, BrainBolt, and more— introduce new interests, unleashing limitless possibilities and passions.
At Educational Insights we've been helping kids learn through play for the last 60 years. We take great pride in working with experts in many distinct fields—from scientists to teachers to artists—to ensure that our products are always the very best they can be. Our award-winning, best-selling toys and games—Hot Dots, Design & Drill, Playfoam, GeoSafari, Kanoodle, BrainBolt, and more— introduce new interests, unleashing limitless possibilities and passions.
Number of Pieces: 5
Dimensions (Overall): 9.4 Inches (H) x 2.5 Inches (W) x 11.3 Inches (D)
Suggested Age: 3 Years and Up
Assembly Details: No Assembly Required
Educational Focus: Engineering, Science, Social Studies, Teaching Aid, Social Skills
Material: Plastic
Battery: No Battery Used
TCIN: 84048157
UPC: 086002050854
Item Number (DPCI): 204-04-3532
Origin: Imported
If the item details above aren’t accurate or complete, we want to know about it.
Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 18 inches length x 16 inches width x 7 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.6 pounds
We regret that this item cannot be shipped to PO Boxes.
This item cannot be shipped to the following locations: American Samoa (see also separate entry under AS), Guam (see also separate entry under GU), Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico (see also separate entry under PR), United States Minor Outlying Islands, Virgin Islands, U.S., APO/FPO
Return details
This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
See the return policy for complete information.
Q: do i need to purchase food for the butterflies when they emerge
submitted by kathy - 7 months ago
A: Hello and thank you for your question! Yes, please be sure to provide food for your butterflies
submitted byLearning Resources - 7 months agoBrand expert
Q: How much are the caterpillars. Also are they guaranteed to live if takin care of.thank you
submitted by Benny - 10 months ago
A: Hello and thank you for your question. The coupon for the caterpillars $8.95. While we highly encourage you read the instructions and research on your own for proper butterfly care, we cannot guarantee every one will live for a specific period of time. The lifespan of these animals will depend on a wide range of factors, some being out of the control of humans and merely dependent on nature. If you have any more questions, feel free to reach out to our Customer Service team on our Educational Insights website.
submitted byEducational Insights - 10 months agoBrand expert
Q: Does it bring the catipillars
submitted by b - 1 year ago
A: Caterpillars ship separately! Kit includes a certificate to order 5 live Painted Lady Butterfly caterpillars shipped from Carolina Biological (consumer pays shipping + handling fee). Allow 7-10 days for caterpillars to arrive. Caterpillars are only available in the continental U.S. and can not ship in extremely cold temperatures
submitted byLearning Resources - 1 year agoBrand expert
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4.2 out of 5 stars with 24 reviews
broad age appeal: 1.5 out of 5
educational value: 2 out of 5
length of play: 2 out of 5
quality: 1.5 out of 5
value: 2 out of 5
50% would recommend
4 recommendations
Needs better modeling fot buuterflies to pupate properly
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
TargetSheb - 7 months ago, Verified purchaser
Great for beginners but lacks the quality for butterfly growth because zipper opening is on the top. Also doesn’t prevent butterflies from pupating on the zipper which is hazardous for the butterfly and also prohibits cleaning or opening while they’re turning into butterflies. Would be better made if it had a side zipper opening that was made to prevent this.
Dont buy
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Bonnie - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
Company sells the caterpillar’s via third party & “have no control over their pricing of shipping increases” Proceed with caution using this company as they are sketchy. The “coupon” is for $8.95 but now whenever you purchase them it’s $10.95
1 reply from Learning Resources team - 1 year ago
Thank you so much for this feedback. We shared this with our product development team to explore further improvements. We take all suggestions from our customers very seriously.
Wonderful activity
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Go with Apple - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
This kit is great! We used this for a homeschool project for a 3 and 4 year old. It comes with everything you need and you order the caterpillars online. It was so good that I bought a second as a gift for another child.
Best Christmas gift ever!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Grogumom93 - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
This kit is awesome. My daughter absolutely fell in love with this gift
Flying colors
5 out of 5 stars
tommy3620 - 3 years ago
This reviewer received a free sample of this item
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I liked watching the butterflies. This was a fun kit and educational. I would like to see the netting of better quality.
Good.
4 out of 5 stars
Samiam - 3 years ago
This reviewer received a free sample of this item
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I hate you need to payfor butterflies to be sent after buying
Awesome
5 out of 5 stars
Whitney - 3 years ago
This reviewer received a free sample of this item
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This butterfly bungalow was amazing! My children (2&4 years) both loved waiting for the caterpillars to make their cocoon, and checked on them daily to see if they had started to hatch! I will most likely buy the caterpillars every year and do this activity annually since we enjoyed it so much.
Got to watch the lifecycle of a butterfly!
5 out of 5 stars
Ashley - 4 years ago
This reviewer received a free sample of this item
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We received our bungalow and then we ordered our caterpillars and got those in the mail within a few days. We got to watch them crawl around and it for days and finally they made their way to the top of the cup and went upside down and got ready to chrysalis. They stayed like that for a few days to get harder to transfer them to the bungalow. We watched them every day until the turned into butterflies! My kids loved being able to let them go and have them land on them before they flew off. I would highly recommend this product. My kids loved watching them everyday to see what they were doing. We would definitely buy this again!
So neat but...
3 out of 5 stars
Hismrs09 - 4 years ago
This reviewer received a free sample of this item
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Butterfly Bungalow is such a neat science kit. It isn't instant gratification because you have to order the caterpillars(heads up, you have to cover the shipping/handling cost $8.95 USD). Still waiting for my caterpillars to arrive, may not get them as the weather is getting cooler. The concept is neat tho. My daughter is very anxious to watch the transformation.
1 reply from Learning Resources team - 4 years ago
Thank you for sharing your feedback and feel free to reach out to us if you need any help.
A really fun family activity!
5 out of 5 stars
Frank - 4 years ago
This reviewer received a free sample of this item
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This was a lot of fun to do with the kiddos. They really enjoyed being able to see the butterflies grow and then let them fly free. Tons of fun and well worth the purchase 😊
Great learning experience
5 out of 5 stars
KC1109 - 4 years ago
This reviewer received a free sample of this item
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This was a very educational experience for my 5 year old and her kindergarten class. It comes with a certificate to order caterpillars, you have to pay for them separately because of shipping. You get 5 caterpillars, food and very clear instructions on how to take care of them. Within days the caterpillars formed chrysalis' and when they emerged, they were beautiful painted lady butterflies. Very educational and entertaining. The children loved it.
Butterfly kit that helps kids to learn about life science
5 out of 5 stars
JC mommy - 4 years ago
originally posted on http://www.educationalinsights.com
My kids (ages 4.5 and 6) LOVE butterflies so they had so much fun watching the transformation from caterpillars to chrysalides to butterflies! We have done some other butterfly kits but I really liked this one the most because it includes extras like a magnifying glass, activity guide and even a detachable shade for the habitat! This is such a great way to teach kids about life cycles and life science at home and it's a good hands on way for kids to see the transformation with their own eyes! We absolutely loved this kit and will definitely buy it again next year!
Perfect Way to Grow Butterflies
5 out of 5 stars
lucky24 - 5 years ago
originally posted on http://www.educationalinsights.com
Lots of the negative comments are from customers expecting the caterpillars to be included - they are not like the listing says! The caterpillars are shipped separately. My whole family really enjoyed watching the process of metamorphosis of the caterpillars turning into butterflies. It became part of our daily routine to check on their progress. We had 5 beautiful butterflies that we released in our backyard. It was awesome! We will do it again next year and just pay for the caterpillars to be shipped to us.
Fun Summer Science
5 out of 5 stars
Meghan - 6 years ago
originally posted on http://www.educationalinsights.com
I bought this for my daughter who is going into 1st grade. They talked a lot about the butterfly life-cycle in her Kindergarten class. I think I enjoyed this as much as she did. We received 6 caterpillars and all 6 turned into butterflies!
Missing pieces and no help from company
1 out of 5 stars
Grammyjoy - 6 years ago
originally posted on http://www.educationalinsights.com
The size of the butterfly house is perfect. That's about the only good thing I can say. Ours came without the activity guide, the chrysalis log, and the caterpillar certificate!!!!! I e-mailed the company with this info. and have heard nothing back from them. Don't waste your money on a kit that isn't complete!
1 reply from Educational Insights team - 3 years ago
Hello! I want to first start off by apologizing on our behalf for not receiving a response. I would love to help you with this either way. Please reach out to us here and I would be happy to do so right away! Look forward to hearing from you.