Butterfly Jungle Review
My 9 year old got this for Christmas last year and really enjoyed it. I have to admit, that although we followed the directions on the package, our caterpillars died. But when we called the company in order to try and buy some more, they were very understanding and sent us a second set of caterpillars free of charge. My daughter thoroughly enjoyed the butterfly garden and actually had a birthday yesterday and has not received the frog planet. We will see if she enjoys that one as much!
Butterfly Jungle Overview
One of nature's most amazing transformations happens in a 3D jungle setting. Watch as live caterpillars build dangling cocoons, and emerge as beautiful Painted Lady butterflies you can release in the backyard. Includes a booklet full of butterfly facts, coupon for 3-5 live caterpillars and special food. Jungle measures 12" tall with a 12" diameter. There is a nominal fee for shipment of the caterpillars.
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Educational but a little frustrating... - -
My daughter got this for Christmas last year, so we waited until the warm weather and sent for the caterpillars. They arrived and we followed the directions, but they all soon died. I called the company and they were very nice and sent out another shipment of caterpillars. One died, but three formed chrysalides. Both of my kids (ages 7 and nearly 3) found it fascinating to watch them emerge into beautiful butterflies. (So did my husband and I!) However, of the three, only one was ultimately able to fly.
Overall, my daughter enjoyed the experience, but I think she was a little let down. She wanted to see butterflies flying about, and instead she got a hard lesson in the delicate balance of nature.
Also, the cardboard inserts that form the 'jungle' warped when they became wet, which was unavoidable when the butterflies emerge and when they had to be fed. I would suggest the butterfly set that comes with the tall net that I think hangs from the ceiling. It comes with more caterpillars and is more roomy.
caterpillars died! - -
My 8 year old daughter bought this with her own birthday money and was very excited at the idea of watching caterpillars grow into butterflies! After waiting over a month to recieve the caterpillars by mail we followed the instructions carefully (don't touch the caterpillars or open the container unitl they form cocoon) all of the caterpillars died! My daughter was very sad!
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