• OPEN UNTIL 2PM JULY 4th! TOURS AVAILABLE at 11am & 1pm... Monarch & Painted Lady Chrysalis kits available!

    Insectarium Tours

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    Enjoy a guided tour of our lab and rearing center, see and learn about exotic insects, and  experience our breeding and flight houses.  Please note: we ask that guests refrain from using bug spray when visiting our facility as it can harm our creatures!

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      • PLEASE NOTE: Pre-ordered kits must be picked up Thursday, Friday, or Saturday during regular business hours. *WE WILL CLOSE AT 2PM JULY 4th

      Monarch Chrysalis Kit

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      Experience Metamorphosis! Everything you need to watch a Monarch chrysalis turn into an adult Monarch butterfly to release is included. 

      Full Monarch Chrysalis Kit Includes*
      -small reusable enclosure
      -1 Monarch chrysalis
      -spray bottle
      -instructions

      In 7-10 days you will see the chrysalis become transparent, revealing the butterfly's new wings. Eventually the butterfly will "eclose" and emerge from the chrysalis, where it will hang and dry out its wings. Butterflies may be observed for up to 24 hours, but then need to be released outside to drink the nectar from flowers that they need to survive and start the life cycle again. 

      *Already have your own enclosure and spray bottle? You can order a Single Chrysalis at Check Out. 

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      $28.99

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        Painted Lady Butterfly Metamorphosis Kit

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        **This insect kit does not ship - it must be picked up in-store.**

        This metamorphosis kit includes detailed instructions to watch caterpillars turn into butterflies. 

        Full kit includes: a reusable mesh pop-up habitat, a cup of diet, 5 painted lady caterpillars, a spray bottle, a full-color Painted Lady life cycle card, and instructions. 

        Mini Kit includes: 5 painted lady caterpillars and a cup of diet.

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        $42.99

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