Science Kits
As a family of former teachers, Greathouse Butterfly Farm has a soft spot for educators. In the 10 years since we started farming butterflies, we have made it our mission to inform public and private school students about butterflies and the environment. We are working on grade-specific curriculums to help Florida’s teachers. Greathouse Butterfly Farm produces Grow-A-Butterfly Kits, Adopt-A-Butterfly Kits, Butterfly Hatcheries and Painted Lady larvae cultures for teachers.
Classes and groups come to our farm for educational field trips where they learn about butterflies, insects, plants and recycling. Greathouse Butterfly Farm is committed to sharing our love for Florida’s butterflies and it’s natural history with generations to come.
Feel free to explore the information below, and if you have any questions, don't hesistate to contact us.
- Programs at the Farm
- At Your School
- Science Kits
- Traveling Exhibit
Science Kits
Basic Butterfly Classroom Science Kit: Raise a butterfly for each of your students! The Kit includes 25 caterpillars with food, 25 containers and lids, a washable and reusable two-feet-tall rectangular Butterfly Vivarium, additional special food, and complete instructions. Price: $49.95
Individual Butterfly Science Kits: Our system is very simple for the teacher while giving each student the hands-on experience of watching their larvae change through metamorphosis. Each caterpillar is in a small container with special diet attached to a larger container. When the caterpillar pupates, simply remove the lid and throw away the old diet. Replace the larger lid and watch the chrysalis until the butterfly emerges. You never have to touch or move the caterpillars. Price: $10 each for one to 10 kits, $9.50 each for 11 to 30 kits, $9 each for more than 30 kits.
Butterfly Vivarium: Butterfly Vivariums are designed to keep your newly emerged butterflies happy and healthy until you can release them outside. These containers open easily and store in a small space. Fill them with potted flowering plants or cut flowers to feed your butterflies while you and your students observe the butterflies. Price: $25.
Deluxe Butterfly Science Kit: This kit includes Individual Butterfly Science Kits along with a Butterfly Vivarium. Price: $120 for 10 individual kits and $290 for 30 individual kits.
Shipping and handling charges will be add to the total. Tax will be added to all Florida customer orders.