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Grow-a-Painted-Lady Butterfly Raising Kit
Watch caterpillars become butterflies at home or in class.
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Watch the Magic of Metamorphosis at Home
Our butterfly raising kits arrive with live Painted Lady caterpillars and everything they need. In about three weeks, you'll be releasing butterflies.
Loved by 10,000+ families & teachers
~21 days
from caterpillar to butterfly
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Painted Lady Butterfly Release
Live butterflies for weddings, memorials and celebrations.
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Dedicate a Painted Lady Release
Honor someone special with butterflies released in their name.
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The life cycle
From caterpillar to butterfly in about 3 weeks
Day 1
Caterpillar
Your tiny caterpillars arrive in a cup with all the food they need. Set them somewhere warm, out of direct sun.
Who it's for
Families
A screen-free wonder the whole household will talk about for weeks.
Classrooms & Teachers
Schedule ship weeks months ahead to match your life-cycle unit.
Homeschool
Hands-on science with a built-in three-week lesson plan.
Gifts
Birthdays, Easter and 'just because' — a gift that grows wings.
Memorials & Occasions
A gentle, meaningful butterfly release to honor someone special.
Real butterflies, real smiles
"All 10 caterpillars made it! My kids checked the habitat every morning before school. Pure magic."
"Every student had their own cup. Picking the ship week in advance made planning so easy."
"We released them for my mom's memorial. It was beautiful and the packaging was perfect."