Backyard Safari Bug Habitat

by Summit Financial Product Inc.

Product Features

• Lifelike environment for storing insects
• Comes with detachable magnifying glass and tweezers
• Bug identifier on back
• Works with Backyard Safari Bug Vacuum (sold separately)

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 10 x 12.2 inches ; 1.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• ASIN: B00014BWVG
• Item model number: 3702
• Our recommended age: 5 - 7 years
• Manufacturer recommended age: 5 - 8 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #198,343 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Product Description

Editorial Review

Nothing nurtures a child's interest in the natural world like first hand experience. This lightweight, ventilated plastic environment allows your children to observe the fascinating world of insects on their own terms. Once captured and placed in their new "home", bugs are encouraged to explore their new plastic environment which includes a waterfall, vegetation, play hut and a small hill. A moveable magnifier and insect chart encourages budding entomologists to be scientific in their investigations. The entire clear plastic dome opens completely for easy release and cleaning. --Deb Oroszlan

Product Description

View captured bugs in the Bug Habitat, which includes a waterfall, vegetation, play hut and small hill. Identify creatures with the movable magnifying lens and insect chart. Release bugs back into nature and explore all over again. Bug Habitat measures 6 3/4" x 11" x 8".

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good toy, September 28, 2005

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Timothy P. Campbell - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Backyard Safari Bug Habitat (Toy)

Nothing fancy, but works as advertised. Great to watch crickets and spiders crawl around in.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Safari Bug Habitat - great review, February 27, 2006

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Beverly Emick "Bevee" (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Backyard Safari Bug Habitat (Toy)

The girls loved this habitat. They can watch bugs without worrying the bugs might get out. Hoping the educational side will help alleviate some of their fears. So far, so good!!! We got the habitat in conjunction with the bug vacuum. They LOVE the vacuum!!!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great item for home & classroom!, April 11, 2007

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Kendall's Mom - See all my reviews

This review is from: Backyard Safari Bug Habitat (Toy)

We purchased this bug habitat for our 4K class, and the children have loved it! It's a sturdy acrylic habitat, and it is hinged at the back for easy cleaning. Per the instructions, I added a little sand and some water (for the "waterfall") prior to transferring bugs. So far, a few pill bugs, a beetle and a caterpillar have taken up residence with no dire consequences.
In a classroom environment, I recommend additional magnifying glasses. We haven't used the tweezers.
We did purchase the mini-vacuum to pick up bugs. It doesn't seem as powerful as the standard bug vacuum from Backyard Safari, but it does pick up what we need, and is small enough for 4- and 5-year-old children to handle more easily.
Overall, it is reasonably priced, easy to use - and a definite improvement to less expensive mesh insect holders, with more space for the creepy crawlers, and the security and visibility the clear acrylic cover provides.