Customer Reviews

Backyard Safari Bug Habitat

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

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!!!

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.

We've had this for a couple years and it still works like new. The kids have a blast catching little bugs and watching them move around. Definitely worth the money.

Right now some seller is listing this model of the habitat for $129.--, which is absurd and abusive. It's original price was around $20.00 This model is in short supply, but only because the toy producer (Summit, I think) has a new model of the habitat. The new model at around $20.00 is great, but please don't let yourself get ripped off at the $129 price. The seller selling the toy at that price should be ashamed.
I am not actually saying that this toy is bad, but please don't pay $129 for it!-- There is a new version of it!