{"product_id":"ant-farm-castle-ant-habitat-science-kit-educational-insect-maze-kids-toy-2023","title":"Ant Farm Kit – Gel Ant Habitat Castle \u0026 Maze, Science Kit for Kids, 4 Colours","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis ant farm kit is a clear, curved gel habitat where you can watch ants dig tunnels and carry food in real time. The coloured gel gives the ants food and moisture as they dig, and a two-level maze room at the front lets you watch them move between chambers. It comes with tweezers and a dropper, and you can choose yellow, green, red or blue gel.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn ant farm is one of the simplest science kits for kids. You collect a few ants from the garden, settle them in, and the habitat looks a little different every morning as the tunnels grow. It teaches kids to observe and record without a screen. Live ants are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnt habitat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurved clear tank filled with coloured gel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaze room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear two-level activity box with lids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTools\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTweezers and a dropper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLive ants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot included. Collect your own\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 19.5 cm along the curve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear plastic with nutrient gel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGel colours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYellow, green, red or blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuggested age\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKids with adult help, plus teens and adults\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Set Up an Ant Farm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollect 10 to 20 ants of the same kind from one spot in your garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the tweezers or dropper to move them gently into the habitat, then close the lids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the ant farm out of direct sun, away from heaters, at room temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck it each day and note how far the tunnels have spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gel feeds the ants, so you do not need to add food or water at the start. Make a small poke hole in the gel with the dropper to give them a head start on their first tunnel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Kids Learn From an Ant Farm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSomething new every day\u003c\/strong\u003e - tunnels and chambers change without anyone touching them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear walls\u003c\/strong\u003e - you see the digging from the side, not hidden under soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeamwork in action\u003c\/strong\u003e - watch ants share the work of digging and carrying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScience journal ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e - sketch the tunnels each morning and compare after a week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour gel colours\u003c\/strong\u003e - pick a favourite or collect two for a side-by-side experiment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/toys-games\"\u003etoys and games\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gifts-for-kids\"\u003egifts for kids\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gift-ideas\"\u003egift ideas\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the ant farm come with ants?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Live ants are not included. Garden ants from one nest work well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to feed the ants?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe gel provides food and moisture, so no extra feeding is needed to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout 19.5 cm along the curved tank, with the maze room sitting in front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich colour should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll four work the same way, so pick the colour you like best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable for young children?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, with an adult handling the ants and tools. The gel is not food for people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it arrive before Christmas?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrders ship from Sydney on business days, and most metro deliveries arrive within a few business days. Order by early December to be safe for Christmas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFast Australian Shipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders ship from our Sydney warehouse and GST is included in the price. We deliver to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin, as well as regional addresses in every state and territory. Orders are dispatched on business days and tracking is provided once your parcel is on its way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdult supervision required. Contains small parts; not suitable for children under 3 years. The gel is not edible. Never collect stinging or biting ants such as bull ants, jumper ants or fire ants. Return ants outdoors when you finish. 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