Live Butterfly Hatching Kit
Witness the magic of metamorphosis unfold before your eyes — then make a wish and set it free.
Get your kit
Hatching Kit
Ships in 5–15 business days via Australia Post Express — our caterpillars travel when they're ready. Gifting? Add your preferred date as a checkout note.
What's included
- A real butterfly chrysalis (native AU species)
- A stunning handcrafted enclosure
- A spray bottle for gentle misting
- Scannable step-by-step instructions
- A fact sheet about your butterfly species
How it works
1. Unbox — hang your chrysalis in the enclosure as soon as it arrives.
2. Observe — watch the metamorphosis unfold over 4 days to 3 weeks.
3. Release — set your butterfly free, then make a wish. 🦋
Shipping & delivery
Shipped Australia-wide via Australia Post Express, with a tracking number once it leaves us.
Please allow 5–15 business days for dispatch — our caterpillars decide when they're ready to travel — then 2–3 days for delivery.
Need it for a special date? Add your preferred date as a checkout note and we'll set your kit aside.
Hatching & care
- Keep at room temperature (21–24°C), out of direct sunlight.
- Hatches in ~4 days to 3 weeks — the warmer the room, the faster.
- Wiggling or a colour change? That's a healthy, happy chrysalis.
- Once it emerges, allow ~24 hrs for wings to harden, then release.
Our happy customers
Loved by 400+ Aussie families & classrooms - here's what they're saying!
Unbox. Observe. Release.
3 simple steps, with everything you need in the kit and scannable instructions to guide you through the magic!
1. UNBOXUnbox & set up
Open your kit the moment it arrives, pop the enclosure together and give it a gentle mist.
2. OBSERVEObserve & care
Watch every day as your chrysalis opens and shifts. A real butterfly emerges in just days.
3. RELEASERelease & wish
On a sunny day, head outside and set it free - a magical moment. Don't forget to make a wish.
THE PERFECT GIFT
A gift they'll never forget
"Best gift we have ever given - the whole family was glued to it."
- Steph M.
FOR THE CLASSROOM
Bring the classroom to life
"My Year 1 class was spellbound - the best science lesson we have done."
- Ms. Carter, teacherFrequently asked questions
How long until it hatches?
Your chrysalis typically emerges anywhere from 4 days to 3 weeks after arriving - the warmer the room, the faster it happens. A little wiggle or colour change means it is healthy and on its way.
What's included in the kit?
A real butterfly chrysalis (a native AU species), a beautiful handcrafted enclosure, a spray bottle for gentle misting, easy step-by-step instructions, and a fact sheet about your butterfly.
How is it shipped?
We ship Australia-wide via Australia Post Express with tracking. Please allow 5-15 business days for dispatch - our caterpillars travel when they are ready - then 2-3 days for delivery.
Can I get it for a specific date?
Yes! Add your preferred date as a note at checkout and we will set your kit aside and time delivery so it arrives right when you need it.
Do you offer classroom & bulk orders?
Absolutely - we love classrooms. Get in touch for school and bulk pricing, and we will help you order enough wonder for every student.
What if it doesn't hatch?
That's a totally fair question - after all, we're working with nature! But not to worry: every kit is backed by our 100% hatch guarantee. In the unlikely event your chrysalis doesn't hatch, we'll replace your kit free of charge, no fuss.
Is it safe and ethical?
Completely. Our butterflies are native, ethically sourced, and released safely after hatching - a kind, hands-on way for kids to connect with nature. In fact by hatching a chrysalis in our kit you are actively boosting its chance of survival by 10x, providing it with a safe environment away away form predators and inclement weather!
Raising a kit gives your butterfly a 10x better chance of survival
In the wild, only around 1 in 20 caterpillars survive - most are lost to predators, weather and disease. Safe inside your hatching kit, you boost its chances of successfully emerging by 10x!
