A compact, safe viewing habitat for raising and releasing butterflies. Designed for easy feeding, clear observation, safe handling, and flat storage—ideal for classrooms, families, and small-scale field releases. Key benefits Easy feeding and release: Large top zipper opening gives simple access to feed caterpillars and butterflies and to release adults into the wild. Safe for delicate wings: Interior design prevents damage when newly emerged butterflies open and flap their wings. Clear observation and cleaning: Updated clear mesh improves visibility and makes cleaning straightforward, so you can watch each stage with minimal obstruction. Portable and space-saving: Folds flat for storage and transport; quick to assemble and collapse. What makes it useful Designed for students and families: A practical, durable habitat for school projects, homeschool science, or family nature activities. Encourages hands-on learning: Butterflies often land on small hands and faces before flying away, creating memorable, educational experiences without complex handling. Broad species compatibility: Suitable for common rearing projects such as Monarch, Painted Lady, and Black Swallowtail butterflies. Specifications Open size: 15 x 20 cm when assembled. Closure: Large top zipper for feeding and release. Mesh: Updated clear mesh for better visibility and easier cleaning. Storage: Collapsible and folds flat for compact storage. Use scenarios Classroom science project: Use as a hands-on observation cage for a unit on metamorphosis—watch caterpillars form pupae and emerge as butterflies. Home learning and family activities: Raise a small group of caterpillars with children, observe development, and then release the adults in your garden. Community or nature demonstrations: Portable habitat for small outreach events or nature center displays that let participants see live transformations up close. Care and performance notes Clean the clear mesh gently with a damp cloth to maintain visibility. Use the top zipper to add food or transfer specimens; avoid rough handling to keep butterflies safe. Fold flat for storage between uses. This habitat combines easy access, clear viewing, safe design, and compact storage to support reliable, educational butterfly-rearing experiences for students, families, and small demonstrations.