Ant Mine

Encourage your child's bug fascination with the easy to create Ant Mine. Gain insight into ants' unique abilities by observing how they organize their colony and interact with one another and their surroundings. With parental supervision and assistance, your child will actually create the Ant Mine using the included plaster mold and plaster of Paris! When the plaster is dry and solid, your child can creatively decorate it however he or she wishes. This twist on the classic ant farm begins as a hands-on arts and crafts project and ends as fun and educational way to learn the science of ants.

Through the large viewing area, your child will be able to observe the ants' daily routines and how they utilize the many ant-friendly chambers of the mine. Within the mine are pre-dug tunnels that allow your child to enjoy watching the ants spend their time exploring and modifying their new home. Chambers for food and water are located within the mine, and your child can incorporate different foods into the habitat to see the amazing way ants devour their meals. Ants are easy to maintain and are very clean guests, so the ant mine is a safe and unique way to invite them into your home.

Ages 6 and Up.