Best Ant Farms

The model from Evviva Sciences is, first and foremost, a really awesome container that provides ants with the best place to live. But before getting into the details, we would like to point out the obvious fact that this ant farm kit, aside from being particularly impressive from a technical standpoint, is also quite a looker. An enhanced blue gel paired with blue LED lights makes it look less like an ant house and more like a piece of home decor akin to a moving sand art picture.

Having said that, it isn't the way the model looks that makes it one of the best options on this peculiar market. Mostly because the aforementioned enhanced blue gel and LED lights do not just serve a decorative purpose. The premium gel is jam-packed with more nutrients than any other prospect out there. That means that it will allow the ants to live a longer, happier life and dig the deepest and the most intricate tunnels. As you would imagine, it doesn't just enhance the model's educational value but also makes it a far more entertaining product. And, as we have mentioned earlier, the glow of the LED lights isn't there just for your satisfaction but also to encourage and help the ants dig further, thus creating huge and elaborate tunnels. Finally, another great thing about this product is the magnifying glass that will help you observe the little toilers at work. And if you or your kid ever feel like the ants are being less than diligent, you could always lend them a helping hand with a little stick that comes with the package.

All things considered, what we have here is easily one of the best ant farms for adults and children above the age of 7 due to a couple of reasons - its exceptional setup that will allow the ants to live a long and active life, the properties that make it convenient for the owner, and the model's attractive exterior.

GeoSafari Sand Ant Factory is arguably one of the best options for the little kids starting at the age of 5 that you could find. It may not seem like much but the immense educational value it provides will make it a not just a great toy but a valuable tool that will help you teach your kid lessons in responsibility, basic ecology, and so much more.

First off, we would like to highlight the model's size. With 9 x 15 x 2.8 inches in overall dimensions, it will be able to house more ants than most farms out there, meaning that your kid will have that much more ants to play with. That said, it will also help your little one develop nurturing skills. A canal starting tool that comes with the package will allow the owner of the ant farm to give its habitants a head start. And if the kid ever sees the ants struggling, a water dropper is also there to help ants set up the most intricate tunnels.

To further emphasize and improve the product's educational properties, the manufacturers made sure to include a comprehensive 24-page guidebook. Among other things, it will explain to the kids how to conduct experiments to identify the specimens. It also includes a specimen identification chart and a display tray. Of course, that's not to mention all of the information on ant care and colony observation tips.

Again, GeoSafari Sand Ant Factory is exactly what we would recommend the parents of the most curious preschool and elementary school students. The sheer number of tools that your kid will have at his or her disposal provides an immense educational value and will help the kid develop all kinds of useful skills.

The Uncle Milton company advertises this particular product as a giant sand ant farm. And, considering the model's 9.2 x 13 x 2.5 inches of overall dimensions, we do not necessarily feel inclined to argue that point. Naturally, the large viewing area makes the farm a superb choice for classrooms. But does it offer anything other than its size? Well, the short answer is yes. The long answer involves four Antports™ that will allow you to connect this particular model to other ant farms, essentially making it a centerpiece for an ant farm collection and increasing the already impressive size of the model to a fairly ridiculous extent.

Other than that, the ant farm kit also includes a couple of tools that will allow any kid above the age of 6 to help his new tenants improve their living conditions. The first one is the Antway™ connector tubing that, as the name suggests, will let your little one safely deliver up to 25 ants to their new home at a time. There's also a tunnel starter that will allow the kid to lay the groundwork for the ants. Finally, the product includes clean tunneling sand, which is quite convenient as you won't have to purchase it separately, something that a lot of ant farm manufacturers often force you to do. And, as it is often the case with these sorts of things, the package also contains an ant watcher's guide with a code for ordering ants.

All in all, the Uncle Milton Giant Sand Ant Farm will prove to be a great choice for those customers who are looking for one of the more sizable options that will allow their kids to house an entire colony of ants. Size aside, there's also a sliding feeding port that will help the little one take care of his small army.

The NAVADEAL ATNEW Ant Castle is a fairly interesting option thanks to a couple of reasons. First of all, there's the fact that the whole thing costs a smidge above 15 bucks, which is nothing short of impressive given that we're talking about a blue gel ant farm and those tend to usually cost a lot higher than that. As some of you may know, the reason that the gel models cost more than the sand ones lies with the fact that the gel itself provides all the water and nutrients that ants require to lead a healthy lifestyle, meaning that you won't have to bother with food and water.

Having said that, you or your kid will still be able to run all kinds of experiments using this ant aquarium. Frankly, it may very well be one of the better options out there for studying the ant's architecture, social structure, behavior, and the overall ecosystem. Mostly because the manufacturers made sure to divide the farm into a separate feeding and working area, meaning that your kid will be able to learn the way ants feed their babies, drink, work, and engage in any other activity. Furthermore, a number of additional accessories that includes connection caps, a plastic pipette, plastic tongs, and a cotton pad will provide your little one with the opportunity to interact with his little army and help them achieve their goals. We say "little" army because one of the very few downsides of this ant house for kids and adults is its relatively small size that won't allow the owner to house more than 15 ants. That said, 15 is more than enough to be able to enjoy all of the educational and entertainment benefits of the farm.

In conclusion, the NAVADEAL ATNEW Ant Castle is definitely one of the more flexible options out there. The product's price makes it an attractive choice for anyone on a tight budget. Its gel base will interest those that do not particularly care for interaction, while the number of accessories will attract the more curious bunch.

The Uncle Milton ant farm for kids is another similar offer from the same company, with the only difference between the particular model and the previous entry on our list being the size of the farm. Featuring 6 x 9 x 1 inches in overall dimensions, the model will prove to be a pretty good option for home use but not necessarily a great one for school.

Again, similar to their giant sand farm, the package that you'll receive will contain four Antports™. With their help, you will be able to connect the farm in question to other ant habitats, so it really isn't that bad of an option for classrooms if you look at it that way. Making the ants willingly enter their new place of residency can often cause a few issues down the road. Fortunately, you or your kid will be able to avoid those issues using the Antway™ connector tubing that makes it particularly easy to get the ants into the farm. The fact that the farm already comes with clean tunneling sand means that you won't have to purchase it on your own, which is always a plus.

Despite the inexpensive price tag that the ant farm comes with, the whole thing is break resistant and escape proof, so you won't have to worry about your kid causing an ant infestation in your home. The tip-proof stand is also there to make sure you or your little one doesn't cause an unfortunate accident. Finally, the tunnel starter will allow you to help your new tenants and the illustrated ant watcher's guide contains all the necessary information about these peculiar little creatures.

To sum it all up, if you're looking to put a small ant farm in the premises of your home, the model from Uncle Milton should be able to fit you to a tee. Though it's not a bad option in and of itself, the fact that you can connect it to other ant farms will make it a pretty great investment down the road.