Best Ant Farms

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Future entomologists can witness how ants live and work with an ant farm. These unique dwellings bring underground happenings to the surface, offering a detailed view of colony life. Whether habitats are gel or sand-filled, they are designed to mimic earth and sustain these complex insects as they build a network of sophisticated tunnels. To connect bug-loving kids with the ant community, we've selected the best ant farms available.

Staff Pick

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Evviva Sciences Amazing Ant Habitat with LED Light

Swanky ant farm complete with LED lighting

Kids, ages eight and up, can give an ant colony a home with this luxurious habitat. The ant-friendly living space has a modern curved design and a clear view. The habitat is filled with a blue gel that provides nutrients and even stimulates ants to carve intricate tunnels. Glowing LED lights fill the habitat base to inspire digging and offer atmosphere. This ant residence also includes a tunnel starter tool, magnifying glass, and a fact-filled ant ebook. To observe a tiny family unit in action, just add live ants.

Fun Features

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NAVADeal Ant Farm Castle Habitat

Curved ant habitat with nutrient gel fill

Kiddos, ages five and up, can give ants a home with this curved colony-friendly habitat. This ant abode is outfitted with must-have features for ants in the market for a new place, including a 6-hole ventilation system, work station, feeding chamber, and nesting area. The tank is filled with a nutrition-packed blue gel to sustain ants and support their tunnels. This set also includes plastic nippers, cotton pad, and plastic pipette. Kids will love observing ant behaviors in this cushy pad.

Connectable

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Uncle Milton Antopia Rainforest Ant Habitat

Slim and durable habitat with a stand

Learning about ant life is easy; all kids have to do is take a trip underground. An ant habitat puts the colony construct on display, opening a wide window into the soil. This traditional-style habitat has a slim design and tunneling sand. If one habitat isn't enough, kids have the option of linking additional habitats through the ant ports. This cool ant dwelling also includes a stand, tunnel starter tool, guide, and a code to order an ant family. It's the perfect toy for kids ages 6-15 years.

Bright Beginning

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Dan&Darci Light-Up Ant Habitat for Kids

Gel-filled ant residence detailed with the glow of LED light

Shine a light on the hardworking life of ants with this sleek habitat. Ants will dig this awesome ant pad, tunneling a complex system of passageways in their nutrient-infused gelatinous environment. The addition of LED lights offer an awe-inspiring glow and even motivates ants to dig. Along with all of the features of a hospitable home, this set includes a magnifying glass, tunnel starter tool, USB power cable, guide, and a live ant coupon. Kids ages 6 and up will enjoy this awesome habitat.

For Beginners

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Educational Insights GeoSafari Ant Factory

Factory-inspired ant habitat for ages five years and up

Ideal for the youngest bug enthusiasts, ages five and up, this habitat is a great choice for first-time ant keepers. It's sturdy design and fun factory-inspired theme offers ants a safe, unique place to construct their home. This habitat also includes a water dropper, canal starting tool, guide book, and an ant-ordering certificate. With a little sand and some ants, this little community will thrive.

Great View

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Uncle Milton Giant Ant Farm

Thin ant habitat with a 12-inch observation area

Aspiring entomologists, ages six years and up, will enjoy this spacious habitat, with 12 full inches of ant observation. It's slim design and playful picnic backdrop, make it an easy choice for ants and ant enthusiasts. This ant-ready home is sturdy, made to keep ants happy and safe in their environment. A stand, sand, guide, and connector tubes accompany this accommodating habitat.

The underground

Ant farms offer kids the opportunity to learn about the elaborate make-up of the ant community on a small scale. There are many unique habitat options designed to replicate the comforts of the earth, so kids can observe how ants build their lives. Our staff pick is the Evviva Sciences Amazing Ant Habitat with LED Light because it has a cool curved design and is illuminated with the glow of blue LED lighting. The ant farm is filled with a nutrient-rich gel, great for building tunnels and absorbing much-needed nutrients. This habitat also includes a tunnel starter tool, magnifying glass, and informative ant ebook.

If a traditional ant farm is preferable, the Uncle Milton Antopia Rainforest Ant Habitat is a great choice. This slim, sand-filled design offers a habitable place for ants to tunnel. It's a sturdy habitat, built to sustain ants and keep them safe. This ant farm also features ant ports to connect additional habitats and expand the size of their home.