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Excellerations® Bug Observation Boxes - Set of 6
Excellerations® Bug Observation Boxes - Set of 6
Get it Mar 27, 2025
Get it Mar 27, 2025
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Bundles that Include this item
Description

Specifications
Reviews
Review Snapshot
by PowerReviews
Ratings Distribution
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Star
0
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Describe Yourself
Most Liked Positive Review
Great for bugs, plants and amphibians!
We used these to collect things while on a nature hike, then when we got back to the nature center, we looked at what was found. We collected American Toads, tree frogs, many insects, moss, fungi, flowers and even a spider! We had only one instance where someone dropped one and the bugs escaped an...d had to be caught again, but the lid was not secure. The kids could look at the creatures and plants through the magnifier and from all angles. Just make sure the lids are on tight or you have escapees which can be interesting!
Most Liked Critical Review
They don't make them like they used to.
I have purchased these boxes several times before for nature education programs, and have always been happy with them. However, sometime in the last year or two the style changed slightly and the quality dropped. They are cheaper brittle plastic than they used to be, so not as durable. Plus the t...op bug door does not stay secured very well. They will last if you are careful with them, but disappointing compared to what they once were.
Reviewed by 28 customers
I would but this product again!
Submitted 11/09/2017
By Guest
From undisclosed
Verified Buyer
The kids enjoy them to collect bugs and outside nature items. They are the perfect size for their hands to hold and look at.
I would buy this product again
Submitted 07/16/2017
By Guest
From undisclosed
Verified Buyer
Bought these for party favors and they were a huge hit.
Happy with this purchase
Submitted 12/05/2016
By Guest
From undisclosed
Verified Buyer
Wide enough for bugs to crawl around and they all arrive in perfect condition. I slapped a hungry caterpillar sticker on them and gave the out as party favors with a caterpillar made out if gumballs. They worked out great!
Great Product! Nothing like it all over the internet!
Submitted 09/23/2016
By Guest
From undisclosed
Verified Buyer
Absolutely darling bug jars. I looked all over for something like this and I ordered 30 - all arrived quickly and in great condition.
I would recommend this company
Submitted 08/25/2016
By Guest
From undisclosed
Verified Buyer
Got the items quickly. The only annoying thing is the daily email requests to write this review. Hopefully they stop now.
Great product
Submitted 02/23/2014
By Jo
From Brooklyn ny
Verified Buyer
Exactly what I was looking for, loved the product.
- Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fun
- Interactive
- Best for
- Gift
- Was this a gift?
- Yes
- I shop as a
- First Time Parent
- How many times have you purchased this product
- Once
not the greatest
Submitted 06/10/2013
By lenore
From Weymouth MA
Verified Buyer
top that lifts to put bug into box broke on all of the six on first use. they snap back in but it is not easy for children to use.
- Cons
- Broke On First Try Using
- Does Not Work Well
- Flimsy
- Was this a gift?
- No
- I shop as a
- Teacher
- How many times have you purchased this product
- Once
This is our second set of bug boxes
Submitted 06/03/2013
By Suehelen
From Edmore, MI
Verified Buyer
I have a daycare and my kids love the bug boxes. They are used every day. I've had the last set for 2 years and just 2 of them are broken. I ordered this set because I wanted to make sure I had a bug box for everyone so they wouldn't argue.
- Pros
- Easy To Use
- Effective Demonstration
- Fun
- Interactive
- Promotes Learning
- Was this a gift?
- No
- I shop as a
- Child Care Provider
- How many times have you purchased this product
- More than Once
Love the idea, made for older kids
Submitted 09/10/2010
By ALKids
From Iowa City, IA
Verified Buyer
I ordered this for use in my family childcare (multi-age) program. I have 6 children ranging in age from 10 months to 3 1/2 years old. The problem with these boxes is that they are made of very fragile plastic. With my toddling toddlers, I can't count on their legs to keep them standing while they walk around with he bug catchers. As the kids are carrying them around, if they drop on the concrete pad in the back yard, they crack. If one falls on the ground and then gets stepped on (oops!), they break. I don't know how to get sturdier plastic on bug catchers, but it would be nice. Also, the plastic for the air vents is a little thin, and also snaps easily. And, as other reviewers have said, the strings don't stay attached. But, I suppose I couldn't have had my hopes that high at such a low price for 6 bug catchers. They are getting a lot of use, and my children love them. I hope they stand the test of time a little better then I expect they will!
- Pros
- Easy To Use
- Cons
- Flimsy
- Was this a gift?
- No
- I shop as a
- Child Care Professional
- How many times have you purchased this product
- Once
was what I expected it to be
Submitted 09/01/2010
By Nicole
From Chicago, IL
Verified Buyer
Comments about Product
I filled mine with party favors for the kids who attended my child's first birthday party. The kids loved them and will love using them in their own back yards.
Comments about the Service
It was delivered prompt and in great condition.
- Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fun
- Interactive
- Promotes Learning
- Best for
- Gift
- Home
- School
- Was this a gift?
- Yes
- I shop as a
- Stay At Home Parent
- How many times have you purchased this product
- Once
Bundles that Include this item

Excellerations® Bug Observation Boxes - Set of 6


Excellerations® Bug Observation Boxes - Set of 6

Excellerations® Bug Observation Boxes - Set of 6

Excellerations® Bug Observation Boxes - Set of 6
Review Snapshot
by PowerReviews
Ratings Distribution
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Star
0
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Describe Yourself
Most Liked Positive Review
Great for bugs, plants and amphibians!
We used these to collect things while on a nature hike, then when we got back to the nature center, we looked at what was found. We collected American Toads, tree frogs, many insects, moss, fungi, flowers and even a spider! We had only one instance where someone dropped one and the bugs escaped an...d had to be caught again, but the lid was not secure. The kids could look at the creatures and plants through the magnifier and from all angles. Just make sure the lids are on tight or you have escapees which can be interesting!
Most Liked Critical Review
They don't make them like they used to.
I have purchased these boxes several times before for nature education programs, and have always been happy with them. However, sometime in the last year or two the style changed slightly and the quality dropped. They are cheaper brittle plastic than they used to be, so not as durable. Plus the t...op bug door does not stay secured very well. They will last if you are careful with them, but disappointing compared to what they once were.
Reviewed by 28 customers
I would but this product again!
Submitted 11/09/2017
By Guest
From undisclosed
Verified Buyer
The kids enjoy them to collect bugs and outside nature items. They are the perfect size for their hands to hold and look at.
I would buy this product again
Submitted 07/16/2017
By Guest
From undisclosed
Verified Buyer
Bought these for party favors and they were a huge hit.
Happy with this purchase
Submitted 12/05/2016
By Guest
From undisclosed
Verified Buyer
Wide enough for bugs to crawl around and they all arrive in perfect condition. I slapped a hungry caterpillar sticker on them and gave the out as party favors with a caterpillar made out if gumballs. They worked out great!
Great Product! Nothing like it all over the internet!
Submitted 09/23/2016
By Guest
From undisclosed
Verified Buyer
Absolutely darling bug jars. I looked all over for something like this and I ordered 30 - all arrived quickly and in great condition.
I would recommend this company
Submitted 08/25/2016
By Guest
From undisclosed
Verified Buyer
Got the items quickly. The only annoying thing is the daily email requests to write this review. Hopefully they stop now.
Great product
Submitted 02/23/2014
By Jo
From Brooklyn ny
Verified Buyer
Exactly what I was looking for, loved the product.
- Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fun
- Interactive
- Best for
- Gift
- Was this a gift?
- Yes
- I shop as a
- First Time Parent
- How many times have you purchased this product
- Once
not the greatest
Submitted 06/10/2013
By lenore
From Weymouth MA
Verified Buyer
top that lifts to put bug into box broke on all of the six on first use. they snap back in but it is not easy for children to use.
- Cons
- Broke On First Try Using
- Does Not Work Well
- Flimsy
- Was this a gift?
- No
- I shop as a
- Teacher
- How many times have you purchased this product
- Once
This is our second set of bug boxes
Submitted 06/03/2013
By Suehelen
From Edmore, MI
Verified Buyer
I have a daycare and my kids love the bug boxes. They are used every day. I've had the last set for 2 years and just 2 of them are broken. I ordered this set because I wanted to make sure I had a bug box for everyone so they wouldn't argue.
- Pros
- Easy To Use
- Effective Demonstration
- Fun
- Interactive
- Promotes Learning
- Was this a gift?
- No
- I shop as a
- Child Care Provider
- How many times have you purchased this product
- More than Once
Love the idea, made for older kids
Submitted 09/10/2010
By ALKids
From Iowa City, IA
Verified Buyer
I ordered this for use in my family childcare (multi-age) program. I have 6 children ranging in age from 10 months to 3 1/2 years old. The problem with these boxes is that they are made of very fragile plastic. With my toddling toddlers, I can't count on their legs to keep them standing while they walk around with he bug catchers. As the kids are carrying them around, if they drop on the concrete pad in the back yard, they crack. If one falls on the ground and then gets stepped on (oops!), they break. I don't know how to get sturdier plastic on bug catchers, but it would be nice. Also, the plastic for the air vents is a little thin, and also snaps easily. And, as other reviewers have said, the strings don't stay attached. But, I suppose I couldn't have had my hopes that high at such a low price for 6 bug catchers. They are getting a lot of use, and my children love them. I hope they stand the test of time a little better then I expect they will!
- Pros
- Easy To Use
- Cons
- Flimsy
- Was this a gift?
- No
- I shop as a
- Child Care Professional
- How many times have you purchased this product
- Once
was what I expected it to be
Submitted 09/01/2010
By Nicole
From Chicago, IL
Verified Buyer
Comments about Product
I filled mine with party favors for the kids who attended my child's first birthday party. The kids loved them and will love using them in their own back yards.
Comments about the Service
It was delivered prompt and in great condition.
- Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fun
- Interactive
- Promotes Learning
- Best for
- Gift
- Home
- School
- Was this a gift?
- Yes
- I shop as a
- Stay At Home Parent
- How many times have you purchased this product
- Once
Review Snapshot
by PowerReviews
Ratings Distribution
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Star
0
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Describe Yourself
Most Liked Positive Review
Great for bugs, plants and amphibians!
We used these to collect things while on a nature hike, then when we got back to the nature center, we looked at what was found. We collected American Toads, tree frogs, many insects, moss, fungi, flowers and even a spider! We had only one instance where someone dropped one and the bugs escaped an...d had to be caught again, but the lid was not secure. The kids could look at the creatures and plants through the magnifier and from all angles. Just make sure the lids are on tight or you have escapees which can be interesting!
Most Liked Critical Review
They don't make them like they used to.
I have purchased these boxes several times before for nature education programs, and have always been happy with them. However, sometime in the last year or two the style changed slightly and the quality dropped. They are cheaper brittle plastic than they used to be, so not as durable. Plus the t...op bug door does not stay secured very well. They will last if you are careful with them, but disappointing compared to what they once were.
Reviewed by 28 customers
I would but this product again!
Submitted 11/09/2017
By Guest
From undisclosed
Verified Buyer
The kids enjoy them to collect bugs and outside nature items. They are the perfect size for their hands to hold and look at.
I would buy this product again
Submitted 07/16/2017
By Guest
From undisclosed
Verified Buyer
Bought these for party favors and they were a huge hit.
Happy with this purchase
Submitted 12/05/2016
By Guest
From undisclosed
Verified Buyer
Wide enough for bugs to crawl around and they all arrive in perfect condition. I slapped a hungry caterpillar sticker on them and gave the out as party favors with a caterpillar made out if gumballs. They worked out great!
Great Product! Nothing like it all over the internet!
Submitted 09/23/2016
By Guest
From undisclosed
Verified Buyer
Absolutely darling bug jars. I looked all over for something like this and I ordered 30 - all arrived quickly and in great condition.
I would recommend this company
Submitted 08/25/2016
By Guest
From undisclosed
Verified Buyer
Got the items quickly. The only annoying thing is the daily email requests to write this review. Hopefully they stop now.
Great product
Submitted 02/23/2014
By Jo
From Brooklyn ny
Verified Buyer
Exactly what I was looking for, loved the product.
- Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fun
- Interactive
- Best for
- Gift
- Was this a gift?
- Yes
- I shop as a
- First Time Parent
- How many times have you purchased this product
- Once
not the greatest
Submitted 06/10/2013
By lenore
From Weymouth MA
Verified Buyer
top that lifts to put bug into box broke on all of the six on first use. they snap back in but it is not easy for children to use.
- Cons
- Broke On First Try Using
- Does Not Work Well
- Flimsy
- Was this a gift?
- No
- I shop as a
- Teacher
- How many times have you purchased this product
- Once
This is our second set of bug boxes
Submitted 06/03/2013
By Suehelen
From Edmore, MI
Verified Buyer
I have a daycare and my kids love the bug boxes. They are used every day. I've had the last set for 2 years and just 2 of them are broken. I ordered this set because I wanted to make sure I had a bug box for everyone so they wouldn't argue.
- Pros
- Easy To Use
- Effective Demonstration
- Fun
- Interactive
- Promotes Learning
- Was this a gift?
- No
- I shop as a
- Child Care Provider
- How many times have you purchased this product
- More than Once
Love the idea, made for older kids
Submitted 09/10/2010
By ALKids
From Iowa City, IA
Verified Buyer
I ordered this for use in my family childcare (multi-age) program. I have 6 children ranging in age from 10 months to 3 1/2 years old. The problem with these boxes is that they are made of very fragile plastic. With my toddling toddlers, I can't count on their legs to keep them standing while they walk around with he bug catchers. As the kids are carrying them around, if they drop on the concrete pad in the back yard, they crack. If one falls on the ground and then gets stepped on (oops!), they break. I don't know how to get sturdier plastic on bug catchers, but it would be nice. Also, the plastic for the air vents is a little thin, and also snaps easily. And, as other reviewers have said, the strings don't stay attached. But, I suppose I couldn't have had my hopes that high at such a low price for 6 bug catchers. They are getting a lot of use, and my children love them. I hope they stand the test of time a little better then I expect they will!
- Pros
- Easy To Use
- Cons
- Flimsy
- Was this a gift?
- No
- I shop as a
- Child Care Professional
- How many times have you purchased this product
- Once
was what I expected it to be
Submitted 09/01/2010
By Nicole
From Chicago, IL
Verified Buyer
Comments about Product
I filled mine with party favors for the kids who attended my child's first birthday party. The kids loved them and will love using them in their own back yards.
Comments about the Service
It was delivered prompt and in great condition.
- Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fun
- Interactive
- Promotes Learning
- Best for
- Gift
- Home
- School
- Was this a gift?
- Yes
- I shop as a
- Stay At Home Parent
- How many times have you purchased this product
- Once
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