Geosafari Ant Factory

Give students a window into the miniature, complex world of ants with this Ant Farm-an engaging, hands-on educational tool that brings life science lessons to life. Designed as an escape-proof observation habitat, the Ant Farm allows children to explore the fascinating behaviours, teamwork, and social hierarchy of ants. With its transparent construction, learners can clearly view tunnel digging, food sharing, and colony interactions, offering a tangible understanding of natural ecosystems and insect biology. This interactive experience encourages curiosity, scientific inquiry, and a sense of responsibility as children care for their tiny colony.

This resource is particularly valuable for exploring ecological concepts such as interdependence, survival strategies, and species-specific behaviour. Whether used as a long-term classroom display or a short-term experiment, the Ant Farm inspires deep learning through observation and discovery.

Educational Benefits:

• Encourages investigation into insect biology and colony behaviours
• Enhances understanding of ecosystems, food chains, and environmental interdependence
• Reinforces scientific skills such as observation, journaling, and hypothesis testing
• Promotes responsibility and empathy through daily care and maintenance
• Supports curriculum links in biology, environmental science, and social structures

Classroom Ideas:

• Use as a live model during life science or mini-beast units
• Encourage students to record behavioural changes over time in science journals
• Create comparison activities between human and ant social systems
• Use the habitat as the basis for an inquiry-based science fair project

Specifications:

• Includes a clear, escape-proof ant habitat measuring approximately 23 cm (H) x 38 cm (W)
• Supplied with tunnelling material (sand or gel, depending on the version)
• Includes a 24-page guidebook with ant care tips and observation prompts
• Comes with a water dropper and canal-starting tool
• Ants not included-must be sourced responsibly by the user
• Suitable for children aged 5+ years