Animals Suitable for the Classroom
Suggestions for animals that can be brought into the classroom for short lengths of time.
Due to their unique needs, some animals are more appropriate for bringing into a classroom than others. Before bringing in an animal, be sure to review our Animals in the Classroom recommendations and consider the following choices.
Butterflies
Commercially-produced butterfly kits. These kits, commonly with the Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui) species come with an artificial diet and all you need to grow a butterfly. The transformation time is usually just a few weeks and if you time it right you can release the butterfly outdoors in the springtime.
