ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This kit includes everything you need to hatch your monarch butterflies. The growth and development of butterflies are climate-dependent. In colder conditions, the pupa will take longer to hatch as a butterfly; in warmer conditions, their growth will be accelerated.

If you are a school or institution that has a deadline for raising the butterflies, please inform us when placing your order so we can do our best to meet your timeline. While we have a substantial volume of kits available, we fill orders on the priority they are placed, so we advise placing your order as far in advance as possible. Each year, we have a limited number of monarch kits available, and we, therefore, fill orders on a first come first serve basis.

To learn more about the process of raising, caring, and releasing butterflies, please visit our FAQ and blog for detailed information. If there is something you’d like to add, please let us know at info@monarchbutterflies.ca and we’ll be sure to add it.

SHIPPING TIME

The season for shipping monarch butterfly kits runs from the end of July-September, weather and season permitting. We have a limited volume of kits available, and therefore fill orders on the priority they are placed, so we advise placing your order as far in advance as possible.

All shipments are made through Canada Post and shipped to the address provided, however, they may choose, at their discretion, to leave your package at your front door, a side door, with a concierge, at a safe drop location, in a community mailbox, or tag it for pickup at your local post office. Although we wish they can hand-deliver every package, it is out of our control. Please ensure you provide the most accurate postal address and any special instructions if needed.

In the past, we’ve used other courier and delivery services, and our experience has been that Canada Post takes the most care when handling our packages. After years of service, we developed a relationship with Canada Post as they are aware of the contents of our packages and use special handling with every delivery.

All of our packages are shipped expedited and with XpressPost including a tracking number and standard $100 postal insurance. Postal insurance is included on all orders and any claims for damage or lost packages should be made to Canada Post. For full details on Canada Posts delivery terms and conditions, please visit www.canadapost-postescanada.ca.