Funshine Event! Backyard Safari Outfitters Toys

We’ve got ants!!

No cause for alarm, they are all well contained. We are on an “ant-venture” with Backyard Safari Outfitters Antropolis set!

Antropolis is a build-able ecosystem where we can watch ants dig, tunnel, eat, drink, play and “bump heads” as they create a new “anthill.” We received the live ants via mail (frankly, I was a little creeped out and made hubby put them in the ant container – I’m not a bug fan but for my little boy I will try to be!!).

Within twenty-four hours the Harvester Ants started burrowing through the sand, creating passages! It is so cool to watch them carrying chunks of sand around, scurry down the tubes to eat or drink water, … and just be their little ant selves! Our little ants are shy though and decided to take all their sand and move it into piles in their feeding containers… we are trying to encourage them to “move back upstairs!” so we can see them at work a bit more!

Our son is only two, and he’s always asking us ee the ants! He’s going to learn a lot about bugs this summer!

Another great feature of the Antropolis is that while many BYSO toys are designed for outdoor use, this can be explored indoors, which is perfect for rainy days!

It’s definitely a great time of year to check out Backyard Safari Toys to get your little explorers geared up for summer exploration.

They might want to chase storms with the Storm Chaser… use the portable weather pod to track and monitor rain, sleet, hail, snow and wind. The compass will teach kids to find true north, and the anemometer measures wind speed. You can collect and measure rainfall, or check air temperatures. This would be perfect for a tree house/fort, or taking on treks and camping expeditions!

Keep them hydrated with the Field Canteen… after sun protection, nothing’s more important than keeping kids hydrated in hot weather. A realistic canteen has a fabric holder to protect and insulate, and a “no lose” cap band and shoulder strap for transport! The perfect accessory for any field work!

Dig and explore with the 6-in-1 Field Tools – sturdy tools with hundreds of uses – gather samples, excavate, signal with the safety whistle, and also clip right onto your child’s vest or belt loop for easy access!

I love how sturdy and useful the toys from Backyard Safari Outfitters are. And, they each come with a “patch” that kids can earn when they complete their explorations! You can get a BYSO Cargo Vest to affix all their earned badges to, so these toys are a great “collectible” item to get for kids at birthdays, Christmas, and other special occasions so they can earn all the patches!

Find Backyard Safari Outfitters gear and tools online and at variou retailers like Toys R Us and Walmart! Keep up with the adventures on Facebook and Twitter!

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Thanks to Backyard Safari Outfitters for providing items for review and offering a giveaway! All opinions are my own and 100% honest!