A durable, well-designed Ant Farm® that requires no maintenance or messy setup. Just add harvester ants and they will feed on the gel and tunnel through the medium for months, providing hours and hours of ant watching fun. Illuminated Ant Farm Gel Colony Watch as ants dig 3-D tunnels in illuminated nutrient-rich gel. In place of sand and water, the Gel Colony™ uses a special gel medium developed for a 2003 ant experiment on the International Space Station. Food and moisture are self-contained for a maintenance-free experience. No feeding or watering needed! Features Ant habitat pre-filled with tunneling gel LED light module Tunnel starter tool Ant Watcher's Manual Additional Information Requires 2 AAA batteries. (Not included) Ages 6 and up Harvester ants recommended Adult assistance recommended WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.