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product_id: 242963044
title: "Bug Jar - Outdoor Toys - Bug Catcher for Kids - Pocket Microscope with 4x Zoom - Ideal for Kids Camping - Mini Scope Viewer - Bug-Friendly Bug Viewer"
brand: "hape"
price: "€ 14.99"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 10
category: "Hape"
url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/242963044-bug-jar-outdoor-toys-bug-catcher-for-kids-pocket-microscope
store_origin: GR
region: Greece
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# ventilated bug-friendly design compact & portable with strap 4x zoom magnifier Bug Jar - Outdoor Toys - Bug Catcher for Kids - Pocket Microscope with 4x Zoom - Ideal for Kids Camping - Mini Scope Viewer - Bug-Friendly Bug Viewer

**Brand:** hape
**Price:** € 14.99
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔎 Discover the tiny world around you—because every bug has a story!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Bug Jar - Outdoor Toys - Bug Catcher for Kids - Pocket Microscope with 4x Zoom - Ideal for Kids Camping - Mini Scope Viewer - Bug-Friendly Bug Viewer by hape
- **How much does it cost?** € 14.99 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/242963044-bug-jar-outdoor-toys-bug-catcher-for-kids-pocket-microscope)

## Best For

- hape enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted hape brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Bug-Friendly & Breathable:** Ventilation holes ensure safe, humane observation without harming your tiny discoveries.
- • **Explore Nature Like a Pro:** 4x magnification reveals intricate insect details for budding entomologists.
- • **On-the-Go Adventure Ready:** Lightweight design with carrying strap makes outdoor exploration effortless and fun.
- • **Foster Curiosity & Respect:** Hands-on learning encourages empathy for nature while developing critical thinking.
- • **Measure & Compare with Precision:** Grid bottom lets kids quantify and compare their finds, boosting STEM skills.

## Overview

The Hape Bug Jar is a compact, bamboo-crafted bug catcher designed for kids aged 4 and up. Featuring a 4x magnifying glass, ventilation holes, and a measuring grid, it offers a safe, educational way to observe insects up close. Its portable design with a carrying strap makes it perfect for outdoor adventures, promoting curiosity, respect for nature, and STEM learning through hands-on exploration.

## Description

Observe insects up close with this portable bug catcher featuring a magnifying glass, LED light, and ventilation for a safe, hands-on nature exploration experience.

Review: Brilliant fun and educational toy. Hours of outdoor entertainment for the summer and school holidays - These little bug pots with 5× magnification lenses were a winner with my grandsons aged 2 and 4. They could really see the details of spiders and wood lice. We also found a baby slow worm and a baby grass snake which were released straight away where we found them. I an sure that when the summer arrives there will be lots more of mini beasts to find and study. The pots are hard to open at times. There is a knack to closing them. You need to gently push the lid down anad twist the pot at the same time.
Review: Great - My little granddaughter just loves this, she is only 2 but loves looking for insects to put in it

## Features

- IDEAL FOR BUDDING ENTOMOLOGISTS: The jar’s magnifying glass and air holes allow your young entomologist to observe the lives of tiny creatures up close and then gently release them back into the wild.
- PORTABLE INSECT STUDY CENTRE: This microscope for kids features a lid and magnifying glass with a 4x zoom, grid bottom for measuring specimens and ventilation holes. With the carrying strap, little explorers can take this compact toy with them on outdoor adventures.
- EXAMINE, MEASURE, COMPARE: Children can use the magnifying glasses and measuring grid on the bottom to compare the size of the different insects they’ve collected.
- GENTLY DOES IT: Looking closely at insects can help to teach children to respect the complexity and uniqueness of each creature in a fun, hands-on way that’s gentle on bugs.
- PROMOTES A LOVE OF NATURE: Made for adventure, this kids magnifying glass helps to boost the development of socialisation, problem-solving, and critical and creative thinking skills all while enjoying the great outdoors.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B081BL1VDW |
| Age Range Description | 4 Years + |
| Best Sellers Rank | 40,874 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) 53 in Explorer Toys |
| Brand Name | Hape |
| Country Of Origin | China |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (756) |
| Educational Objective | Teaching children about nature and animals |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 06943478027114 |
| Included Components | Explorers Bug Jar |
| Is Assembly Required | No |
| Item Dimensions | 7.2 x 7.2 x 8.5 centimetres |
| Item Type Name | Bug Jar |
| Item Weight | 0.1 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Hape |
| Manufacturer Part Number | E5577 |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | 12 months |
| Material Type | Bamboo |
| Maximum Age Recommendation | 96 |
| Minimum Age Recommendation | 48.0 |
| Model Number | E5577 |
| Set Name | Nature Fun |
| Size | 7.11 x 7.11 x 8.38 cm |
| Subject | NONBOOK/Kinder- und Jugendbücher/Sonstiges |
| Theme | Insects |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |

## Product Details

- **Age range (description):** 4 Years +
- **Brand:** Hape
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 7.2 x 7.2 x 8.5 centimetres
- **Size:** 7.11 x 7.11 x 8.38 cm
- **Theme:** Insects

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant fun and educational toy. Hours of outdoor entertainment for the summer and school holidays
*by T***G on 14 April 2025*

These little bug pots with 5× magnification lenses were a winner with my grandsons aged 2 and 4. They could really see the details of spiders and wood lice. We also found a baby slow worm and a baby grass snake which were released straight away where we found them. I an sure that when the summer arrives there will be lots more of mini beasts to find and study. The pots are hard to open at times. There is a knack to closing them. You need to gently push the lid down anad twist the pot at the same time.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great
*by J***R on 9 May 2021*

My little granddaughter just loves this, she is only 2 but loves looking for insects to put in it

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good idea but lid problem
*by A***R on 30 January 2026*

This is a fun idea and I think my 3 year old is going to love it if he ever gets it to work - unfortunately the lid is very difficult to screw on.

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*Store origin: GR*
*Last updated: 2026-04-23*