The Large Release Cage is custom made in house so we do ask for as much time as possible to provide release cages. Release Cage are perfect for a display of monarch butterflies and painted lady butterflies. Both types of butterflies can be mixed together for display. The size of the cage is 12 inches by 12 inches and is shipped FedEx ground in advance of your butterflies. Live butterflies are sent in transfer envelopes and in most cases to arrive the day before the event. We recommend transferring the butterflies into the display cage an hour before they are to be used. The display cage can then be used as a mass release container for releasing the butterflies all at once. Please call or email with any other questions.

Transfer instructions Place your release cage in front of a window with the sun shinning in. This will make transferring easier because the butterflies will be instinctively drawn to the light. To place butterflies in cage, untie the ribbon on top of cage & open up the netting. Open the envelope so your finger can still hold it closed so the butterfly doses not fly out. Reach in from the top of the net with the envelope and release the butterflies into the net. A helpful hint is to have a rubber band around your wrist so when you pull your hand out you can apply the rubber band and seal the net. Repeat this until the butterflies are in your release cage. If you want to do additional decorating to you net and add flowers to the bottom, that is a great idea, just make sure to rinse the flowers to prevent any pesticides from harming the butterflies. If you have any questions or need some help, please don’t hesitate to contact us.