Welcome to the high tech ant farm! This ant farm was originally taken into space on one of the shuttle flights to test how the ants would function in a zero gravity atmosphere. The gel contains all the nutrients the ants will need. This set can provide hours of educational entertainment for the oldest or youngest person in the house. When the ants are done, there are instructions on how to rmove the housing and solidify the gel into a new age sculpture! You can provide your own ants or they allow you to order them!!