Kid Fads

ANT FARMS

Ant Farm: During the 50s, ant farms were a popular thing. An ant farm is a glass framed case with dirt and path for ants to go through.
The first and most famous company that sold these ant farms was called Uncle Milton’s which was created by Milton Levine
- When the company was sold, it was valued between $ 30-40 million
Sold through mail order
- Ants were shipped as well through a mailing coupon
There are many types of ant farms
- Regular Ant farm
- Giant Ant Farm
- Vintage Ant Farm
- Ant Farm Revolution
  - Zoom into your ants and the will be projected outside the actual farm
- Ant farms were originally made with sand, now they are available with gel
From these Ant farms came other things
- Butterfly Jungle
- Planet Frog
- Bug Jug
- etc.
Ant farms became a popular fad during the 1950s because they stoked curiosity and provided a fascinating educational experience
- Ant Farms are mostly directed towards curious children. They were, in some cases, used as first pets as they only lasted a couple months.
- Ant farms are also very appeasing to insect enthusiasts and budding scientist
Ant Farms are still available on the internet today.