This Ant Universe allows you to study the behavior of ants in a unique, self-contained environment. Watch ants create 3-D tunnels in a Space-Age environment and observe them as they live and work in their fascinating non-toxic gel home. Ant Universe comes filled with a translucent gel that serves as a tunneling medium and as a water and food source for the ants. The kit includes: Ant Habitat, space gel, 5x ant viewer, tunnel starter and instruction/fact book. Ants are not included in this kit. Simply fill out an order form in the back of the instuction manual to order your ants.