Eco-Dome by Wild Science - Toy Review
First I thought Wild Science had really outdone themselves with their Ant-Lantis ant habitat. But this kit is really amazing and I think it’s is even more interesting and educational than Ant-Lantis. The Eco Dome is basically an entire green ecosystem. Everything from the real world is simulated– plants, dirt, rivers/lake, clouds, rain, sun, etc. First, you put it by a lamp or near a window to provide it’s source of energy (simulating the sun). This “sunlight” will cause water vapor from the lake to evaporate which will then condense when it cools off (at night or when you turn the light out). When this condensation reaches the top of the enclosure rain droplets form and water the plants and keep the dirt moist and then run off back into the reservoir (simulated lake).
The Eco Dome is an expensive kit for around $60 US but it’s a very interesting learning tool. Plus it’s connectible to all of the other Wild Science kits such as their Ant Colony or Ant Jungle. Despite the price tag, I can completely recommend this kit for its educational value as well as its fun factor.