Bat Jungle Exhibit
Ninety members of eight different species of bats going about their normal activities right before your eyes in a large exhibit.
Nature & Wildlife
Bats are so fast that in the wild, we rarely notice them. In the Bat Jungle Exhibit, however, you can see them so well that you can notice how they move, observe them with their young, and spot subtle differences between species. You will be fascinated by what you see, hear, and learn.
It’s a type of exhibit you can’t find in many places and thus shouldn’t miss. It’s educational but also enjoyable.
- Forty years of experience went into creating this exhibit. Its creator is a true expert. You will learn so much while wide-eyed watching the adorable bats.
- These creatures are so cute when seen up close but behind plexiglass. Without the fear of them flying into you or biting you, you can observe them, their movements, how they nurse their young, and more.
What to Expect from the Bat Jungle Exhibit
- You can see 90 bats from eight species all in this exhibit.
- Bats are nocturnal, so the lights are off, but you can use a flashlight.
- You can hear the sounds they make because of a particular machine.
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Bat Jungle Exhibit Is Featured in These Trips
Here are some of the combo trips we recommend you to check out if you want to experience Bat Jungle Exhibit:
Welcome to the Bat Jungle Exhibit
Richard Laval, the creator of the bat house Monteverde, is a long-time citizen of Monteverde and has dedicated the majority of his life to learning about bats and sharing his appreciation for these misunderstood, strangely cute creatures of the night.
Simulated Nocturnal Jungle Environment
While there are many parts of the bat jungle exhibition in Monteverde, the most sought-after part is the simulated bat environment. The enclosure is 57 feet in length and features an ultrasonic microphone. The bats believe it’s night, so they are awake, flying, eating, socializing, and taking care of their young.
The Importance of Bats
Did you know that the most numerous mammal of Costa Rica is the bat? Bats are nocturnal and will avoid break light, event the moonlight. Most people will take the tour because of an interest in seeing bats up close.
Another fun fact about bats is that bats will feed on insect, others will feed on fruit or the nectar of flowers. This is why bats are beneficial for the environmant because they are needed to control the insect population, regenerate the forest, and pollinate flowers.
In this tour, you’ll learn about where bats root, what they eat, how their wings are different from birds', and conservation efforts. Different species will feed on different types of insects, flowers and even frogs or fish.
Last fun fact, you probably knew that dolphins and whales use sonar called echolocation but did you know that is how bats figure out how far an object is away from them or even how big something is.
The tour will give you a lot of information and more fun facts for you to take back to your family and friends. And who knows, maybe one of your kids will want to be “A Chiropterologist,” someone who studies all about bats!
FAQ about the Bat Jungle Exhibit
Do I need a guide for the Bat Jungle Exhibit?
Costa Rican Vacations does recommend a guide, as they will notice and point out details you might otherwise miss.
When’s the best time to visit?
Just before 11 am, which is feeding time.
Where can you see bats in Costa Rica?
In most forests, especially on night tours, you can see bats, but seeing them up close is only done at the Bat Jungle Exhibit.