Monteverde Bat Jungle
This vacation, it's time to get 'batty' at the Monteverde Bat Jungle. Learn all about these interesting mammals, how they're important to the environment, and why they're not as scary as monster movies make them out to be. A fun, educational excursion for families and nature lovers, the Monteverde Bat Jungle represents the life's work of Dr. Richard K. LaVal, PhD Wildlife Science.
- Duration:
- 1 hrs
- Available Days:
- Every day
- Schedule:
- Any time between Thu Jan 01 1970 09:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) and Thu Jan 01 1970 17:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
- Inquire for Transportation
- Mobile Ticket Included
- Offered in English, Spanish
This vacation, it's time to get 'batty' at the Monteverde Bat Jungle. Learn all about these interesting mammals, how they're important to the environment, and why they're not as scary as monster movies make them out to be. A fun, educational excursion for families and nature lovers, the Monteverde Bat Jungle represents the life's work of Dr. Richard K. LaVal, PhD Wildlife Science.
Monteverde, Costa Rica is known for many things and outdoor adventure is at the top of the list. Zoom down crisp clear rivers on whitewater rafting excursions. Zip line across forest canopies and walk through the sky on elevated bridges. Explore a charming town with friendly people, and indulge in some of the freshest, most delicious ice cream you've ever had in your life. That's just the start! Nature, wildlife, and amazing memories are waiting for you when you spend your next vacation in Monteverde's great outdoors.
Whether you want to start your adventures off slow, or need a pause from high adrenaline activities, the Monteverde Bat Jungle should definitely be on your itinerary. More than just an opportunity to learn something new, the Bat Jungle is simply fun and interesting. Listen to bat echolocation and conversation through speakers. Watch them thrive in a recreation of their natural environment. Enjoy:
- 8 species.
- 80 bats.
- 560 square feet (52 sq m) of flight space.
- Watch bats feast upon nectar and fruit.
These little critters help pollinate, keep bug populations under control, play a role in reforestation, and so much more. Learn to give bats the admiration they deserve. You may even find yourself inspired to build a bat house when you get back home!
Add the Monteverde Bat Jungle to your travel itinerary today, and focus on nothing but the good times when you let your Anywhere Local Expert manage all of your vacation's tours, accommodations, and transportation.
What to Bring
Comfortable clothes and shoes, camera.
What's included
Expert local guide, flashlight, entrance fee.
Transportation
Many of our tours and activities offer transportation pick up & drop off options from several locations and destinations. Options vary by tour, see “BOOKING REQUEST” for full details.
Traveler Comments
Interesting presentation from a bat expert. Most time is spent listening to bat talk and just a little actually with the bats.
We loved this place. It was very informative and we loved seeing the bats up close.
Being bat biologists from the U.S., it was great to see some of the bats of Costa Rica up close and personal. Phillipe lead our tour and was very knowledgeable and friendly.
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