Year of the Bat at El Paso Zoo

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Year of the Bat Kickoff Celebration at the El Paso Zoo! January 28-29, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The El Paso Zoo will host a kickoff the Year of the Bat on January 28-29 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Join us to help raise awareness about Bat conservation and learn about these magnificent creatures. Daily activities will include bat games, arts & crafts, bat enrichment programs and more. (Activities included with regular Zoo admission)

Build a Bat House Workshop – January 28 at 11am.

Learn how to build a bat house in this fun hands-on interactive workshop.  Bats are essential for maintaining healthy ecosystems and installing a bat house is a great way to support these insect eating species. ($10 per person, $9 for members). For more information and to register visit elpasozoo.org/adventure or call 521-1850.

Batty Sleepover – January 27, 6 p.m. – 9 a.m.

Spend the night at the zoo and discover information about our local bats, make bat enrichments and celebrate the Year of the Bat! Also enjoy a jam packed time with a nocturnal tour, animal encounter, campfire, bat story time and behind the scenes tour! All you need is your pillow and a blanket.  Cots are provided.   $30 non-member, $27 member.  Ages 7+ (Must have at least 1 adult per 5 children). For more information and to register visit elpasozoo.org/adventure or call 521-1850.