Kartchner Caverns State Park Bat Fest

SAVE THE DATE! 🦇
Kartchner Caverns State Park Bat Fest
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Join park rangers, community partners, and local organizations at the Discovery Center for a fun-filled celebration of our incredible flying friends!

Discover the vital role bats play in our ecosystems and learn about the important conservation efforts happening right here in Arizona.

Enjoy a full day of activities for all ages, including:
• Arts & crafts
• Live bat ambassadors
• Children’s activities
• Book readings
• Costume contests
• Educational presentations from local bat experts

Participating partners include:
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Bat Conservation International
Buecher Biological Consulting
Enard Lab
Flittermouse (with plush bat toys available for purchase!)
Chiricahua National Monument
Las Milpitas
U.S. Forest Service
Vizcarra Biological Consulting

Mark your calendar! You don’t want to miss this bat-tastic day! 🖤🦇