SCHEDULE A TOUR!
KURI - Spectacled Flying Fox
Snarf Sanrf - South eastern myotis
Every time you visit Lubee Bat Conservancy
YOU are helping save species!
COVID NOTICE: We are still requiring ALL participants of ALL ages that masks be worn while in the bat viewing areas.
As more citizens become vaccinated, our restrictions will be updated. Thank you for understanding.
WHAT TO EXPECT TO SEE:
Lubee Bat Conservancy offers a unique opportunity for our guests to view some of the largest and most endangered species of Bats in the world up close! Lubee houses 200 Bats representing 13 species, including the Malayan Flying Fox, which can attain a wingspan of 6'. The majority of our Bats are frugivorous, and can be viewed in close proximity while they interact among themselves and with numerous enrichment items!
PRIVATE TOURS
During a Private Tour, your group will be guided by one of our Animal Care Staff Members into the wonderful world of bats, have the opportunity to step into enclosures to view the bats up close, and help create enrichment items for the bats. This intimate setting allows for small groups to enjoy a fun afternoon with our bats.
There is NO handling/holding of bats during tours.
Disregard of this rule is immediate grounds for removal. No refunds.
ALL tours are required to schedule in advance, with a 48 hour notice. Tours are available Sunday - Saturday at 1pm and can last up to 1.5hrs. We STRONGLY suggest that you schedule your tour 4 weeks in advance. Our busiest time of year starts in September and ends in December. Please plan ahead. All tour requests are First Come, First Serve.
Same day requests or walk-ins can not be accommodated.
NO EXCEPTIONS!!!
A minimum donation of $100 must be met per tour.
Look over the Tour Calendar below for available tour dates, prior to filling out your Tour Form.
SCHOOL TOURS
During a School Field Trip Tour, your students will be guided by one of our Animal Care Staff Members into the wonderful world of bats, where they will be engaged with an age appropriate presentation aligned with the FL State Standards. Our programs are geared for ages 4 to 18 years old, with programs for college age classes too. Your Field Trip will consist of a PPT presentation, followed by a viewing of our bats up close, and if time allows, participating in Bat inspired games!
There is NO handling/holding of bats during tours.
Disregard of this rule is immediate grounds for removal. No refunds.
Shaded picnic tables are available for lunch before or after your tour. For lunch prior to your tour, please arrive by 10:30am.
ALL tours are required to scheduled in advance, with a 48 hour notice. Field Trips are available Monday - Friday starting at 11AM and will last 1.5 to 2 hours. We are not capable of accommodating earlier tour requests.
A minimum donation of $100 must be met per tour. See the donation guide on the School Request Form below for more details.
Look over the Tour Calendar below for available tour dates, prior to filling out your Tour Form.
The Tour Calendar is for reference only.
Dates may not be reflected immediately and could be unavailable upon submitting. Be flexible with your dates. If you know you'll be in the area, plan early! Tour spaces fill up fast!!
Requests made over the weekend will not be answered until the next business day.