Rare Twins Born at Lubee...and You Can Name Them!


	(Variable flying fox 'Coral' and her twins)

Name a baby bat and support Lubee!

Lubee Bat Conservancy is proud to announce the recent births of several pups, including Variable flying fox twins. This is only the second ever documented case of twins in this species. The first occurred at Lubee in 2009.

10 pups were born April 29 - August 18

- 4 male & 1 female Malayan flying fox

- 3 male & 2 female Variable flying fox

We'd like to offer you the opportunity to name a bat and support Lubee's conservation & education programs. We are seeking pledges of $250 or greater, and as a thank you, you will be able to name one of the pups. As they grow, your bat will be an ambassador for its species and the habitats we strive to protect.

To name the twins (both male) we are asking $500.

You will receive a personalized "Adopt-a-Bat" portfolio featuring a photo of the bat that you named and a certificate imprinted with the chosen name. All names and donors will be featured in an upcoming e-newsletter and on our Facebook page.

Please contact [email protected] to arrange your special pledge and use Baby Bat in the subject line.

Deadline is Monday, October 9. Adopt-a-Bat gift portfolios will be mailed the following week.

(Malayan flying fox 'Beulah' and her pup)

Bat Fest 2017 - DISMISS THE MYTHS!

Lubee Bat Conservancy is excited to welcome everyone to our 13th Annual Florida Bat Festival held Saturday, October 21, 10-5.

Our Flying Giants are ready to dispel the myths and superstitions surrounding these gentle animals.

* ADMISSION IS $5 FOR CHILDREN AGES 5-12 (KIDS 4 AND UNDER FREE) AND $8 PER ADULT.

* THE BEER GARDEN AT BATFEST IS $25 ONLINE/$28 AT GATE (includes festival entry). Funds are used for our ongoing research, conservation, and community education programs.

- View giant fruit bats!

- Enjoy activities, games, & educational exhibits!

- Enter the raffle prize drawing featuring a Walt Disney World Parks Package!

- Check out t he Kids Zone featuring Bounce Houses provided by SpaceWalk of Gainesville.

What's New This Year...Scavenger Hunt, Native Bats, Human Foosball, and an expanded Beer Garden!!

Dismiss The Myths! Learn if the 13 most "popular" bat superstitions are indeed something to fear. Go on a scavenger hunt and discover all the bat superstition posters located throughout the festival and YOU be the judge!

Interactive Native Bat Displays Journey into the Lubee barn and discover interactive displays highlighting native FL species and the habitats they live. Guests will also learn about echolocation and how to ID bats through their calls.

Human Foosball That's right, play a game of Human Foosball, sponsored by WeFooz! Check out their website!