Watch bats during the day? YOU CAN do it at Niabi!
Come see the new bats at Niabi Zoo! The exhibit, which features Seba's short-tailed bats, uses lighting systems and other technologies to reverse day and night making the animals active and alert for visitor's "night exhibit" experience.
"People are fascinated by bats, and they are of great importance in nature" said Lee Jackson, director of Niabi Zoo. "Bats are known insect-eaters, cutting down on the mosquito population. In addition, some are frugivores, meaning they eat fruit. Some plants depend partly or wholly on bats to pollinate their flowers or spread their seeds."
Seba's short-tailed bats are found in Central America, the northern parts of South America and in the Antilles islands. They are medium-sized with relatively short ears, and a triangular nose. They have fur that is dense and soft, and they can be a variety of colors, ranging from black to brown to gray - with both albino and orange individuals found in some areas.
Hours & admission
Niabi Zoo will remain open for the 2017 season until Sunday, Oct. 29. Admission is FREE Tuesday through Friday until Oct. 27.
Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (last entry 3 p.m.)
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