Bat Day

A small brown bat is held by a person wearing gloves.
A federally endangered Indiana bat is evaluated by a researcher during Mammoth Cave's Bat Night.

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Plans for Bat Day 2026 are underway!

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Bat Day is made possible by support from Friends of Mammoth Cave National Park who work in cooperation with the National Park Service to fund projects and programs that protect, preserve, and enhance the natural and cultural resources, and the visitor experience of Mammoth Cave National Park.

 
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Bats

Bats of all shapes and sizes.

A bat with an outstretched wing being held.
Bat Surveys

Learn how park scientists study bats

Last updated: September 4, 2025

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 7
Mammoth Cave, KY 42259-0007

Phone:

270 758-2180

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