Registration Requirements: Preregistration required.  

Intended Audience: This experience is most suited for families with children 7 and up. Attendance with younger children is up to their adults’ discretion. Children must be accompanied by an adult.   

Program Description: Meet a live bat up close and personal as we explore these mysterious nocturnal flying mammals, why they’re protected, and how you can help them. We’ll then head out and use high-tech equipment to listen to bats as they search for food. 

What to Expect: We’ll have a 30–45-minute bat talk followed by some bat-related activities before we head out on the trail to look for bats. 

Where to Meet: Registered participants will meet at the Creekside Barn at our Long Branch Farm and Trails location.  Due to bridge damage, the main entrance is temporarily closed.

PLEASE NOTE THE TEMPORARY ENTRANCE: 1600 Fay Road.

• Coordinates to the temporary Fay Road entrance from Google Maps: 39°14'00.2"N 84°11'15.1"W.
• Look for a small red gatehouse at this entrance.
• The existing one-lane maintenance road has been re-graveled and vehicular bump outs have been added to allow for two-way traffic. 

Cost: Ticket fees include daily admission.

Check your email for registration information regarding this transaction. SAVE A TREE, please retain your order number or save an electronic copy of the email acknowledgement as a receipt. You may be asked for your order number from your transaction to gain entry at the gate/to attend your program. Visitor Services associates can also verify your etickets from the order number or by name.

Please note that our program and cancellation policies vary. By completing registration for this program, you agree to the following general program policies.