Families and friends are invited to enjoy film, education, adventure, food and have some fun as Bat Night returns to the Sunshine Coast.
It’s the tenth year the event has been running.
The event is free and promises something for all ages with wildlife presentations, batpack bag printing, craft activities, dedicated speakers and an outdoor movie under the stars.
It will be held at Maleny Showgrounds on Saturday, October 12, from 1pm-8pm.
Sunshine Coast Council Environment and Liveability Portfolio Councillor Maria Suarez invited the community to join Council and the beloved mascot, Frankie the flying fox, to discover the incredible world of bats and the vital role they play in keeping our environment healthy.
“Bat Night offers a chance to learn more about these important winged creatures and ways to co-exist with them to live in a wildlife-friendly biosphere,” Cr Suarez said.
“There will be plenty of activities to be entertained and educated about our nocturnal friends.
“Mark your calendars and spread the word – Bat Night promises to be a fun afternoon for the whole family.”
The organisers pressed that Bats are essential to our ecosystem as they pollinate plants and disperse seeds, helping to keep our forests healthy.
However, many bat species are under threat due to habitat loss and other environmental pressures.
By learning about and supporting bat conservation, we can help ensure these incredible creatures continue to thrive and keep our environment healthy.
Bat Night 2024 program
- Geckoes wildlife native wildlife presentation: Meet some of Australia’s amazing native animals up close!
- Guided tours to the nearby Pecan Park roost: Explore the natural habitat of our local flying-foxes.
- ‘Batpack’ bag printing and other art activities: Get creative and take home a unique souvenir.
- Dedicated speakers’ program from bat experts: Learn from the best in the field about bat conservation and ecology.
- Educational and market stalls: Discover more about bats and pick up some fantastic goodies.
- Food stalls: Enjoy a variety of delicious treats.
- Outdoor cinema under the stars: Bring a blanket and a picnic to relax and watch a Wall-E under the night sky.
Don’t forget to bring a torch to watch the local flying-fox colony “fly out” for the night – a sight you won’t want to miss!
Dress up in your favourite batty costume and join the fun!
Event details:
- Date: Saturday, October 12
- Time: 1pm – 8pm. Activity stalls and guided roost tours open until 5pm.
- Location: Maleny Showgrounds, 13 Maleny Stanley River Rd, Maleny.
- Free tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/tenth-annual-australasian-bat-night-maleny-tickets-1002161170037
