Bat Night (Cool Summer Nights)

Are you feeling batty? Come and celebrate the only flying mammals — bats! The evening will be filled with fun, educational activities, talks, and crafts designed to help you better appreciate these amazing aerial acrobats! 🦇

Tonight's Schedule:

Presentations in the Warden Oasis Theater:
6:30 p.m. Basically Bats
Discover the truth about bats with Crystal Holcombe, one of the Desert Museum's very own keepers! Get answers to common questions like, "Are bats flying rodents? Are they blind?"

8:00 p.m. What About Bats?
Join Susan Chappel, Kartchner Caverns State Park Ranger, as she dispels bat myths and discusses their ecological contributions and how we can help. Susan is also a Bat Ambassador with Bat Conservation International!

Live Music on the Ironwood Patio:
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Enjoy the jazzy tunes of Unified Field Theory! 🎷

Throughout the Night:

• Look for Museum Docents interpreting live animals and sharing insights on scorpions, rattlesnakes, and more!
• 6:00 - 9:30 p.m. Stingray Touch Exhibit
  Admission: $2 Members / $4 Non-Members
  Interact with fascinating cow nose stingrays at the Stingray Touch experience. Feel the touch of a ray!
• 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. Packrat Playhouse
  An indoor play space for children to explore the desert through the eyes of a packrat!
• 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Art Exhibits
  Explore 'Sonoran Treasures' in the Ironwood Gallery, showcasing 2D and 3D works that highlight the interconnectedness of flora, fauna, and geology in the Southwest.

Signature Drink — Bat Bite:
Enjoy a delicious mix of Malibu, cold brew coffee, and vanilla syrup! 🍹

About Cool Summer Nights:
Open till 10:00 p.m. on Saturdays June–August! Experience the Desert Museum like never before, as it comes alive at night. Bats, otters, and glowing scorpions await your exploration!

Learn more: Cool Summer Nights
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