Let's Go Batty @ Wellington Discovery Forest

Come join the Nearer to Nature SW Team and Kelly from the Conservation Council of WA as she teaches us about native bats while the sun sets and then leads us on a night walk with special microphones that pick up the sound of the bat calls in the dark - we may even catch a glimpse of these elusive fast flyers as they forage for insects.

Most bat sounds are at frequencies that can’t be heard by the human ear, needing special microphones and software to translate the calls into frequencies we can hear and observe.

The Wellington Discovery Forest is home to the Chocolate Wattled Bat. With a face that perhaps only a mother could love and a voracious appetite for insects, come find out if it really tastes like a Freddo Frog. Please note – we do not advocate taste-testing bats.

So, hop in your bat mobile and come join us. Lets go batty!

This activity is suitable for the whole family. Tickets must be purchased for all members of the family (children under 5 free).

Terms and Conditions

• Minimum number of participants required. Event organizers have the right to cancel the event if minimum numbers are not reached. The decision to cancel the event is made 1-2 days before the commencement of the event and notice will be given to participants via email or phone contact. A full refund will be provided.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult and be under their responsibility during the event.
• A full refund will be provided for any cancellations more than 48 hours before the start time of the activity. 

If you have any questions about this activity, please email swecoed@dbca.wa.gov.au.