Costa Rica: Monteverde – Bat Jungle

There is a one of a kind wildlife experience to be had at Monteverde at Bat Jungle – 90 live bats from 8 species typical for Monteverde flying in a simulated night-time jungle in a large enclosure. Come during the feeding times and you can get the closest imaginable look at these flying mammals. All of the species exhibited are fruitivores and feed on bananas, guava, watermelon pieces dripping with juice. You can see bats hanging, even with little baby bats, and socializing and communicating.