The Bat Jungle

This is a very unique experience. The "Bat Jungle" itself is not very large, but the experience is really cool. Being able to see bats up close and take pictures with no fear of actual bat contact. Great information about bats. Very cheap admission. Worth a quick stop.

This is the best activity you could do in Monteverde! Not only do you get to see all the bats but you learn very cool things about bats in your hometown! You can see them eat fruits and nestle together, it’s so cute. This is a very cheap tour for this area, and yet you are guaranteed animal viewing! (And we were lucky enough to see capuchins while we were there too.) And thank you Kelly- you were the coolest and most knowledgeable guide! (And you remind me of Nina Dobrev!) Thank you!!!!

We went for a walk along Rachel & Dwight Crandell Memorial footpath around 5pm and came across two men from The Bat Jungle setting up nets across the path. We assumed we could duck under the nets and keep going but they really didn't want us around and told us the whole reserve was now closed to the public. Given that they run a bat zoo to attract the paying public I am concerned they are capturing bats. Their web page advertises that you can watch mother bats give birth and nurse babies in front of your eyes. I find this distasteful to lure visitors with this idea that bats that could be born in the wild are born here for your enjoyment. I added photos of the vehicle that belonged to the guys using the nets in the reserve. I honestly don't understand how this is different from a for profit zoo in the guise of research.

The only tropical bat rescue center in the world. A lot of information on display plus you get to see 7 species of cute little bats.

The lady at the front desk was super knowledgeable and was very passionate about her work and what they do to help the bats. We visited in off peak time (2pm, in between feedings), and there was no wait at all. $15 to tour during feeding time with a tour guide. $7.50 for a self guided tour. The bats were adorable, and we had a blast here. A hidden gem!!

Easy to walk in and takes about 20-30 mins to get your fill of all the bats. You get to see them quite up close and they’re doing their thing! Informative friendly guide can answer a lot of questions and they have lots of informational bilingual posters for education. All of the bats inside were fruit bats and are rescues. Cute short stop if you have extra time in Monteverde.

Small, but full of information. Great for groups of 6 or less. Take a quick self-guided tour for little kids to watch the bats, or spend an hour+ with a full guided tour and a long stay if you are someone who really wants to learn and appreciate the unique experience. Some small themed souvenirs available ($3-20).

Small exhibit with about 35-40 bars (all frugivorous and nectivorous) in an enclosure. Good education component and low cost ($7pp without guided tour). They only do feedings twice a day with later one at 3p and costing a little more. Worth a stop.