This year Yolo Basin Foundation is piloting 4 nights of the Bat Talk and Tour program as outdoor only. The talk will be in the new, shaded outdoor amphitheater behind the CA Dept of Fish and Wildlife building, in the demonstration wetlands.
Did you know that a huge colony of migratory bats live under the Yolo Causeway during the summer? Join Yolo Basin Foundation for a summertime Bat Talk and Tour to learn all about these amazing and beneficial mammals.
The Bat Talk and Tour includes an educational presentation with live ambassador bats, a tour of the wildlife area, and a viewing of the amazing bat colony “flyout”.
- See live bats – native species that live in the Sacramento Valley
- Enjoy a family friendly PowerPoint about bat natural history
- Join the caravan out to the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area for a brief tour of the wetlands and rice fields
- Finally get in position to watch the flyout of the largest urban colony of Mexican free-tailed bats in California. The bats emerge in long ribbons as they head out to hunt for insects for the night.
The whole experience takes about three hours. This is a family friendly event! There is a small amount of walking. Those in wheelchairs or unable to walk may view the bats by car. Please let us know if you have special needs. Bat Talk and Tour events begin late-June and run through September.
Program Contributions
Adult: $17
Youth (6-17): $5
Children (5 or under): Free!
https://yolobasin.org/bat-talk-tours
Registration required. Many dates throughout the summer.
