Batfest

4/5/2014 | Onondaga Cave State Park | Leasburg, MO

Come to the park for Batfest! From 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., representatives from Incredible Bats will present live bat shows featuring African straw colored fruit bats. While not participating with the shows, the fruit bats will be on display in the visitor center for all to observe. For kids, there will be bat-related crafts and activities and an inflatable cave to explore. For everyone, there will discounted tours of Onondaga Cave, exhibits on cave gear contamination, white nose syndrome, cave restoration, Missouri Bat Census, etc. U-Haul will also display their Onondaga Cave State Park bat truck. In the evening, scientists will be studying bats through mist netting at Onondaga Cave’s natural entrance. Click here to read the news release.

Event times: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

7556 Highway H, Leasburg, MO | 573-245-6576

Associated activities

  • Interpretive Programs