Bat House Building Workshop

Description

Bats are underrated. Besides being the only mammal that flies, most North American bats are nocturnal insectivores, which means they feed on night-flying insects – especially mosquitoes. In fact, a small bat can devour more than 600 mosquitoes in a single hour. Encouraging bats to nest near your house is a natural way to keep your yard bug-free. This bat house is easy to make in an afternoon. Its shallow construction is designed specifically to attract bats, which like cramped, dark spaces for nesting. Kids can do a lot of the work involved in making this bat house. Once you've finished it, hang your bat house high in a sunny corner of your backyard, and the bats will soon find a stylish new home. Supplies will be provided. You only need to bring a hammer. Reservations are required to secure a bat house. Attendance will be limited. This is a non-refundable fee to cover the cost of materials. Call 407.323.4450 ext. 123 or email education@centralfloridazoo.org for more information. Registration is available online at www.centralfloridazoo.org. $25 per family/bat house Registration required by Sept. 27, 2013 / Zoo admission not included