Thank you for making the day a special one!
On October 25, 2025, we hosted our first-ever Ohio Bat Fest in Cincinnati, celebrating our amazing bat neighbors! More than 370 people joined us for a day filled with learning, creativity, and community. We hope everyone left with something new and exciting about bats—and a greater appreciation for the wildlife that shares our city.
We can’t wait to welcome you back for next year’s Bat Fest! Stop back here for updates for next year!
Highlights from the Fest
🦇Ambassador animals: Agatha, Gaia and Olympia, the Big Brown Bats | Cordelia the skunk and Monty the opossum!
Field Demonstrations with bat biologists
Local artists and conservation organizations
The squeeze box experience from Cincinnati Grotto
Kids’ crafts, games, and community art
Bat Merch Bonanza!
Our popular Bleach Bat Hats (made by Missy!) went fast this year — thank you for showing your bat pride! Due to popular demand, more hats are on the way. Keep an eye out for new Ohio Bat Fest shirts and gear coming soon.
See you next year!
We’re already looking forward to the next Ohio Bat Fest!
Stay tuned for announcements about next year’s date and new activities!
Want to get involved? We’re always looking for volunteers, artists, and local organizations to join in the fun.
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Thank you to those who Partnered with us and to those who Sponsored us!
Great Parks | Greater Cincinnati Grotto | Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District | Ohio Division of Wildlife | Ohio Bat Working Group | Ohio Woodland Stewards | South Dayton Wildlife Rehab | WEST Wildlife Rehab
Sponsors
Baby Bat by Cherry | Cincinnati Zoo | Fabulous Frames and Art and the Charlie Harper Art Studio | Great Parks | Indigo Hippo | Niche Terrariums | Wildlife Acoustics | 100 Proof Press
Carter Lab, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Princeton University