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April 25
@ 6:30 pm
- 8:00 pm

$15

Event Information

Date:
April 25
Time:
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost:
$15
Event Categories:
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Website:
https://azstateparks.com/kartchner/events/bat-walk

Venue:

Kartchner Caverns State Park
2980 AZ-90
Benson, AZ 85602 United States

Host Organization:

Arizona State Parks & Trails
Phone:
877-647-2757
Website:
View Organizer Website

Other

Date Custom:
04/25/2026
Allowed Ages:
Ages 6+
Audience:
Kids (6 - 8 years),Tweens (9 - 12 years),Teens (13 - 18 years),Adults
Genre:
Field Sciences
Type:
Field Trip/Outdoor Activity,Tour/Walk
Labels:
Cochise

Arizona State Parks & Trails: Bat Walk

Kartchner Caverns invites you to join us for a walk in the park as we uncover and learn about some of the 13 different neighboring bat species in the park. We will use bat detectors while on a walk through the beautiful desert night to see and hear some of them while learning about the diversity of these flying mammals. Boldly go where the public generally doesn’t get to walk – this walk does not go inside the cave or include any bat handling. Bring your friends and family (registration required)

We highly recommend bringing these items:

  • A headlamp or flashlight (black light for children) – red light option preferable
  • Night vision goggles or equipment (not provided by the park)
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Your personal bat detector (if you have one)
  • Plenty of water

Cave Tour and live bat handling not included, walk will be slightly over a half mile. Program lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Registration is required ($15 per person fee applies). Due to the quiet nature of this walk and the duration, this event is recommended for kids 7 and older.

In the event of inclement weather, the bat walk will be canceled. Refunds or rebooking will be allowed if the walk is canceled.

Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start time as the group will leave the Discovery Center at the start time.

 

Please register to attend this event at AZStateParks.com/reserve/Activities/Search.aspx.