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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 21 attractions in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
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The Bat Jungle is a live bat exhibit, unique in the world, in which bats fly free in a huge enclosure designed to resemble a rainforest at night. We...... more » The Bat Jungle is a live bat exhibit, unique in the world, in which bats fly free in a huge enclosure designed to resemble a rainforest at night. We have approximately 65 bats of 8 species, all tropical fruit-eating and nectar-feeding ("hummingbats") species. Visitors are taken on a guided tour where they not only see, but hear the echolocation calls of flying bats. They also enjoy amazing stationary and interactive professionally designed exhibits. « less
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Attraction type: Nature reserve
Address: 50 M West Stellas Bakery Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Monteverde 6566
Costa Rica
Tel: 506 645 6566
Fax: 506 645 9999

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“Make time to visit the Bat Jungle”
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5 of 5 stars
mleighn
mleighn
22 Oct 2009

I visited the Bat Jungle during August of 2009. The experience was absolutely wonderful. The price is worth the high quality of the exhibit. It starts with a guided tour of the museum and Richard Laval (the owner) gives a lot of very interesting information. I learned a lot about bat conservation that I didn't know. Bats are so important... more

“Fascinating Research Facility - Well Worth Visiting!”
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5 of 5 stars
TravelingFamily714
California
29 Sep 2009

We visited the Bat Jungle last month (August 2009) with our two teenage kids, and it was one of the highlights of our time in Monteverde. Keep in mind, however, that this is not so much a tourist attraction, as a serious educational/research facility, run by renowned bat scientist Dr. Richard Laval and his daughter. When we arrived, a tour... more

“Not to be missed!!”
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5 of 5 stars
babycapes
West Virginia
28 Sep 2009

My family and I thouroughly enjoyed the bat jungle. The guide was extremely knowledgable and we all learned a tremendous amount. We went for my son, 8, but the entire family had a blast. The exibihits and information outside the actual bat enclosure and very family friendly and educational. The viewing of the bats themselves was thrilling and very interesting.... more

“Bat Jungle Was Fun”
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4 of 5 stars
JimAndScott
Chicago, Illinois
6 Sep 2009

The Bat Jungle is not a major attraction - If one views it that way, one would be disappointed. BUT .... It is delightful and informative. One leaves the place wanting to save the world for the bats! We arrived about an hour before closing - which was an hour and a half before sunset. The four of us were... more

“The Bat Jungle is for all ages”
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5 of 5 stars
PeterandJulia
Harvard, MA
17 Mar 2009

I do not love bats. Like so many, I've read and believed their bad press, until, that is, I visited the Bat Jungle in Monteverde, Costa Rica. I'm a grandmother and toured the Jungle with a family who had young children. They were rapt in attention. I was FASCINATED! I could listen to the bats' echo-location sounds, see and feel... more

“How is this #1 on TA?”
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3 of 5 stars
Sammyt27
Sacramento, California
8 Jan 2009
1
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While in Monteverde, I went on TA to get an idea for what to do with my free afternoon and saw that The Bat Jungle was #1, so of course I had to check it out for myself. I arrived at the building by taxi (not really close enough to walk from any hotels), and followed the sign that said... more

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Richard LaVal, owner and manager

We are sorry sammyt27 was not entirely happy with his experience at the Bat Jungle. He especially mentioned that we needed new signs so a visitor arriving while tours were already in progress would know his options, including waiting time. We now have signs addressing these questions. Normally this is not a problem, but, as in any tourist business, sometimes...

“Fun and Educational!”
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5 of 5 stars
AnnArborMHT
Ann Arbor
2 Sep 2008
1
person found this review helpful

Recently opened and still expanding, The Bat Jungle is a wonderful way to learn about bats and see them in a great viewing venue. Our one hour tour was very educational and fun. I would recommend this to all age groups! more

“This is a Wonderful Attraction!”
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5 of 5 stars
Diclidurus
Blairstown, New Jersey
28 Apr 2008
2
people found this review helpful

The Bat Jungle is a wonderful way to spend an hour on a rainy afternoon in Monteverde! We happen to think bats are cool but even if you don't it is a truly fascinating tour and you will learn a lot and enjoy yourself. Our tour guide, Vino, a Belgian Biologist , led us through the informative part of the... more

“experiencia unica, entra en el maravilloso mundo de los murcielagos”
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5 of 5 stars
pachamamaBelgica
belgica
22 Apr 2009

una visita al "jungla de murcielagos" les contara todo lo que uno no sabe de los murcielagos, animales nocturnos que... more

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The Bat Jungle Address

50 M West Stellas Bakery, Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Monteverde 6566, Costa Rica
Tel: 506 645 6566 Fax: 506 645 9999