Field guide to Amazonian Bats

New book supported by BCI

Do you think identifying bats in Europe or in North America is difficult? Well, try it in the Amazon. The planet’s green lung is home to the most diverse bat communities on the planet with more than 160 species currently described.

Bracken Cave Member Nights

The bats are back!

We are excited to invite you to become a BCI member and visit Bracken Cave this summer on one of our exclusive member nights.

Right now we have a special offer: for only $55 you can adopt any of our cute plush bats plus become a BCI member!

Member nights are limited - so get in quick for your chance to visit the largest bat colony in the world!

Halloween e-cards

Share the batty love!

Send a free batty e-card to your friends and family this Halloween.

Batty gifts from Batgoods.com

Great gifts that support bat conservation!

After batty shirts (such as the popular "Advice from a bat" design), jewelry, household decor, hats, art, stationary, books, toys and much more? Visit Batgoods.com! Every sale helps support BCI. Order now for scheduled delivery within 3 business days on most orders!

Volunteer as a Bat Education Docent

Share your love of bats!

Every year BCI and our volunteers spend summer nights at the Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge, educating the 140,000+ visitors about the biology, behavior, value, and history of Austin’s famous bats.

Our volunteer docents are key to the success of this program. BCI docents are bat ambassadors, answering questions from the public and spreading the conservation message. Join us TODAY!

Critically Endangered

Mirimiri – Fiji’s National Mammal

The Mirimiri is one of the world’s rarest bats and is known only from the cloud forests on Taveuni Island, Fiji.

Researchers surveyed for 40 nights and only captured one Mirimiri. BCI is developing plans to work with colleagues in Fiji and from Australia to identify its critical roost sites and enhance protection of the habitat upon which it relies.