Chiroptera minima: An Adults-only Bat Night Stalk

Guided by the legendary Joe Tonga. Explore the unseen world of microbats in the Beeliar through echolocation, discovery, and flight.

As the sun sinks below the treetops and the air begin to stir, a hidden world awakens overhead... silent, swift, and utterly spellbinding. This is your invitation into that world.

Join legendary “Batman” Joe Tonga, Western Australia’s most enthralling bat expert for a rare adults-only twilight exploration at the Beeliar Wetlands. With the passion of a conservationist and the energy of a wildlife showman, Joe brings the mysterious twilight bush to life like no one else can. And yes, there will be microbats!

Slip into the hush of banksia woodlands as the evening deepens. Canopies blur into shadow and the air carries the thrill of the unknown. Nature's theatre is wild... it offers no guarantees. But when the creatures reveal themselves, the are as astonishing as they are elegant. So fill a glass, savour the twilight, settle into the stillness… and let the night unfold as it will.

🎟️ Date: Friday, 9th May 2025
🕗 Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm

📍 Location: The Wetlands Centre Cockburn, 184 Hope Road, Bibra Lake WA 6163

Tickets are strictly limited. Book now and be part of this rare, after-dark adventure into the wild.

Price:

$35 per adult
$60 per couple (2 adults)
Concession tickets available (for concession card holders and other eligible categories)

What to Bring:

Torches (Please bring physical torches, not mobile phone lights)
Water bottle
Closed-in shoes
Long-sleeved shirt and trousers
Umbrella or raincoat (in case of wet weather)

Provided:

Insect repellent
Torches (limited availability)
Drinks and nibbles

This event is part of the WA Tree Festival, running from Saturday 12 April to Saturday 10 May 2025.

This program is sponsored by: Community Bank Fremantle – Bendigo Bank and supported by the City of Cockburn.

This event is supported by funding from the Western Australian Government’s State NRM Program.

About the Presenter:

Joe Tonga, affectionately known as Batman Joe, is an esteemed bat expert with decades of experience in bat ecology and conservation. His innovative work with microbat habitats—especially within the Beeliar Wetlands—has made him a champion of these overlooked species. Joe’s engaging and informative walks bring science, wonder, and advocacy together in one unforgettable experience.

*This program is strictly for adults only. Please leave your kids at home (for child-safety reasons).
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Chiroptera Minima: Adults-Only Bat Night Stalk

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