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    The Great Bat Count


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    Count the bats and help the Park! To manage one of the largest urban bat colonies in Sydney, our rangers have to know the size of flying-fox population and monitor population trends. That's why they need to count them. Get your family together and join our volunteers. You will be in groups headed by an expert volunteer who will show you how the bats are counted. An amazing hands-on experience.

    What will you do:

    • Hear fascinating facts and stories about one of the largest urban bat colonies
    • Help to count the bats
    • Enjoy a beautiful afternoon in the park

    What to bring: 

    • Enclosed & comfortable shoes
    • Warm clothing - it gets cold after dark!
    • Torch (ideally red light) 
    • Camera (no flash)
    • Waterproof clothing in case of wet conditions, the walks run rain or shine
    • A sense of adventure


    Price: Free

    COVID-19, Infectious Disease and Viruses:
    I understand that it is my responsibility to ensure that all attendees associated with this booking do not attend if:

    • We/I show any COVID-19, Infectious disease or virus symptoms or feel unwell.
    • We/I have had a fever, diarrhoea or vomiting within 12 hours or at the time of the program.
    • We/I have been asked to self-isolate.
    • We/I have had a positive COVID-19 test result and continue to have symptoms.

    If any of the above apply to you or any attendee associated with this booking we request that you do not attend this program. In this instance please contact us via email to arrange a refund of your ticket for any of the above reasons.

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