The Great Bat Count at Centennial Park

Join the Bat Count and Help the Park! 

Sydney is home to one of the largest urban bat colonies, and our rangers need your help to monitor its flying-fox population. Tracking their numbers is essential for conservation efforts, and you can be part of this important work! 

Gather your family and team up with our expert volunteers to learn how these fascinating creatures are counted. It’s a unique, hands-on experience that brings you closer to nature while making a real difference. 

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 
  

Things to know before you attend   

Please come prepared, as this program will go ahead in all-weather unless it is unsafe to do so (for example, during high winds or thunderstorms). All participants must wear enclosed shoes.

Adults attend this program with children aged 5 – 15 years.   

We reserve the right to cancel the event in case of dangerous weather or if minimum participation numbers are not met. In these circumstances a refund will be offered. Please refer to our full terms and conditions for more information. 

Your responsibilities if you feel unwell   

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 on education@gsp.nsw.gov.au to arrange for a refund of your ticket.