World Premiere | Flight From Extinction: The Gray Bat Story

Join us on May 21, 2026 to celebrate the World Premiere of Flight From Extinction: The Gray Bat Story!

When fear and misinformation drove gray bat populations to near extinction, conservationist Merlin Tuttle spent decades winning friends, building trust, and uniting unlikely allies in a movement powered by collaboration and science.

All proceeds support Merlin Tuttle's Bat Conservation.

Each in-person ticket grants:

• Admission to the theatre on THURSDAY, May 21st

• Access to the silent auction and an exclusive Q&A with Merlin Tuttle and Joey Chapman, the film's director

Doors open at 6:30 PM, short documentary starts at 7:00 PM. Treats and drinks available for purchase.

Film Synopsis:

Flight From Extinction tells the inspiring story of Merlin Tuttle, a lifelong bat conservationist whose groundbreaking work sparked a nationwide shift – uniting landowners, cavers, and government agencies in unprecedented conservation success.

At a time when fear and misinformation led people to destroy entire bat colonies, Tuttle spent decades using science, education, and empathy to change hearts and minds – turning former adversaries into devoted allies.

More than a story about bats, this 18-minute film explores the universal power of trust, understanding, and the belief that lasting change is possible when we choose to collaborate rather than confront.

Trailer:

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