Bat and Moth Safari

We’re excited to once again bring you a unique (adult only) combined Bat and Moth experience. We are delighted to be be joined by Bat expert Dr Niamh Roche from Bat Conservation Ireland whose breadth of knowledge of, and enthusiasm for bats will leave you wanting to know even more about these amazing nocturnal flying mammals!

As well as being batty about bats, we are also mad about moths at Wildacres. On this evening safari Brian O’Toole, Co-founder of Wildacres, will enthral you with fascinating stories about these stunning creatures and will show you plenty of species out on the nature reserve once darkness falls.

The event will start with refreshments in the big green barn on arrival, where we will introduce you to the wonderful world of bats and moths with a talk and plenty of audio visuals.

Following this we will head out into the nature reserve with bat detectors, enjoying the night sky, listening in on the ultrasonic calls of various native bat species (we have recorded 8 of Ireland’s 9 native bat species at Wildacres over the years), and hopefully getting to see plenty of them once our eyes adjust to the darkness. Following this we will check out the many nocturnal moths that live in the many and diverse habitats at Wildacres. Once back at the Barn we’ll enjoy some sweet and savoury snacks and a chat before departure after a nature filled evening.

Duration: 2.5 – 3 hours (start time 8.15pm)

Group Size: maximum 16

Price: €55*

Minimum Age: 18

Weather: Please wrap up well as summer evenings can be quite cool. Bats and moths do not like wet and windy weather so we will need to reschedule if the weather is not suitable.

Suitability: Some uneven ground. Sturdy outdoor footwear recommended.

* Note: Wildacres is a Social Enterprise and all proceeds from tours, walks, workshops, courses and products go directly towards biodiversity protection, restoration and education through the Wildacres Nature Reserve Project.