Education

Resources to help you learn about and share a love of bats.

In this section you will find:

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Activities for kids

Fun, age-appropriate activities to introduce children to bats and their important role in the ecosystem.

Bats4kids →
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Lists of useful publications

A curated list of books, papers and guides about bats in Australia.

Resources →
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Links to bat-related websites

Useful external links for bat research, rescue, conservation organisations and citizen science.

Bat links →
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Research opportunities

The Elizabeth Hartnell Research Grant supports research into bat biology and conservation.

Research grant →
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Studies and papers

Scientific studies and papers relating to flying-foxes and microbats in the Sydney region.

Resources →

Bat Videos

Explore our collection of documentary, educational and entertaining bat videos. From award-winning films to a musical Bat Rap, there's something for everyone.

Watch Bat Videos →

Elizabeth Hartnell Research Grant

KBCS offers the Elizabeth Hartnell Research Grant to support scientific research into bat biology and conservation in the Sydney region. This grant honours Elizabeth Hartnell's long dedication to bat conservation and provides funding for emerging researchers.

Learn more about the grant →
Want to bring bat education to your school or group?
KBCS members are available for educational talks and presentations. Contact us to find out more →