In this section you will find:
Activities for kids
Fun, age-appropriate activities to introduce children to bats and their important role in the ecosystem.
Bats4kids →Lists of useful publications
A curated list of books, papers and guides about bats in Australia.
Resources →Links to bat-related websites
Useful external links for bat research, rescue, conservation organisations and citizen science.
Bat links →Research opportunities
The Elizabeth Hartnell Research Grant supports research into bat biology and conservation.
Research grant →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 →KBCS members are available for educational talks and presentations. Contact us to find out more →