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BatReach

Coondoo St | at start of Jungle Walk, Kuranda, Queensland 4881, Australia
4093 8858
Ranked #12 of 13 attractions in Kuranda
5.0 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Description: Fruit bat rehabilitation center
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calif
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
131 helpful votes 131 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Check with the Visitor information area (next to parking lot that the free Skyrail shuttle* drop off area) They have a chalk board and list if Bat World is open that day..it is staffed by volunteers so is not open every day. *take the shuttle, runs every 30 minutes driver will encourage you to walk up the hill so you... More

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New York City, New York
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

Batreach is a tiny bat shelter off of the jungle walk in Kuranda. The visit should only take about 15 minutes, but it's great to see the flying foxes up close, and learn all about them. Friendly and knowledgable staff, and a must-see. More

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Nerja, Spain
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2009

We were very pleasantly surprised to come across this place down a quiet lane in touristy Kuranda. As well as the obvious attraction of seeing these amazing animals at close proximity, we learnt such a lot about them in such a short period of time. We found our experience here much more enjoyable and interesting than our visit to one... More

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East Coast
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2008
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My favorite Kuranda visit. Pam was so generous with her time, so informative, and so gentle and caring with her charges. It was quite moving. And the flying foxes were fascinating and delightful. While I was there, a permanent resident managed to open a container and sneak a biscuit. Pam let him cling to her shirt, and fed the rest... More

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woodland, ca
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2007
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I stayed with Pam at batreach and volunteered for two weeks and it was the best volunteer abroad experience I've had. She makes you feel like part of her family, cares the utmost for the animals, and surrounds you with other helpful volunteers that welcome you with open arms. You learn so much about the animals and have great hands-on... More

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Denmark
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 August 2007
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If you are in Kuranda, you should definetly check if Bat-reach is open, and go visit if it is. When I was there Pam showed the four different species of Flying Foxes, and one micro-bat (great photo-ops) and told all about where and how they live. She obviously know and love these beautiful creatures well. Entrance is free, but if... More

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Zion National Park, Utah
2 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2007
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If you're going to Kuranda in the Atherton Tablelands of Queensland, Australia, you should definitely check this wildlife rehabilitation center out! Are you interested in Australian wildlife? Do you want to meet some incredible individuals up close? Drop by and visit BatReach! Most travelers visiting Australia come from areas without flying foxes, or fruit bats. These bats are entirely different... More

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Reggio Emilia
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2011
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