Mexican Free-tailed Bat - Adopt-a-Bat

Mexican free-tailed bats (Tadarida brasiliensis) are excellent fliers, capable of reaching average speeds of over 60 miles per hour, and a maximum recorded speed of just under 100 miles per hour. In North America, Mexican free-tailed bats are migratory, seasonally moving from central and southern United States to Mexico. Female Mexican free-tailed bats form maternity colonies during the summers like the one at Bracken Cave Preserve, while males roost separately in smaller bachelor colonies. Learn more about the Mexican free-tailed bat!

BCI’s Adopt-a-bat program offers a fun way to introduce the young and the young-at-heart to the world of bats. When you adopt a bat, you will receive:

• a plush Mexican free-tailed bat toy!
• an official adoption certificate
• complete species profile information

Your support helps BCI preserve and protect bats around the world!

Approximate wing size of toy: 12in
Not suitable for children under 3 years of age.
Note: You will not receive a live bat.

SPECIAL OFFER: For only $25 more, you can receive 1 year of BCI membership included with your adopted bat.

Membership includes: 

• subscription to BCI’s BATS magazine
• subscription to BCI’s e-newsletter
• a discount to visit Bracken Cave Preserve
• a discount for future BCI shop orders
• the knowledge that you are furthering the conservation of bats!

Only one membership may be purchased per year for an individual, i.e. purchasing 3 Adopt-a-Bats with memberships, will not result in active membership for 3 years.

For frequently asked membership questions, click here.