Jamaican Flower Bat - Adopt-a-Bat

Jamaican flower bats (Phyllonycteris aphylla) are found only on the island of Jamaica, where it roosts in “hot caves” – caves where temperatures might reach over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. It was previously known from only five or six caves in Jamaica but has only been observed in two caves since 2010. Learn more about the Jamaican flower 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 Jamaican flower 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.