Bat Chat at Cerrillos Hills
Bat Chat at Cerrillos Hills
Bats comprise nearly one quarter of the world's total mammal population. The only mammal that flies, these creatures have more in common with us than the mice they resemble.
Join Cerrillos Hills State Park for this presentation and learn about bats, explore benefits, and dispel myths associated with these amazing animals.
Life would be very different without bats.
This event will be hosted at the Park Visitor Center, 37 Main Street, Cerrillos.
Date: Saturday, November 22nd, 2025
Time: 11am
Location: Park Visitor Center, 37 Main Street, Cerrillos Village.
Visitor Center: 37 Main Street on the corner of 1st and Main in Cerrillos Village. Open hours are 10am-4pm Saturday and Sunday or by appointment. Call 505 474-0196.
Park: Open every day from sunrise to 9PM. Park entrance is 1/2 mile north of Cerrillos Village on County Road 59. NM residents are free through April 30th, 2026. Accepted proofs of residency for New Mexico State Parks are a valid NM Driver's license or a current NM registered vehicle. Out-of-state visitors are subject to the permit fee of $10 per vehicle year round. Permit fee is due upon arrival and must be exact cash or check. Follow the permit steps listed and be sure the white permit slip is visible from outside your vehicle.
Event Information
Location: Park Visitor Center, 37 Main Street, Cerrillos Village
https://www.emnrd.nm.gov/spd/find-a-park/cerrillos-hills-state-park/
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