Zoos, aquariums, museums, schools, universities, NGOs, community groups and businesses are the backbone of IYBats. Here is how to plug in.
Put your events on the map
Every IYBats event — from a single bat walk to a week-long festival — belongs on the global calendar. It’s free, and it lets audiences and press find you. Submit an event.
Use the toolkit and brand
Download the communication toolkit, key messages, logos in multiple languages, social-media templates and Zoom backgrounds from Resources. Use the IYBats logo alongside your own on event materials.
Run a bat festival
A step-by-step guide to putting on a bat festival — venue, programme, partners, safety, promotion — is coming to this page. In the meantime, contact us and we will connect you with organisers who have done it.
Become a partner or sponsor
Partner organisations are recognised on this website and in campaign materials. Sponsors fund outreach grants, student travel, equipment and prizes. Sponsorship opportunities →
Join GBatNet
Organisations working on bat research or conservation can join the global network. Learn about GBatNet.