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For the second time we have the pleasure to invite you to a mini-course with a focus on bats.

On 22.10.2022 we celebrated Bat Night at Sofia Zoo. The day was filled with laugh, smiles and lots of trivia about the only flying mammals. Young and old asked their questions and managed to find out more about the life of bats. The biggest attraction of the event was the game “Mysteries of the Browny Bat”, in which the most curious little nature lovers got involved.

For the second year, the ultramarathon “Eastern Rhodopes’ Racing” will be held. This is the first dog friendly competition in our country. Its second edition will be on 15.10.2022 (Saturday) amid the autumn magic of the wild Rhodopes. Marathoners will have the opportunity to challenge themselves and touch unique natural phenomena. In parallel with the running of the marathon, the guests and residents of the city will have the chance to learn more about the biodiversity in the Eastern Rhodopes, including the only flying mammals – the bats. After the incredible success of last year, this year we have prepared...

And this autumn in the Sofia Zoo we will celebrate the Bat Night! A number of interesting features are associated with the life of bats, which are little known to people. They have an extremely important role in our lives. For example, all bats in Europe are insectivorous, and a large proportion of the insects they feed on are plant pests. Thus, bats help farmers and reduce the need to use insecticides. Did you know that your favorite cocoa is actually pollinated by bats? Their world is full of so many adventures, and to learn more about them, you will...