Padilla bats are one of 18 bat species that live in Utah.

Photo by Daniel Day

SALT LAKE CITY — The Division of Wildlife Resources and Hogle Zoo will hold a bat lecture on July 26 at Hogle Zoo's EdZoocation Station (located just west of the zoo's main entrance).

The July 26 event is free of charge. It begins at 8 p.m.

DWR Sensitive Species Biologist Kim Hersey will give a PowerPoint presentation about Utah's bats, and Hogle Zoo will have some visual aids on hand as well.

During the event, Hersey will have a mist-net set up at a nearby location. Hersey is hoping to capture a bat that she can show participants before she releases it. Participants can also get a close-up look at live South American fruit bats and African straw-colored fruit bats that live at the zoo.

For more information, contact DWR Outreach Manager Scott Root at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (801) 491-5656.