The evening program introduces visitors to the bats of eastern Idaho and the important role they play in the local ecosystem. Bat experts from BYU-Idaho and Idaho National Laboratory will share insights into bat biology, conservation efforts and ongoing research before leading participants on a guided nighttime walk through the zoo to observe the wild bats that feed there after sunset.
The event begins in the William J. Maeck Education Center with interactive activities and a short presentation. After dark, guests will tour the zoo to experience its nocturnal side while learning how the facility helps protect bat habitat and expand knowledge of local bat populations.
Advance registration is required. Admission is $6 for ages 3 and older, while children 2 and younger are admitted free. Doors open 15 minutes before the program begins.
Admission is free, and shoppers can browse handcrafted jewelry, artwork, crystals, candles, herbal products and other specialty goods while meeting local creators throughout the day. Organizers also plan giveaways, with a full schedule of activities to be announced closer to the event. A cash bar will be available serving cocktails, mocktails and beer.
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Held outdoors in the museum’s parking lot, the free public event features artists creating large-scale woodblock prints using a full-size steamroller instead of a traditional printing press. Visitors can watch as oversized carved woodblocks are inked, covered with paper and rolled over by the massive machine, producing one-of-a-kind collaborative prints before their eyes.
The event offers a behind-the-scenes look at relief printmaking while giving families a chance to meet local artists and experience the creative process firsthand. Admission to the museum is also free during the event, allowing visitors to explore current exhibitions before or after the outdoor demonstrations.
