The Formosan Golden Bat is known for its distinctive bright orange-yellow fur.
The museum actively promotes organic farming because pesticides used in conventional agriculture are primary threats to local bat colonies.
The facility was established as a result of grassroots conservation efforts that began in the local Shuilin community.
The bat species studied here was once thought to be extinct in certain regions of Taiwan before rediscovery in the area.
The surrounding landscape is managed specifically to provide nesting sites for the bats, which often roost in houses rather than caves.
The Formosan Golden Bat’s Home is a specialized ecological museum in Shuilin Township dedicated to the conservation and research of the Formosan Golden Bat (Myotis formosus flavus). It serves as the primary base for the Taiwan Golden Bat Association, which tracks and protects this rare bat species. The facility features exhibits detailing the bat's biology, its symbiotic relationship with local organic farming, and its role as a bio-indicator for environmental health. The site functions as both an educational center and a field station for ongoing ecological monitoring. It is one of the few museums globally specifically focused on a single bat species. Visitors can learn about the impact of pesticides on local bat populations and how habitat restoration has helped them recover. The museum includes indoor displays and outdoor ecological gardens designed to attract bats. The location emphasizes community-led conservation efforts in Yunlin County.
The educational bat-themed murals on the exterior of the facility.
Bring insect repellent as the outdoor garden area contains vegetation meant to support local biodiversity.
Check the official website for community events or educational workshops that coincide with local bat activity cycles.
Speak with the on-site researchers if available, as they are often the best source of real-time local ecological data.
Do not attempt to touch or feed the bats, as this causes them significant stress and poses health risks.
Closed on Mondays.
Maintain a quiet volume to avoid disturbing the sensitive wildlife, and do not use flash photography near any identified roosting sites.
