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 Fern Cave National Wildlife RefugeAbout UsWhat We DoLaw EnforcementContact UsVisit UsActivitiesGet InvolvedNewsLibrarySpeciesMaphttps://www.facebook.com/WheelerNWRComplex Home to the largest wintering colony of gray bats in the US, Fern Cave National Wildlife Refuge was established to protect this endangered species.Visit Us Fern Cave itself is not open to the public due to the potential for disturbance of the gray and Indiana bats, but visitors are welcome on other portions of the refuge.Child taking close up picture with cameraImage DetailsLearn More About VisitingLocation and Contact InformationAbout Us Gray bats flying under tree canopy outside of Sauta CaveImage DetailsFern Cave NWR was established for the purpose of protecting the endangered species of bats that live in the cave the refuge is named after. With over one million bats, Fern Cave is home to the largest wintering colony of gray bats in the United States.Learn More About UsWhat We Do The predominant management activities are law enforcement and resource protection.More About What We DoOur Species A picture of American hart's-tongue fernImage DetailsAlthough the refuge is only 199 acres in size, a diversity of species make their home here. Two hundred species of birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, and amphibians use the refuge.View Our SpeciesOur Library Visit our digital library to view refuge documents and fact sheets.Fern Cave NWR Fact SheetNameFern Cave NWR Fact SheetPDFA Mark Trail Coloring BookNameA Mark Trail Coloring BookPDFView Our LibraryView More OpportunitiesView All Projects
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