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Posted: 14 May 2016 08:15 PM PDT Bat and Tree Walk at Ranibagh 15th May, Sun Spread over 53 acres, Ranibagh is the city's only heritage botanical garden, and has recently celebrated 150 years of its existence. Ranibagh is home to an astonishing 853 plant species including 286 trees. Many exotic species like Baobab and Tree of Heaven can be seen here. Fruiting and flowering trees such as Flame of the Forest, Indian Laburnum, Indian Coral Tree, and fig trees grow here. The garden is also host to a large colony of India's largest bat, Indian Flying Fox. Get to know more about these mysterious creatures of the night from a bat expert. Reporting: Outside the Ranibagh main gate at 8.45 a.m. Charges: For members Rs. 100/- per head and for non-members Rs. 200/- per head. (Cost includes entry ticket and BNHS expertise) Registration*: On the spot. For more details call at Hornbill House 22871202/22821811 Mon-Fri 09:30 a.m. to 05:30 p.m. or e-mail at bnhs.programmes@gmail.com. Please carry adequate water and hat/cap. Note:Carrying plastic bags, disposable water bottles or food is not allowed inside the zoo premises. Such items will be collected and kept outside at the gate. Participants may carry water in non-disposable water bottles. Camera charges will be separate, Gate opens at 09.00 a.m. Visit at http://www.bnhs.org for contact details on the day of the trail The post Bat and Tree Walk at Ranibagh appeared first on Mumbai Hikers Network. |