Photos: Incredible Bats event at the Vinton Library

Kim White of Incredible Bats visited the Vinton Library Wednesday to educate community members about bats and other mammals and reptiles

Savannah Blake

Jun. 11, 2025 5:46 pm

Rick and Sharon Hannen of Center Point react as they observe a pair of bats during an Incredible Bats educational event at the Vinton Library in Vinton on Wednesday. The couple, who live in rural Central Point, said they were intrigued by learning more about bats and wanted to attend to see one in person. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Kim White of Incredible Bats shows off a blue-tongued skink during an Incredible Bats educational event at the Vinton Library in Vinton on Wednesday. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Kim White of Incredible Bats talks about common misconceptions surrounding bats during an educational event at the Vinton Library in Vinton on Wednesday. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Kim White of Incredible Bats shows off a rescue Red Tagu named Sriracha during an Incredible Bats educational event at the Vinton Library in Vinton on Wednesday. White brought several different types of mammals and reptiles for people to observe and learn more about. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Head Start student Mason Vest, 3, reacts to seeing a snake during an Incredible Bats educational event at the Vinton Library in Vinton on Wednesday. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Community members check out a pair of bats during an Incredible Bats educational event at the Vinton Library in Vinton on Wednesday. During the event people learned all about bats and the many species there are in Iowa and around the world. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

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