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Gainesville may be known for its gators, but Lubee’s upside-down celebrities inspire plenty of “Wait, they’re HOW big?” moments, quickly followed by “They’re so damn cute!” If you didn’t love bats before your visit, you’ll leave appreciating them and possibly a little smitten. Lubee is not responsible for the number of photos you take or how many times you say “Awwwww!” 🥰🦇 Get more unusual and extraordinary places each week with the Atlas Obscura Places newsletter. Your newsletter subscriptions with us are subject to Atlas Obscura's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Completely unique to the US. Small non-profit run by 10 staff members. They also host the biggest Bat Festival every year in October on the east Coast.
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