Post-visit perception, satisfaction and learning experience
The majority (n = 190, 96%) of the tourists were satisfied with
bat-watching learning experience (n = 190, p> 0.05 across demographic backgrounds). Consequently, the
overall post-visit satisfaction of tourists was 94% (n = 185)
and significantly differed by age (ꭓ2= 9.36,df = 4, p < 0.05, V = 0.15) and higher
satisfaction was noted among middle-aged (20-40 years old, 97%) and
older (above 40 years old, 93%) tourists. A total of 86%
(n = 169) of the tourists agreed that bat-watching ecotourism
contributes to bat conservation and significantly greater among males
and older respondents (above 40 years old) (age: ꭓ2= 10.3, df = 4, p = 0.035, V = 0.16; gender:
ꭓ2 = 10.74, df = 3, p = 0.013,V = 0.23). While 80% (n = 158) (p
> 0.05 across sociodemographic scales) of the overall
sampled tourists agreed that bat cave conservation is an important
initiative in the Philippines. Lastly, 80% (n = 158) of the
respondents perceived bat conservation as an important environmental
initiative in the Philippines (p > 0.05 across
demographic backgrounds).