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).