It's a media event, so they invite various members of the media. I guess we have enough of an audience to be considered part of that.
And lol, they have enough problems with bats in some of the buildings as it is. Imagine getting smacked in the face with one at 50+ MPH. Tunnels are a possibility if designed right though, but they certainly won't touch the cave!
I'm very interested in how the "boxes" are shaping up now. I've heard that a bunch of stuff is now under tarps to hide it...