📜 Bridge over Rillito River, home to thousands of Mexican free-tailed bats.
🔍 Bats emerge at sunset all summer long, offering a spectacular sight.

Why Go

🦇 Watch thousands of bats take flight at sunset
🎨 See bat art and informative signs on the bridge
🚶 Walk or bike on the Loop path under the bridge
💡 Learn about bats' vital role in the desert ecosystem

Why Avoid

💤 Bats migrate south, not visible outside summer months

Tips

🅿️ Public parking available at the southeast intersection near the bridge
👨‍🏫 Docents sometimes present to share information
🚫 Never handle bats; watching is wonderful

Hours

🕒 Best viewing is at sunset during summer months