Congress Bridge Bats
Netopýři na mostě Congress Avenue
Wheelchair accessible
Home to the largest urban bat colony in North America, estimated at 1.5 million bats.

📜 Home to the world's largest urban bat colony, estimated at 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats. They emerge nightly from mid-March to November to forage for food.
🔍 This maternity colony raises an estimated 750,000 pups annually.

Why Go

🦇 Witness a spectacular natural event
🌃 Best viewed at sunset
👪 Family-friendly and free
🦟 Bats consume thousands of pounds of insects nightly

Why Avoid

🐾 Not dog-friendly

Tips

💡 Arrive early for parking and good viewing spots
ℹ️ Information kiosk available on the north bank
🛥️ Consider boat tours for unique perspectives

Cost

💰 Free viewing from observation area; parking and bat cruises have fees ($5-10).

Hours

🕒 Bat emergence from mid-March to November, typically around sunset. Observation area open year-round.

Last updated 9 days ago

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