Kimberly B.
8/29/2025
We went to the morning time to watch the bats return to the cave after they were out hunting during the night. The guides were attentive in making sure everyone was safe and also passed around...
Bracken Bat Cave
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26101 FM-3009
San Antonio, TX 78266
Bat Conservation International's Bracken Bat Cave in San Antonio, TX is home to over 15 million Mexican free-tailed bats, making it the world's largest bat colony and one of the largest concentrations of mammals on earth. Visitors can witness the unforgettable sight of millions of bats emerging from the cave at dusk for their nightly insect hunt.
This renowned bat maternity colony produces millions of young each year, with expectant females returning in March and April to give birth to single pups in June. Guests can experience the awe-inspiring sight of young bats learning to fly under challenging conditions and joining their mothers to feed on insects outside the cave.
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Katie N.
7/31/2021
This is fantastic! Such a FUN experience. Total WOW factor. I had no idea it was the largest population of bats in the WORLD! Larger than Carlsbad Caverns! This warm cave is where pregnant bats...
Dayna E.
9/14/2023
Had an amazing experience and was given great information! Definitely recommend to take the tour it if you are in town! It's a view you don't see everyday and one well worth checking out.
Jaymie-Lyn D.
8/20/2022
FIRST TIME VISIT! THE DEAL: I have always been fascinated with bats and decided it was time I saw them in their natural habitat. I went online to BCI's website to look up viewing dates. It costs...
Inga C.
9/16/2019
The enormous colony of Mexican freetail bats im the Bracken bat cave is a wonder of nature, and it's just a short drive from San Antonio. Watching millions of bats leave the cave at sunset to go...
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