Bracken Bat Cave
Home to the world's largest bat colony with over 15 million Mexican free-tailed bats, offering seasonal member-only viewing events where families witness the nightly bat emergence. Bat Conservation International leads educational tours during summer months. A nature experience that teaches kids about wildlife conservation.
Highlights
- Budget-friendly pricing
- Connect with nature
Bracken Bat Cave at a glance
- Type
- Nature & Wildlife
- Address
- 26101 Natural Bridge Caverns Rd, San Antonio, TX 78266
- Price
- $
- Ages
- Ages 6-8, Ages 9-12, Teens (13+)
- Busiest
- Weekend mornings, Spring break
- Quieter times
- Early mornings, Weekday afternoons
- Website
- batcon.org/our-work/lands/bracken-bat-cave
Nearby places
- Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch: 0.5 mi away
- Natural Bridge Caverns: 0.6 mi away
More nature & wildlife nearby
- Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo: Hands-on roadside zoo with 500+ animals including snakes, lemurs, alligators, and big
- Crescent Bend Nature Park
- Headwaters at the Comal: Spring-fed nature site at the source of the Comal River.
- Guadalupe River State Park
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