Austin (Bat City) is home to the largest urban bat colony in North America (estimated at 1.5 million Mexican free-tail bats).
Beginning in mid-March through November, the bats emerge from under the Congress Avenue bridge at dusk to search for food (they consume between 10,000 and 30,000 pounds of insects). There are several points from which to view the event, and an information kiosk is located on the north bank of the river, just east of the bridge.
Call the Bat Hotline (512-416-5700, ext 3636) to get updates on the bats and approximate times when they are expected to emerge. Note: peak season is late summer
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