Carlsbad Caverns Bat Flight

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4.5/5 · 600 reviews
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Oct 9, 2024
In our opinion, this is the very best part of The Park. About a 7 mile drive from White's City, the closest town. If you are eligible for handicapped parking, there is a turn off on the left side we… Full review by HawaiiKaiGail
Sep 29, 2024
After visiting the caves and doing the Natural Entrance trail, we returned to the park to do the evening bat flight program. The number of bats leaving the cave was incredible - - completely worth m… Full review by CVTravelers
Jul 10, 2024
It's not very often that you get a chance to see a natural phenomenon such as this. Be aware that this is nature at work, and not something on a time schedule, so you just have to sit and be patient.… Full review by Karen M

Questions & answers

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What time does the bat program start in the evenings during Aug?
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I con cur completely with what rckndad explained. Consult the almanac for sunset and arrive half an hour before to hear the park ranger's presentation.
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Today is Nov. 30. What are my chances of seeing bats tonight? Is it too late in the season?
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I’m pretty sure the bat flights end in October
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Hi, going this evening, is there a better place to sit? Thanks
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Hello Sit as close as you can to the front. That way your view will not be obstructed by others. We were just there on 10 May and the Park Ranger gave a great program. And the Bats were …
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Hello Sit as close as you can to the front. That way your view will not be obstructed by others. We were just there on 10 May and the Park Ranger gave a great program. And the Bats were better than my expeditions. Enjoy!
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Answer by Randy W · May 26, 2019
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Can anyone tell me what sort of amount I can expect to see of bats at the minute (trying to decide whether to travel out of …
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Can anyone tell me what sort of amount I can expect to see of bats at the minute (trying to decide whether to travel out of our way or if we’re too early in the season)? Thanks
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Thankyou I’m going tonight. Do you recommend a better place to sit for view of them? Thanks
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When is the park open and how much does it cost?
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The park is open every day, except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's days, weather and road conditions permitting. Purchase cavern tickets at the ticket counter...
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