According to experts, Austin is home to the largest urban bat colony in North America. Approximately 1.5 million bats make the Ann Richards Congress Avenue Bridge their home for part of each year.

For a more authentic Austin vibe, explore East 6th Street or the Rainey Street Historic District instead. Congress Avenue Bat Bridge at Peak Times Watching bats emerge from under the Congress ...

An estimated 100,00 people visit a bridge in Austin, Texas to see the thousands of bats that live under the bridge come out to feed each night. By some estimates, this generates $10,000,000 in ...

Live Love Paddle – Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Tours Did you know that Austin is home to one of the world's largest urban bat colonies? They live under the Congress Avenue Bridge and are a ...