Summer Species: Bats!
Summer Species: Bats!
An annual celebration of a native species found along the bayou, featuring nature walks, public art, and more.
This year, discover the bats of Buffalo Bayou in collaboration with the Houston Area Bat Team—including the nearly 300,000 Mexican free-tailed bat that live beneath the Waugh Street Bridge.
Summer Species Adventures
Bat Chats
Get batty and learn from the Houston Area Bat Team (HABT) about Houston’s native bat species, including the Mexican Free-tailed Bats at Waugh Drive Bridge every Friday evening.
Buffalo Bayou Cruise: Bats
Sail the scenic waterway on a 90-minute, guided tour from downtown to Waugh Drive Bridge and back to watch the emergence of the 250,000+ Mexican free-tailed bats that live under the bridge.
Bikes & Bats
Bring your bike for an evening ride along Buffalo Bayou with BikeHouston to the Waugh Bridge Bat Colony, where you’ll witness an unforgettable sight—more than 250,000 Mexican free-tailed bats emerging at sunset.
More to come!
