Witness the Natural Wonder

Did you know you can visit the largest known colony of bats in the world, right outside of San Antonio, Texas? But you have to be a BCI member to experience this once in a lifetime spectacle of nature. Join today for your chance to witness the emergence of millions of bats, known as the “batnado!”

A Soaring Success

The Lesser Long-nosed Bat is Delisted

After decades of cooperative work between scientists and conservationists in both Mexico and in the U.S, the lesser long-nosed bat has been removed from the U.S endangered species list. It is the first bat ever to be removed from the list due to recovery.

Attracting Bats to Your Yard

Want to get your yard ready for your friendly neighborhood bats?

Whether it’s to benefit from their pollination services and pest control, or to simply enjoy their nightly displays of aerial acrobatics, consider these three tips for attracting bats to your backyard.

Never Miss an Issue

Become a BCI member today and receive a free subscription to our award-winning BATS Magazine. Published three times a year, BATS Magazine is the perfect way to stay in the know about the amazing world of bats!

Experience a 'Batnado' in 360°

Immerse yourself in the world-famous Batnado of Bracken Cave. During the warm summer months, over 15-million Mexican free-tailed bats (Tadarida brasiliensis) emerge nightly to feast on 140 tons of insects - including many damaging crop pests.

Witness this natural phenomena in stunning 360!