Buffalo Bayou Park and the Bat Colony

Trails, kayaking, and the Waugh Drive bats.

Buffalo Bayou Park runs through the centre of the city. From spring to autumn, hundreds of thousands of Mexican free-tailed bats emerge from the Waugh Drive Bridge at dusk.

Bats Kayaking Evenings

Essential details

Quick facts

Ticket price: Free; kayak rentals cost extra.
Hours: Park open daily; bats at dusk in season.
Recommended visit: 2 hours.

Getting there

Address: 105 Sabine St, Houston.
Nearest transport: Car or bus.
On foot: Paved trails.

Accessibility & comfort

Access: Paved trails.
Crowds: Busy at dusk.
Facilities: Restrooms and cafes.

                        
                            How to fit Buffalo Bayou Park and the Bat Colony into your day
                        
                                Morning: Walk the trails.
                            
                                Midday: Lunch nearby.
                            
                                Afternoon: See the bats at dusk.

Before you go

Bats are seasonal.
Bring repellent.
Arrive early for a spot.