UF Bat Houses

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4.8

( 8 reviews )

Specialty Schools, Colleges & Universities, Educational Services

Closed 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM See Hours

Museum Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611, United States

Welcome to UF Bat Houses, where hundreds of thousands of bats call home. Located in Gainesville, FL, these structures provide a refuge for these fascinating creatures, and visitors have the opportunity to witness their captivating emergence on warm evenings just after sunset. UF Bat Houses is an official site of the University of Florida, offering free general admission to anyone who wishes to explore the world of bats. The museum is open from 6 PM to 9 PM, Friday to Thursday. Whether you're a bat enthusiast or simply curious about these nocturnal creatures, UF Bat Houses is a must-visit destination. Prepare to be amazed as you witness the spectacle of bats taking flight and enjoy the peaceful beauty of their natural habitat. So come and experience the wonder of UF Bat Houses today!

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Lorey pro

March 22, 2024

Amazing! Thousands of bats came out and over our heads. Don't think that they will be swooping down on the lake in front of you, because they don't. Still, an incredible sight to see! Next time, we will sit facing the houses to watch them emerge!

Thomas pritchard

March 22, 2024

An awesome free thing to do while in town. The number of bats is incredible . Be sure to arrive 20-30 minutes before sunset to get a great spot. The bats will start trickling out shortly after sunset.

Paul l

March 22, 2024

We went in the evening with our food and we spent 4 hours from 4 to 8. We took a lot of photos with the blossoming flower. And the ecstatic view of Lake Alice on the other side of road was awesome! Feel so fresh in the cool air and beautiful view! Highly recommend for visit!

Gwen moy

March 22, 2024

Had a great time. 7:30pm was sunset, bats were out by 7:50pm. If you can ignore all the people and kids talking loudly, along with dogs barking, you'll appreciate this bat fly out.

Lisa tuzas

March 22, 2024

This was a really cool experience. I have been wanting to see this for a long time. The birds of prey waiting for them to come out was unexpected. A really awesome experience.

Pau becchi

March 22, 2024

A river of bats! That's the best way to describe 500,000 bats coming out of their houses all at once. When you first see the houses you think to yourself "wow, I bet there are 10,000 bats in there." You can multiply that number by 50! This is one of my favorite places in Gainesville. Everyone should come here at least once. Basically, every evening at sunset the bats all come out of their houses to feed. Their feeding grounds are miles away so they fly out in what looks like a river that you can follow with your eyes into the distance. The sounds, smells and visuals are electric.

Daniel kamal

March 22, 2024

Sundown was at 830pm on the month of August, at that time the bats came out. It was a great, awesome and relaxing experience. It's a free experience and is a most see.