Bat Flight Amphitheater
The amphitheater features rings of stone benches looking down on the cavern's natural entrance, where thousands of bats emerge nightly.
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Bat Flight Amphitheater Details
Located just outside the natural entrance, this arena has seats for visitors to gather and watch thousands of Mexican Free-Tailed Bats exit the cave for their nightly insect hunt. Before the bats depart, rangers present an educational talk. The official Bat Flight events happen each evening from Memorial Day through October. The amphitheater features rings of stone benches looking down on the cavern's natural entrance, and is a good reference point for finding your way around the park.
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Your main resource for information about the park, as well as the place to purchase entry and tour tickets.
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Walnut Canyon Desert Drive
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