Bat Flight Program
Carlsbad Caverns National Park · New Mexico
Photo: NPS
Next time
Thursday, Oct 8 · 6:00 PM
Local time at the park
About this program
Please join us for the free Bat Flight Program (April through October), an evening ranger talk about bats prior to their flight. No reservations are required for this program that occurs every evening from April through October. The program takes place at the Bat Flight Amphitheater, located at the Natural Entrance to Carlsbad Cavern. The start time for the program changes as the summer progresses and sunset times change.
Programs may be cancelled in the event of lightning.
- Where to meet
- The seating area where you will sit to watch the bats is located at the Natural Entrance to Carlsbad Cavern, about a five minute walk from the visitor center.
From the National Park Service.
Upcoming dates
- Thursday, Oct 86:00 PM
- Friday, Oct 96:00 PM
- Saturday, Oct 106:00 PM
- Sunday, Oct 116:00 PM
- Monday, Oct 126:00 PM
- Tuesday, Oct 136:00 PM
- Wednesday, Oct 146:00 PM
- Thursday, Oct 156:00 PM
- Friday, Oct 166:00 PM
- Saturday, Oct 176:00 PM
And 14 more dates. Schedule from the Carlsbad Caverns National Park, checked daily. Programs can change, so check before you go.
At the park that day
Weather
73° / 63°
scattered clouds · OpenWeather forecast
Sunset
6:35 PM
Thursday
No closures or road changes reported within 20 miles in the last week.
