A n old abandoned railroad tunnel is home to up to three million bats from May through October.
During those months, visitors can watch the bats emerge from the tunnel nightly.
The tunnel, built in 1913, was used by the Fredericksburg and Northern Railway until its abandonment in 1941.
Permits for entry into Old Tunnel State Park and fees for the bat viewing must be purchased online. No permits are sold onsite. Entry is limited.
The tunnel is located at 10619 Old San Antonio Road, and is open from sunrise to 5 p.m. Hours are extended depending on the times the bats emerge in the summertime.
Contact 866-978-2287, or visit texasstateparks.reserveamerica.com for more hours and information.
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