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The world's largest occupied bat houses. Around sunset, hundreds of thousands of bats stream out over Lake Alice in a single ribbon, one of Gainesville's most distinctive free spectacles. Bring a folding chair and get there before dark.
Best emergences. Warm, dry evenings from spring through fall are generally understood to bring larger emergences, though sources.md carries no dated citation for this specific month range.(general guidance, not verified)
Best viewing is 15 to 20 minutes after sunset, nightly, weather permitting
Free.
Upcoming events within a few miles, from our nightly-updated calendar.
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Facts confirmed September 20, 2026 against a secondary source that corroborates the official listing (the official page blocks automated checks). Rechecked on a schedule; last check 2026-09-20 · 03:37 EDT. Always confirm before you go.