UF Bat Houses: hours, admission & visiting (Gainesville, FL)

UF Bat Houses

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.

Free admissionBest viewing is 15 to 20 minutes after sunset, nightly, weather permittingOpen in maps

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Facts confirmed November 4, 2026 against a secondary source that corroborates the official listing (the official page blocks automated checks). Rechecked on a schedule; last check 2026-11-04 · 02:35 EST. Always confirm before you go.

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Hours

Best viewing is 15 to 20 minutes after sunset, nightly, weather permitting

Admission

Free.

Seasonal notes

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)

Events near here

Upcoming events within a few miles, from our nightly-updated calendar.

Questions this page answers about UF Bat Houses

Where is UF Bat Houses?: Museum Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611.
Is UF Bat Houses indoors or outdoors?: Outdoors.
Is anything on near UF Bat Houses soon?: Yes. This calendar lists 5 upcoming events at venues within a few miles, the soonest celebrateGNV 2026 on Thursday, November 5, 2026.

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Address: Museum Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611
Official site: floridamuseum.ufl.edu
Map: Open in Google Maps

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