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I can't believe I'm the first person to write a review for this place. I came here Saturday night with a friend. It was awesome. 10 millions + bats storming out of the cave is just too cool for this California boy. Few helpful hints: 1) The map to this place isn't too helpful. From San Antonio, just map to Concan, Texas. Take freeway 90 to Freeway 127, then left on FM 2690 (Which is about 5 miles away from Concan). As soon as you turn left, about half mile down, you can see a river, although if you drive there in July like us, it will be dried up. There will be a sign on the right (not very visible IMO). If you drive more than a mile, you passed already, turn back. 2) Both Sprint and Verizon doesn't work here, so if you have Groupon for this place, make sure you bring a hard copy. They will let you in if you didn't bring it, they just ask you to email them later. 3) You have to drive through a dirt road, your car will get dusty. Great place for family outing. Very cool place, I recommend to everyone.

Such a wonderful family trip! The guide, Bain was so knowledgable and a fantastic guide! And Kirsten was great! I was worried, as a disabled vet, that I'd be able to handle the climb, but they offered to drive me up. However, it wasn't that bad; a steep loosely paved hill. Oh it was just a beautiful place. The land is gorgeous and the sky was AMAZING for us: San Antonio is too lit up. Wow!!! If you haven't gone, it's an easy trip, really inexpensive and something worth seeing at LEAST once.

Exceptional tour! If you enjoy the magnificent wonders of nature, you won't want to miss this annual migratory feat. The most amazing gathering and flight of Mexican Free Tail bats I have ever seen. The guide, Mr. Walker, enjoys what he does, so he is very good and knowledgeable about the history of the land, cave, and of course, the caves 12 + million migrating tenants. For $12 a person, you'll witness nature at its best. Bring plenty of questions as it always puts your group at ease. Some folks tend to get a little nervous when 12 million bats are flying all around you. It's awesome, check it out!!! T-shirts at the gate to remind you of your trip $19.95. Bring insect repellant and a flashlight to get back to your car. It's pretty dark out there. Enjoy!!
It is just so amazing to see all the bats take flight! We had to have seen at least 500,000 leave the cave and some were even caught and eaten midflight by Hawks! So very cool!! The site is well kept and back far enough that people do not disturb the bats in their natural habitat. There is a guide that gives a nice introduction on the site, the bats and even the guano collection! Just be sure to wear bug repellent in the hot months!! 100% would go back! read more
Decided to prioritize this on a road trip with my husband after really enjoying seeing the Mexican Free Tailed Bats in Austin. I couldn't believe there are about 10 million here at Frio Bat cave after seeing the 1.5 million in Austin. We signed up in advance. We had to keep checking the website as the tour availability changes. We got a call earlier in the day of our scheduled tour requesting that we come earlier- Some flexibility is needed here due to the nature of the activity. We arrived at 6:30pm (instead of 7pm) followed the guide in by car and then by foot for a short distance to the cave. The guide shared some info and the area was beautiful to look at. Luckily for us the bats came out of the cave at about 7pm. It was truly beautiful and such a cool experience to see them so up close and the beautiful view added to the experience. We did get lucky with the early time and seeing them in such perfect lighting and well... seeing them at all that day! It was pretty bat-ass ! read more
2 years ago
Absolutely AMAZING!!! Definitely a must do!! Bring a coat if in Spring, winter, fall months. Enter and drive about a mile on a dirt road Short up hill walk or reserve in advance to drive up the hill. Fill out the waiver before you arrive to start up hill faster! Kids loved this! Bring a flash light for walk back down the car parking area. Reserve in advance!!! WOW!! read more
14 years ago
I can't believe I'm the first person to write a review for this place. I came here Saturday night with a friend. It was awesome. 10 millions + bats storming out of the cave is just too cool for this California boy. Few helpful hints: 1) The map to this place isn't too helpful. From San Antonio, just map to Concan, Texas. Take freeway 90 to Freeway 127, then left on FM 2690 (Which is about 5 miles away from Concan). As soon as you turn left, about half mile down, you can see a river, although if you drive there in July like us, it will be dried up. There will be a sign on the right (not very visible IMO). If you drive more than a mile, you passed already, turn back. 2) Both Sprint and Verizon doesn't work here, so if you have Groupon for this place, make sure you bring a hard copy. They will let you in if you didn't bring it, they just ask you to email them later. 3) You have to drive through a dirt road, your car will get dusty. Great place for family outing. Very cool place, I recommend to everyone. read more
11 years ago
Such a wonderful family trip! The guide, Bain was so knowledgable and a fantastic guide! And Kirsten was great! I was worried, as a disabled vet, that I'd be able to handle the climb, but they offered to drive me up. However, it wasn't that bad; a steep loosely paved hill. Oh it was just a beautiful place. The land is gorgeous and the sky was AMAZING for us: San Antonio is too lit up. Wow!!! If you haven't gone, it's an easy trip, really inexpensive and something worth seeing at LEAST once. read more
11 years ago
Exceptional tour! If you enjoy the magnificent wonders of nature, you won't want to miss this annual migratory feat. The most amazing gathering and flight of Mexican Free Tail bats I have ever seen. The guide, Mr. Walker, enjoys what he does, so he is very good and knowledgeable about the history of the land, cave, and of course, the caves 12 + million migrating tenants. For $12 a person, you'll witness nature at its best. Bring plenty of questions as it always puts your group at ease. Some folks tend to get a little nervous when 12 million bats are flying all around you. It's awesome, check it out!!! T-shirts at the gate to remind you of your trip $19.95. Bring insect repellant and a flashlight to get back to your car. It's pretty dark out there. Enjoy!! read more
10 years ago
We had such a good time at the Frio bat tour. Watching the huge population of Mexican free tail bats exit was amazing. read more
12 years ago
I have been on the deer lease where the bat flight is located for more then 10 years now and even though I have seen it hundreds of time I am still amazed to see swarm of bats flighting out by the millions!!! If your even in Concan I highly recommend you go and see these. read more
More info about Frio Bat Flight Tour
Concan, TX 78838
Directions
(888) 502-9387
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http://www.friobatflight.com
Hours
What time does Frio Bat Flight Tour open?
Frio Bat Flight Tour opens at 8:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Frio Bat Flight Tour opens at 12:00 PM on Sunday.
What time does Frio Bat Flight Tour close?
Frio Bat Flight Tour closes at 8:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Mon-Sat 8:00 AM - 8:00 PMSun 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Does Frio Bat Flight Tour have free WiFi?
No, Frio Bat Flight Tour does not have free WiFi.
From the Business
Specialties
We specialize in fun and educational experiences introducing the public to bats and the benefits they provide to all of us. We also offer filming opportunities to film crews large and small.
History
Established in 2000.
Frio Bat Flight Tours has been teaching the public about the natural wonder of the bats in Frio Cave for 16 years.
Meet the Business Owner: Bain W.
Bain has been the owner/lead tour guide of Frio Bat Flight Tours for 16 years. In that time he has had the opportunity to work closely with thousands of members of the public, film crews and some of the premier bat researchers from the US and abroad. He has a wealth of knowledge about the local history, flora and fauna. He is a birding tour guide and also offers "nature by kayak" tours. He is a volunteer fireman, husband and father.








































