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Open on Mon-Fri,8:00am-12:00pm,1:00pm-4:00pm
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3225 National Parks Hwy, Carlsbad, NM 88220, United StatesMap
Phone+1 575-785-2232
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  • David M
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    Bats are amazing at dawn and dusk; rangers aren't that knowledgeable

    The bats are amazing. We went two nights in a row and were delighted watching the tens of thousands of bats fly out. This was October 20 and 21, and the bats started emerging around 6:08 or so and la...

    Reviewed on Oct 24, 2023
  • ibrake4java
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    This is a must do at Carlsbad Caverns

    The amphitheater is a great place to watch the bats leaving the cave at dusk. As others suggested, we sat at the upper right side, which is a very good spot to watch. The rangers are VERY strict about...

    Reviewed on Oct 15, 2023
  • Christina B
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    Amazing!!

    Time set for flight is by check in desk. It seems to change depending upon day/time of year. We had a park ranger talk & give information, answer questions and basically pass the time until the bats ...

    Reviewed on Oct 13, 2023
  • Lisa J
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    Bat Flight

    This is one of the most amazing things I have ever seen. The ranger talks about the bats and that you can not use your phones because the electronics confuse the bats. Just before sundown you think th...

    Reviewed on Sep 17, 2023
  • Vincent M
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    Who saw the bats ?!?!

    There were…. almost no bats. We came to see the « spectacular » bat flight but it was actually very disappointing. We counted 12 before we decided to leave (50’ after sunset!). The ranger told us the ...

    Reviewed on Aug 7, 2023
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