By putting up a bat house, you can help increase the population. Even the most abundant bats of North America are rapidly losing roosting habitat. Putting up bat houses and making careful observations offer an excellent opportunity to learn more about bat roosting requirements. They can also make a great science project for the school. It is the largest known urban bat colony in the world.
People come from all around the world just to watch the show and study the bats.
Every summer a colony of nearly 1.5 million Mexican Freetail bats come to roost under the Congress Avenue bridge in Austin Texas. We accept Checks, or Money orders. Please Print Order Form Donate a Bat House or Kit to a School Class, Scout Troop or Church Youth Group. How, When and Where. Newer, easier to build, simpler designs, less materials with fewer tools, and more information.