Summer Species - Buffalo Bayou Cruise: Bats
5/22/2026
5/23/2026
5/29/2026
7:15 PM - 9:00 PM Central
Guests will enjoy an amazing view of the bats’ dusk emergence from Waugh Drive Bridge. Learn more about these 250,000 magnificent Mexican free-tailed bats that share the city with us.
Price: $30 (discount available)
Schedule
Departure is 30 minutes before sunset. Please check the time listed on each date.
Boat tours depart promptly at departure time.
Location
1019 Commerce Street (at Main Street), go down the cascading stairs (on your left of the 3-story brown brick building). The pontoon boat will be docked at the wharf.
Arrival & Parking
Please plan on arriving 30-minutes before the tour to allow time for parking and check-in.
Paid parking is available in the Bayou Lot behind El Centro Downtown located at 901 Commerce Street. Street parking is also available along Commerce Street.
What to Know
- All boat tours are subject to cancellation due to weather and water conditions.
- Please use the restroom before your scheduled tour.
- For their safety, children under 4 are not permitted on boat tours.
- There are 52 steps from the street level down to Allen's Landing.
What to Bring
- Dress in weather-appropriate clothing – the temperature is about 5 degrees cooler on the water.
- A portion of the boat is not covered; please wear sunscreen and a hat for sun protection.
- Filled reusable water bottles are recommended as water is not available on the boat.
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