Bracken Cave

Bracken Cave, located near San Antonio, Texas, is renowned for hosting the world's largest colony of Mexican free-tailed bats. Each summer, millions of these bats emerge at dusk to feed, creating a spectacular, swirling cloud in the sky. The cave provides a crucial roosting habitat, supporting the bats' breeding and migration. Its extraordinary size and activity make it a significant natural wonder and important for ecosystem health, as bats help control insect populations. Conservation efforts aim to protect this vital habitat, ensuring the bats continue their remarkable skyward journeys.