Huntsville, Texas: Prison Bat Colony
Bat colony clains an old prison warehouse as home adjacent to the historic Huntsville "Walls Unit."
- Address:
- 12th St., Huntsville, TX
- Directions:
- Next to the Texas State Penitentiary at Huntsville, 12th Street and Ave. G. Avoid walking too close to active prison.
- Hours:
- Dawn and dusk flights. Local health policies may affect hours and access.
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Not expecting the amount of bats that fly from the Walls Warehouse. Also, the smell will take your breath away. Awesome.
[Charlotte Tomkavits, 04/13/2018]Be careful where you walk. The colony is adjacent the Walls prison unit, and guards with shotguns will challenge you if you get too close to the prison wall.
[Lee Murrah, 11/16/2016]
Bat colony lives in an old prison warehouse adjacent to the historic "Walls Unit" of Huntsville. Not sure of all the months they can be seen departing at dusk but I know I've seen them in April and May.
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