Bat Boat Tour with the Buffalo Bayou Partnership – May 7, 2026
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This event has SOLD OUT. If you wish to be placed on a Waitlist in case someone cancels or a second tour is scheduled, please contact Brenda Schroeder (see contact information in the Event Details section).
Join your SAAGH colleagues and the Buffalo Bayou Partnership for a wonderful evening boat tour. Once on board the boat, you will experience a unique view of both downtown Houston and Waugh Bridge as approximately 250,000 Free-Tailed bats take to the sky. This tour will be led by a knowledgeable guide and you will learn about these magnificent flying mammals as you view them from the water. You will learn how the bat sleeps, how much food they can consume in one hour, and how they contribute to the ecosystem.
For anyone who is interested, we will have an optional informal Happy Hour at La Calle, 909 Franklin, Houston, Texas, 77002, at 5:30. La Calle is about a 3 minute walk from the boat loading location.
Passengers can bring food and drinks but no glass containers are allowed.
Each member is allowed a maximum of one quest.
The boat leaves promptly at 7:20 PM so please plan to arrive 15 minutes early.
Spaces are limited so sign up early! Feel free to wear your favorite bat gear!
Please Note:
- All passengers must be 4+
- Wheelchairs and walkers cannot be accommodated (Canes are allowed)
- There is a 60-80 vertical drop of stairs to walk down to the boat
- The boat is partially covered (so you can see the bats)
Event Details
| When | Thursday, May 7, 2026 |
| Where | 1019 Commerce Street (Allen’s Landing) Houston, TX 77002 |
| Time | Boat departs promptly at 7:20 PM and returns at approximately 8:50 PM. Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to departure to allow for parking and boarding. |
| Parking | Paid and free parking nearby. Allow time to park and take a short walk to the landing. |
| Traffic | We suggest that you use your map app to ensure an efficient route and predicted arrival time to avoid road construction. |
| Attire | Casual - feel free to wear your favorite bat gear! |
| Cost | $28 |
| # of participants | 26 |
| Registration/Cancelation Deadline | Please register by Thursday, April 30 |
| Contact | Brenda Schroeder Click Here to send e-mail |
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