# Waugh Drive Bat Colony > A large colony of Mexican free-tailed bats emerges from under a bridge at twilight, creating a natural spectacle. The park offers a quiet, scenic setting with free parking nearby, attracting nature lovers and casual visitors alike. Visitors often watch from platforms or grassy areas, experiencing a calm atmosphere that shifts as bats take flight in small groups rather than large waves. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/WaughDriveBatColony - Address: Waugh Dr, Houston, Texas, United States - Phone: +17137520314 - Website: https://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild/species/bats/bat-watching-sites/waugh-drive-bridge.phtml ## What it is good for - Cool — 10/10 - Fun Activities — 10/10 - Nice View — 9.3/10 - Kid Friendly — 9.2/10 - Scenic Views — 7.9/10 - Parks — 7.8/10 - Sunset — 6.7/10 - Parking Available — 5.3/10 ## What people say - "Parking is challenging unless you arrive very early." - "It's really cool to see the bats fly out at dusk." - "It's a nice view watching thousands of bats emerge at twilight." ## Good to know - The bats start coming out around 7:55 pm, peaking around 8:30-9 pm. - Parking is limited, and it can be hard to find a spot nearby. - Be cautious of parking in nearby lots as cars may be towed. - Bats do not take flight in the rain or when it's too cold (below 50°F). - No tickets are needed to view the bat colony; it's free. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.