🦇 Save this Carlsbad Caverns National Park guide for future planning! 📝 Facts about Carlsbad Caverns National Park, located in New Mexico! •This limestone cave was created over 250 million years ago •The bones of ice age animals such as Lions and Giant Sloths have been found at the caves entrance. •The temperature of the cave holds at a steady 56 degrees year round. •As many as 300,000 bats come from the cave each night. •The Big Room section of Carlsbad Caverns covers 8.2 acres. Making it the

2.4K views · 100 reactions | Everyone wants to watch the Brazilian free-tailed bats emerge from Carlsbad Cavern in the evening. Even this tarantula! Come enjoy the free nightly bat flight program over this holiday weekend, now starting at 6:45 pm. Make sure to arrive early to find a seat in the Bat Flight Amphitheater, located near the Visitor Center. NPS video by Brian Whitehead | Carlsbad Caverns National Park | Facebook

🦇 **Did You Know?** Carlsbad Caverns is home to an incredible **17 different bat species**, with peak summer nights reaching nearly **400,000 total bats** soaring into the sky! The Caverns are one of America’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders—and the perfect reason to plan your next adventure to Carlsbad. 🌄✨ While you’re here, relax at **Sleep Inn & Suites**, offering comfort and convenience for your trip. And don’t miss a local favorite—**Lucky Bull**—home of the *famous Green Chili Cheese

Fly with thousands of bats in Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Discover #HiddenWorlds → g.co/nationalparks | Google