Bracken Cave, Natural cave system in Comal County, Texas, US
The cave entrance features a 100-foot-wide crescent opening at the base of a sinkhole formed through natural roof collapse.
In 1992, Bat Conservation International acquired 697 acres from the Marbach family to establish a protected sanctuary for millions of bats.
The cave appears in National Geographic Wild's 'World's Weirdest' series, showcasing natural phenomena to television audiences worldwide.
Bat Conservation International members can attend guided evening tours between March and October to observe bat emergence patterns.
The cave floor contains guano deposits accumulated over 10,000 years, reaching depths of 60 feet in certain sections.
Location: Comal County
GPS coordinates: 29.68715,-98.35261
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:38
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