FREEDOM, OK - This weekend Alabaster Caverns State Park went into the cavern to see how many little flying critters they had and were pleasingly surprised...over 19,000 bats! Almost 3,000 more than last year's count. Winter is a very good time to see them as they hibernate close to the pathway...stop in and find out for yourself.
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Alabaster Caverns is the only gypsum cavern (showcave) open for touring in the United States and the largest cavern developed for touring in the world. It is one of only three known caverns that contains rare black alabaster and typically has a large bat population. Visit them on Facebook.
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Regular operating hours are from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, 7 days a week. Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend the hours are extended from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Caverns are CLOSED Thanksgiving and Christmas Days.
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For safety reasons, a maximum of 40 visitors are allowed on each tour. A fee is charged for the tour. The cavern tour includes interpretation by a guide and a well-lit path. Group tour rates are available for school and youth groups only and only after a reservation has been made and a confirmation number been issued. Group reservations are required at least two weeks in advance by calling the park office.
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Call (580) 621-3381. Alabaster Caverns State Park is located in Freedom, Oklahoma.
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