Rescue Log

In addition to the 700 permanent residents cared for daily at Bat World Sanctuary, the following bats were rescued and released back to the wild (or were provided permanent sanctuary with us if they were not releasable). Also logged are the rescues we directly assisted with nationally and internationally. Click on the entry to see any photos or videos that are available. 

Texas—red bat found in yard—photo available

A red bat was found grounded in Mineral Wells, TX after a severe freeze came through the area. We rescued the bat, who is thin and dehydrated but otherwise in […]

Florida—bat found grounded

A bat was found grounded in Orlando, FL. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat […]