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 on ground

A red bat was found grounded by a police officer in Justin, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat trained rescuer in […]

West Virginia – babies falling from bat house

A homeowner in WV had baby bats falling from his bat house. He used a glove to gather them up and called us. The hot temperatures likely caused the roost […]

Texas – young bat found on porch

A baby bat was found on a homeowner’s porch in Dallas, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located several Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuers […]