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. 

Virginia – bat found in kitchen

An adult bat was found in a homeowners kitchen in Petersburg, VA. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat trained rescuer in the […]

Kentucky – two bat pups found in yard

Two bat pups were found in the yard of a homeowner in Frankfurt, KY. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the pup and located a bat trained rescuer […]

Alabama – bat roost in jeopardy

An apartment complex in Dalesville, AL was  getting ready to fumigate a nursery colony. We provided educational information on bats as well as humane exclusion guidelines and also contacted the […]

Georgia – bat found in street

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

Texas – bat found at water park

A baby bat was found at Hurricane Harbor in Arlington, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the pup and contact info for our rescue center Bat World […]

Nevada – bat colony in jeopardy

A bat colony in Reno, NV was going to be exterminated. We were alerted and contacted the building owner, providing educational information on bats as well as humane exclusion guidelines. […]