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- mother and pups found grounded

An Eastern red bat mother and her four pups were found grounded in Grand Prairie, Texas. The bats had likely been chased from a tree by a blue jay. We provided […]

North Carolina- brown bat pup found abandoned

A little brown bat pup was found alone and scared hanging onto the leg of a picnic table in St. Pauls, North Carolina. We provided guidance on how to safely contain […]

Texas- bat found inside drink cooler

A bat was found inside of a drink cooler at a sports stadium in Houston, Texas. While no one has any idea how the bat came to be inside of […]

North Carolina- bat found hanging on wall

A bat was found hanging on a wall of a business in Lincolnton, North Carolina. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat trained rescuer […]