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- bat grounded at air force base

A bat was found grounded at Sheppard Airforce Base in Wichita Falls, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat trained rescuer in […]

Iowa- bat trapped in housing complex

A little brown bat was trapped for three days in the hallway of a housing complex in Des Moines, Iowa. The finder contained the bat by using our online instructions and […]