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. 

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Texas – red bat mom and pup found grounded

A red bat mother with three pups was found grounded and surrounded by dogs in Mineral Wells, TX, We rescued them and determined that they had likely been chased from […]

Florida – bat found at conference

An evening bat was found lying in the hallway at a conference in Orlando, Florida. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer […]

Kentucky – baby bat found grounded

A baby bat was found in a homeowner’s yard in Jenkins, Kentucky. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s […]