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. 

All Day

Minnesota – red bat on doorstep

An Eastern red bat was found hiding out on a doorstep in Hugo, Minnesota. Thankfully the bat was uninjured and likely just chased from a tree by a blue jay […]

Texas – bat found in garden

An evening bat was found grounded in a homeowner’s garden in Weatherford, TX. We rescued the bat, who is thankfully uninjured and healthy. He will be released at nightfall to […]