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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Kansas – bat found by dog walker

A little evening bat was found grounded at the base of a tree in Topeka, Kansas. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained […]

Arkansas – bat found grounded

An Eastern red bat was found grounded in a homeowners front yard in Pleasant Plains, Arkansas. The bat had likely been chased from a tree by a blue jay, but […]