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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Florida – bat on doorstep

A resident in Orlando, FL found a bat lying on the front doorstep of their home. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained […]

New Jersey – bat with injured wing on lawn

A homeowner in Waretown, NJ discovered a small bat on their lawn while gardening. The bat tried to fly away but fell back to the ground, and upon further inspection […]