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. 

Ohio—Egyptian fruit bat retired to Bat World Sanctuary—photo available

Batty is a 13 year old Egyptian fruit bat who is ready for his comfy retirement at Bat World Sanctuary. Batty arrived all the way from the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery in Ohio, where he served as an education ambassador. He is settling in beautifully and is already found snuggling with his new friends in the […]

Texas—bat flew into plate glass window—photos available

A free-tailed bat flew into a large plate glass window in McGregor, TX. A Bat World Sanctuary made the 5 hour round-trip to bring the injured boy to Bat World MidCities, where it was discovered that he had sustained a broken wing. On arrival, he was warmed in an incubator and then given an injection […]

Texas-hoary bat found with broken wing-photo available

This lovely hoary bat was dropped off at a neighboring rehabilitation organization this past weekend. They immediately transferred her out to us, and we got her all settled in. She was suffering from a pretty severe wing break. After a round of pain meds, fluids, and antibiotics, she was starting to feel much better. Sadly, […]

Texas – bat found with broken wing

A bat with a broken wing was found in downtown Mineral Wells, TX. We rescued the bat, who had a severely fractured wing. She was provided with pain medication and antibiotics and her injury was treated. Unfortunately, she will never fly again so she will receive lifetime sanctuary with others of her kind at Bat […]