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

Iowa- bat found in street

A little evening bat was found after a sudden cold snap in Boone, IA. The finder, concerned that the bat wouldn't survive the cold, gave us a call for more […]

Texas- bat hit by broom

A Mexican free-tail bat wound up in a homeowners garage in Dickinson, Texas. Hoping to get the bat to fly out, the homeowner knocked the bat from the wall with […]