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

California – bat grounded at country club

While working at a country club in San Diego, CA an employee came across a Mexican freetail bat who appeared to have an injured wing. The finder was desperate to […]

Indiana- bat on hospital patio

A nurse at a local hospital in Bloomington, ID discovered a bat lying on the cold concrete of the outdoor patio. The nurse quickly placed a box on top of […]