Bats

1,300 species

Amount raised $100,437

Largest Bats

Golden-Crowned Flying Fox
Madagascan Flying Fox
Hammer-Headed Bat
Spectral Bat

Smallest Bats

Kitti’s hog-nosed bat or Bumblebee bats

We need bats if we want healthy and diverse ecosystems filled with a variety of organisms. Many bats feast on insects, some pollinate plants, and some bats spread seeds, too. Larger animals may depend on bats for prey. Aside from all these great services, bats are the only mammal that's capable of true flight, and they're simply fascinating. The deadly fungal disease, white-nose syndrome (WNS), poses a real danger to cave-dwelling bats. Tree-roosting and migratory bats face significant threats from wind turbines. WNS has killed 99% of some bat colonies, and habitat loss and wind turbines also make it difficult for bats to survive and thrive. But we can all help protect bats and their habitats! Try some of these ideas to help conserve bats. You can help bats in your own yard and community, and you can learn how to protect bats when you visit parks, too. - National Park Service

National Park Service

Support our winged wonders!

Your donation to our bat sanctuary will help provide crucial habitat preservation, rehabilitation efforts, and educational programs for these misunderstood creatures. Every contribution aids in safeguarding their future and promotes ecological balance. Join us in protecting these vital pollinators and pest controllers. Together, let's ensure a thriving environment for bats and the ecosystems they support.