Bat World MidCities
Wildlife Rehabilitation and
Professional Development Training
NEW Courses
Course Catalog
Course Schedule
Upcoming Events
| Title | Date | Day | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bat World Sanctuary One-Day Bat Rehabilitation Workshop 02/08/2025 | 08 Feb 2025 | Saturday | 1150 East Pleasant Run Road, Cedar Hill, TX, USA |
| Bat Rehabilitation: Advanced Skills Workshop - 02/09/2025 | 09 Feb 2025 | Sunday | 1150 East Pleasant Run Road, Cedar Hill, TX, USA |
| Wildlife Rehabilitation Skills Workshop: Raccoon Care 04/19/2025 | 19 Apr 2025 | Saturday | 500 Shady Brook Drive, Grapevine, TX, USA |
| Wildlife Rehabilitation Skills Workshop: Opossum Care - 04/19/2025 | 19 Apr 2025 | Saturday | 500 Shady Brook Drive, Grapevine, TX, USA |
Past Events
Events
This orientation event provides basic information about wildlife rehabilitation volunteer opportunities, including hands-on care, transport and stabilization, and administrative support. Following an overview of volunteer roles and responsibilities, attendees will have an opportunity to meet currently permitted rehabilitators to learn more about their experiences, how they can become involved, and next steps. The orientation session is free, but reservations are required. Current COVID-19 protocols will be observed.Read More
- Date: 5/7/2022 10:00 AM - 5/7/2022 02:00 PM
- Location: 3401 Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano, TX 75074 (Map)
- More Info: Holifield Science Learning Center
Past Events
| Title | Date | Day | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildlife Rehabilitation volunteer Orientation | 02 Apr 2022 | Saturday | 1000 Southeast Green Oaks Boulevard, Arlington, TX, USA |
About
We offer a variety of professional development workshops related to wildlife rehabilitation, and have developed free-to-download resources for community education programs. Workshop and program fees support the animals in our care. Bat World Sanctuary is a 501c3 nonprofit organization, and we gratefully accept donations to help fund our work. We receive no government funding.
All of our courses are approved by Texas Parks and Wildlife, Texas Department of State Health Services, and the National Animal Care and Control Association for TX wildlife rehabilitator and TX Animal Control Officer CE hours, as well as CE hours for NACA members. Virtual classes are recorded and closed captioning is available on request. ASL interpretation for in-person classes can be arranged with sufficient notice.
Contact
- Arlington, Texas, United States
- +undefined--817-229-5653 - Bat World MidCities
- bwmidcities@batworld.org
- 9 AM to 9 PM Central time daily
Found a bat? Call 817-229-5653. Please double-check your email address before sending, and include a secondary method of contact. If you do not receive a response in a timely manner please check your spam/junk folder. You may also reach us by direct email at bwmidcities@batworld.org
Blog
Sometimes our best intentions don't turn out so well.
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February brought unusually severe weather to Texas, and our bats suffered huge losses.
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Some bats choose to spend the fall and winter season nestled in a pile of leaves, and some end up there by accident.
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Bats and Friday the 13th - not so creepy after all!
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Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer
Once we reach agreement on the level of participation that is best for you, there are a few ground rules.
- If you are scheduled to assist with an event or have a meeting scheduled with me, please let me know as soon as possible if you are unable to keep that commitment
- Training will depend on the level of involvement
- Working with wildlife carries some risks of injury (scratches, bites, etc). You are responsible for your own health and safety; I cannot provide financial assistance for medical expenses
- For satellite and transport subpermittees, an application to Texas Parks and Wildlife (including a back-ground check) is required
Download the volunteer application here, complete it, and return to bwmidcities@batworld.org. After reviewing your application, I will contact you to schedule a personal interview.
Requirements
- Age 18 or over
- Able to work independently, with minimal supervision
- Able to pass a TPWD background check
- Access to reliable transportation
Responsibilities
- Cleaning animal enclosures
- Preparing diets and feeding animals
- Administering medications and treating injuries
- Answering calls from the public
- Transporting wildlife to a permitted rehabilitator or satellite subpermittee for care
- Assisting with public education/outreach events
Bat world midcities File Manager
Volunteer Application
Download the volunteer application, complete the required information, sign and date the form, and return by email to bwmidcities@batworld.org. I will review your application and contact you to schedule a personal interview. Please note, all volunteer opportunities are in Texas.
Making Sense of TX Wildlife Laws 2024 Participant Guide
Possession of various wildlife species in Texas is regulated by the Texas State Administrative Code, County and Municipal regulations, and Federal laws. These laws, regulations, and administrative rules can be confusing and, in some cases, may be in conflict with one or more other governing bodies. Recent updates and revisions to the administrative code include reporting requirements for Animal Control agencies as well as changes to the permitting process for wildlife rehabilitators and new guidance for veterinarians. In order to understand the nuances of the various laws and regulations, and unravel potential conflicts to ensure that laws are correctly enforced, it is important to look at the historical development of these laws for context. Having established a contextual foundation, one can then look at specific elements of the laws, and identify and resolve conflicts between the various governing bodies. Ultimately, the goal of this workshop is to enable participants to understand the current state and federal regulations governing wildlife care, transportation, and possession. Armed with this information, shelter personnel will be able to make appropriate decisions when presented with wildlife issues.
Virtual Sponsorships
Virtual sponsorships help support the animals in our care
Sponsorships
Orphaned Bats
Every summer, Bat World MidCities becomes home to over 100 orphaned bats from across Texas. Each of these babies is hand-fed a custom milk formula up to five times per day, in addition to receiving medical care as needed. They are housed in incubators designed to keep them warm while they grow. Sponsorships enable us to purchase the ingredients for the milk formula, cover medical expenses, and maintain the incubators that are critical for their survival. Sponsors receive a species profile, a photo of one or more of our orphans and a certificate of sponsorship.
$20.00
Winter Bats
Each year in the fall, dozens of displaced adult bats arrive at Bat World MidCities in need of care over the winter. Each bat is assessed for injuries and overall condition, and receives medical care as appropriate in addition to being hand-fed two to three times per day until they reach an optimal weight for winter. Species that would normally hibernate are then acclimated to a habitat that will support their physiological needs while allowing caregivers to check them daily to ensure they are maintaining appropriate weight and hydration; any bat that is not in optimal condition is gently roused, hydrated, and fed before being returned to the hibernation chamber. In spring, when temperatures have reached at least 50 degrees Fahrenheit overnight and nighttime flying insects are visible, the bats are moved to an outdoor flight enclosure and observed to ensure they are able to fly well. Within a few days to a week, they are ready for release. Sponsoring our winter bats enables us to provide them with proper food, necessary medications, and appropriate housing for the winter season, as well as a spacious outdoor flight enclosure for pre-release conditioning. Sponsors receive a certificate of sponsorship, species profile, and a photo of one or more of our winter bats.
$20.00
