Questions?

Do you allow visitors or tours?

We are a private facility which operates under strict regulations enforced by the Pennsylvania Game Commission. In accordance with state regulations, we cannot allow visitors. There are many opportunities to attend one of our public events. Please see our event calendar for details.

Do you remove bat colonies?

We are not licensed through the state to remove bat colonies – we are permitted to rescue distressed bats. When considering bat exclusion, we recommend a licensed wildlife humane exclusion professional that is familiar with your situation. Please do not contact pest control companies, as they are not licensed to handle bat exclusions. Due to serious population decline, bats are protected in Pennsylvania therefore it’s illegal to kill bats. Please visit our list of bat removal companies.

Do you need volunteers?

We are a small facility with limited opportunities for volunteers and interns. If you are interested in volunteering please provide a resume with your experience, current rabies titer, and complete volunteer form. Anyone interested in working with bats (and other rabies vector species) must be rabies vaccinated with an up-to-date rabies titer.
If we don’t have any current volunteer opportunities, and you are still interested in helping animals, please visit PAWR for a Pennsylvania wildlife rehabilitator near you.

What do you do with the bats after intake?

Bats come into our care for a variety of reasons. We address their individual needs to help them recover quickly to release them back into their natural habitat. Some injuries may take several weeks or months to heal – this assures their best chance for survival.