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Advocate for bats. You know why.

Simply left alone they are harmless, highly beneficial, fascinating, and vital to the balance of nature.

They have been flying the Hill Country skies for tens of thousands of years. Please donate to help us bring some perspective to these trying times.

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We also have an Amazon Wish List if you’d like to send supplies directly to the refuge.

Austin Bat Refuge, is a 501(c)(3) organization.
Our tax ID number is 81-1326348

We also accept donations through:

Orphans of many local bat species find their way to the refuge.
Will you help us care for them?

Left: Evening bat pup, eastern red bat pup, and seminole bat pup

Austin Bat Refuge, a 501(c)(3) organization, is the only organization in our nine-county area caring for orphaned, injured, and displaced bats. Help us provide compassionate care to Central Texas bats with a tax-deductible contribution. Your donation will sponsor:

1: Our Congress Avenue Bridge education table, set up Friday and Saturday during the season

2: Rescues of Austin bats in buildings—often the only alternative to euthanasia!

3: Rehabilitation of orphaned and injured bats from all over Texas

4: Conflict resolution services promoting peaceful co-existence between bats and humans

5: Our radar study of Central Texas free-tailed bat colonies

6: On-site bat education for under-funded schools and institutions

Looking to make a greater impact?

Host your own fundraiser for Austin Bat Refuge through Amplify Austin.