Public education around New Zealand bats, their threats and conservation efforts
A purpose-built facility for both Australian Megabats and Microbats located in the Shoalhaven Region of New South Wales, Australia which is operated by volunteers.
Information and Action for the Conservation of Flying-foxes in Australia
A volunteer self funded organisation which operates a Rescue Line for bat rescue advice and assistance. They provide education, bat rescue and rehabilitation
A volunteer organisation focusing on bat rescue in Southern Queensland.
An international NGO devoted to conservation, education, and research initiatives involving bats and the ecosystems they serve.
A not-for-profit organisation working across southern Africa to conserve bat populations and biodiversity.
The Webiste of Ku-ring-gai Bat Colony Committee (KBCC) - committed to conserving Sydney's flying-foxes and microbats
Australian organisations
Rescue in South Australia, along with information about microbats and flying-foxes
A self-funded volunteer organisation based in south-east Queensland. They provide care for sick, injured and orphaned wildlife.
Care for sick, injured and orphaned wildlife on the Sunshine Coast
Tourist and Education Centre, rescue and care specialist for tick affected flying-foxes, Atherton Tablelands
International organisations
An international non-profit organization dedicated to protecting biological diversity through the conservation of fruit bats.
The leading NGO in the United Kingdom solely devoted to the conservation of bats and the landscapes on which they rely.
A Charity dedicated to the conservation of Ireland's bats. Promoting the conservation of bats and acting as an umbrella group for the local bat groups.
An international NGO built from a partnership of national bat conservation organisations that are committed to promoting the conservation of all bat species and their habitats throughout Europe.
Cordinates and implements research, capacity building, and outreach to promote the conservation of Southeast Asia’s diverse but threatened bat fauna.
A network of professionals committed to bat conservation working in partnership across Latin America and the Caribbean.
The Bat Study and Conservation group of Japan (BSCJ) was established in 1992 by researchers who were concerned with the conservation of bats. BSCJ is devoted to bat conservation and research.
Bat Conservation Groups
There are a number of independent bat conservation and care groups within Australasia and around the world. These groups vary greatly in size, the way they operate and the activities they undertake. For more details, please contact these groups directly.
A number of national and international bat conservation and rescue groups are listed below. The ABS commends all efforts towards preserving bats and their habitats; however, we do not have any official affiliation with any of the groups listed below, and inclusion on this list does not constitute an endorsement. Please directly contact the organisation of interest for further details on their current activities.