Ukrainian Bat Rehabilitation Center

The largest-scale project of bat conservation, research and outreach in Eastern Europe.

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32,248 rescued bats
14 species
218 localities

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About bats

Bats are one of the most unique mammals. All Ukrainian species are listed in the Red Data Book of Ukraine. All of them are insectivorous.

Bats play key role in ecosystems – regulate amount of insects. In tropical regions they pollinate plants and spread the seeds.
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What to Do if You Find a Bat

Summer A bat has flown into your apartment/house at night 1. Do not be afraid. Indeed, for the most people, it is unexpected to see a bat so closely. But… Continue reading

What to Do if You Find a Bat
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Ukrainian Bat Box

First in Ukraine! Bats do not build nests, and in nature they do not have enough roosts. Thus, you can help the animals by setting up summer bat boxes for… Continue reading

Ukrainian Bat Box
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Adopt a Bat

Currently, we exist solely based on charitable donations and small grants. Adopt a bat at our Rehabilitation Center and become a savior of endangered species! Your support contributes to bat… Continue reading

Adopt a Bat

Buy the merch – save bats!

Our artists create unique merch with pictures of Ukrainian bats. All funds will be used for bat rescue and rehabilitation.

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Bat colonies collector

The aim of this citizen science project is to collect the data on bat colonies in Ukraine for further conservation.

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Recent posts

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Expanding the boundaries of international partnership

The challenge of protecting bats that inhabit human settlements is not unique to Ukraine. In the EU — especially in countries like the Netherlands and Germany — this issue is… Continue reading

Expanding the boundaries of international partnership
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Bat Release Festivals in Ukraine 2025!

We invite everyone to take part in a special event dedicated to returning rehabilitated bats to their natural habitat! Throughout the winter season, our team in Kharkiv, along with volunteers… Continue reading

Bat Release Festivals in Ukraine 2025!
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International Bat Night in Ukraine, 2024

For over 25 years, the International Bat Night has been held in all corners of Europe at the initiative of the Secretariat of the Agreement on the Conservation of Populations… Continue reading

International Bat Night in Ukraine, 2024
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Opening the new facility for bats

Opening the modular building as a new operational base of UBRC We received significant advancement in our infrastructure with the acquisition of a modular building, made possible through the generous support… Continue reading

Opening the new facility for bats
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Bat Release Festivals in Ukraine 2024

Recently, together with our partners and volunteers we were able to release 6000 threatened bats back into nature in 10 Ukrainian cities. During this winter bats were rescued from urban… Continue reading

Bat Release Festivals in Ukraine 2024
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Dear friends, we wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!Thank you for your support, care, and interest in bats!We sincerely hope that the new year will bring peace… Continue reading

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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Bat rescue operation in Karazin University

At the end of 2023 year, we conducted a comprehensive operation to rescue bats during the window replacement (that were damaged by war) at V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University. This… Continue reading

Bat rescue operation in Karazin University
Bat Temple in Kyiv region
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Bat Temple in Kyiv region

On September 11-12, bat biologists from the Ukrainian Bat Rehabilitation Center, Dr. Anton Vlashchenko, Dr. Alona Prylutskа and Oleksiy Parfilov visited the “Hlyboki Baliky” (Kyiv region, Ukraine) ecological station to… Continue reading

Bat Temple in Kyiv region