Supporting Bat Rehabilitation: Partnership with Dziki Projekt Foundation

If you have a toothache, you go to a dentist. If you get sick, you visit a doctor. The same principle should apply to wild animals. When they need help, they should be placed in the care of specialists at wildlife rehabilitation centres. These are facilities where wild animals, including bats, receive treatment and care for a period of time and, when rehabilitation is successful, are returned to their natural habitat.

Dziki Projekt Foundation

One of the places where wild animals in need receive help is the rehabilitation centre run by Dziki Projekt Foundation in the Beskid Niski region of southern Poland. The centre accepts animals from the Małopolska and Podkarpackie regions, and even from the Świętokrzyskie region. It operates around the clock, including weekends and public holidays.

The foundation cares for a wide range of wild animals, including some of the smallest and most misunderstood species, such as bats. Its team provides medical treatment, rehabilitation, and, when necessary, performs specialised procedures. It is worth noting that even a broken bone does not have to be a death sentence for a bat. The foundation also hand-raises orphaned young animals and conducts educational activities to increase public understanding of wildlife.

Together for Bats

Due to the growing number of patients requiring care, Mushika Foundation and Dziki Projekt Foundation have joined forces to support these nocturnal insect hunters. Together, we are creating a space that will improve the rehabilitation process and increase the animals’ chances of successfully returning to the wild. Soon, a dedicated bat flight enclosure will be built at Dziki Projekt Foundation’s wildlife rehabilitation centre, funded by Mushika Foundation. This facility will allow recovering bats to regain strength and flight skills in safe and controlled conditions before their release.

Wildlife Rehabilitation Centres – Where to Find Help

If you encounter a wild animal that requires assistance and should be taken to a rehabilitation centre, contact your local municipality or city office. Outside office hours, you can reach out to the police or municipal guard. A nationwide list of wildlife rehabilitation centres is also available through Poland’s General Directorate for Environmental Protection.

The register allows you to check whether a particular centre specialises in a specific species or group of animals. Wildlife rehabilitation is a demanding and highly specialised field. Not every centre has the necessary infrastructure, expertise, or facilities to care for all species.