The Reality of Keeping Bats in a Cage

If you've ever seen bats in a cage at a local wildlife rescue, you probably realized pretty quickly that this isn't your average "pet" situation. Unlike a hamster or even a parrot, bats have some incredibly specific needs that make a standard cage setup almost impossible for the average person to handle. In fact, most of the time you see bats behind mesh or wire, it's because they're being rehabilitated after an injury or they're permanent residents at a sanctuary because they can no longer survive in the wild. ...

February 11, 2026 · 7 min · Adara Scalp