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Nebraska Wildlife Rehab, Inc.

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10/30/2026

POV: you’re a Wildlife Center that just admitted patient number 9,000… and it’s only October 👀

10/29/2026

The stuff of nightmares... sticky glue traps! 😱This big brown bat arrived at the Wildlife Center stuck to a glue trap, unable to escape. Without intervention, animals caught in these traps can suffer severe injuries, exhaustion, dehydration, predation, and ultimately death. Our veterinary team worked carefully to free him, taking extra precautions to protect his delicate wings. Beyond some soft tissue damage, he survived the ordeal without serious injury.

Since his arrival, he’s undergone a series of follow-up "baths" to remove the sticky debris left behind on his wings and body. Our team will continue to monitor his recovery and assess his readiness for release. If he's medically cleared before temperatures drop, he could hit the skies this year. Otherwise, he’ll remain in our care through the winter with hundreds of other bats until conditions are more favorable next spring.

Thank you to the caring rescuer who intervened and brought this bat to NWR for a second chance at life 💜 🦇

10/27/2026

Meet Eleanor, the silver-haired bat contributing to a new bat-tracking study led by our partners at University of Nebraska at Omaha and Nebraska Game and Parks Commission! 🦇 She arrived at the Wildlife Center earlier this month after a rescuer found her grounded near their home. With no signs of injury or impairment and a perfect score on her flight test, it was time for release - but not before a quick visit from biologist and educator Dr. Jeremy White!

Dr. White and his team at UNO recently began work on an innovative bat-tracking project using Bluetooth technology to better understand bat movements and migration along the Missouri River Corridor. Unlike traditional radio tags, which rely on specialized tracking towers or handheld receivers, the new transmitters can also be detected by nearby Bluetooth-enabled devices, including smartphones with location services turned on. Because most people carry a potential receiver in their pockets, this technology dramatically expands opportunities to track bats, particularly in populated areas like Omaha.

Once she hit the skies, Eleanor generated more than 1,500 detections as she moved from her release site in Omaha north toward Florence and Ponca Hills before beginning what appears to be a southward migration into Kansas. She’s pictured here with her Bluetooth tag transmitter, which was attached by trimming a small area of fur on her back between the shoulders and securing the device with surgical bonding adhesive. These lightweight trackers typically remain attached for one to two weeks but can collect data for up to a month!

This project is exciting for several reasons. We’re thrilled to play a small part in research that could help scientists uncover new insights into bat movements, migration patterns, and habitat use. But perhaps most exciting is the opportunity to follow an animal beyond the moment of release, a milestone that has long been difficult for wildlife rehabilitators to achieve.

Rehab doesn't end when an animal leaves our care. Release is the beginning of its next chapter, and over the years we’ve had few opportunities to learn where that chapter takes our patients. Eleanor is helping change that. Her journey offers a rare glimpse into the life of a bat returning to the wild and brings us one step closer to understanding what happens after our patients take flight.

Where will Eleanor go next? We’ll be watching! 🦇

10/26/2026

A frightening encounter nearly cost this big brown bat her ability to fly. She surprised a homeowner in their living room and was struck with a broom mid-flight, leaving her grounded with an injured wing. She arrived at NWR with multiple small tears and an open humeral fracture. Once stabilized, our veterinary team performed an extremely delicate surgical procedure, carefully placing a 0.028-inch pin (about the thickness of a piece of mechanical pencil lead!) to bridge the broken ends of her humerus and restore alignment. In a patient this small, every millimeter matters!

Since her procedure, she’s received physical and therapeutic laser treatments to support healing as she continues her recovery. Our team will continue monitoring her progress as the bone heals and she works toward regaining the strength and function needed to fly again.

Bats may startle us when they appear unexpectedly indoors, but they’re not out to frighten anyone. Often, they’re simply trying to navigate their surroundings and find their way out. If you find a bat inside your home or office, please avoid attempts to capture it in flight (or swat it with a broom). Keep people and pets away and contact NWR for guidance.

10/25/2026

We're entering with some incredible news: thanks to your generosity, we reached our fundraising goal to replace our broken bat hibernaculum! 🦇

For bats who aren’t ready for release before temperatures drop, our hibernaculum provides the cool, quiet, protected environment they need to safely spend the winter. NWR relies on two modified w**e cellars to overwinter bats, and when one reached the end of its long life this summer, we knew we had to race to replace it!

Thank you to everyone who helped make this possible and give our native Nebraska bats a second chance. We can't wait to see them fly free with you next spring at bat release in downtown Omaha!

Still want to help? Shop our Bat Wishlist on Amazon to provide the essential supplies our bats need to recover, thrive, and take flight on release day: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1RAYUQ4DTJ0RA?ref_=list_d_wl_lfu_nav_4&fbclid=IwY2xjawVK9D1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7mfiRACCqSC23l9ug1twETor_PRY5pEMJCAKlwBGWP_gVGtQebq0odqB_vpA_aem_U0Vdw3ou5Zv1s5aKulrlLA

10/23/2026

Being a veterinary technician at a wildlife center is not for the faint of heart. It means long days, challenging cases, and lots of unpredictable moments. From providing critical medical care and assisting with life-saving procedures to supporting patients through every stage of recovery, our veterinary technicians are a crucial part of each animal’s journey back to the wild. Their work takes an incredible amount of skill, patience, resilience, and heart.

We’re so grateful to have Devon and Maya as part of the NWR team. The care they bring to their work and the compassion they show our patients make a difference every single day. Join us in celebrating them for Vet Tech Appreciation Week! 👏

10/21/2026

There’s still time to sign up for Wildlife Trivia Night at Pint Nine Brewing Company! Gather your team of 2–6 people for an evening of trivia, local brews, raffles, and friendly competition - all in support of NWR and our work with native wildlife. Think you know your stuff? Come put your knowledge to the test!

🐿️ Thursday, October 22
🦊 Doors open at 5pm
🐢Trivia starts at 6pm
🦆 $10 per person (includes one free entry into a raffle of your choosing)
💜 100% of ticket sales donated to support NWR and our work with wildlife across the state

Learn More and Purchase Advance Tickets Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wildlife-trivia-night-w-nebraska-wildlife-rehab-tickets-2001401043397?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

10/20/2026

What appeared to be the perfect perch for this great-horned owl turned out to be barbed wire fencing, which punctured his wing membrane in the struggle to escape. When he arrived at NWR, our team carefully cleaned and flushed the wounds, removing fly larvae that had already begun developing in the damaged tissue. After several days of stabilization in our ICU, ongoing wound management, and therapeutic laser treatments to promote healing, he was medically cleared for transfer to our partners at Raptor Conservation Alliance for continued care.

His road to recovery is far from over. He’ll continue returning to NWR for rechecks as our team monitors his progress and determines the best path forward for this handsome bird!

10/19/2026

Celebrity bat rescue! During comedian Matt Mathews’ tour stop in Lincoln, NE, he spotted a grounded bat on the sidewalk outside the venue. Instead of gasping, freaking out, or walking away, he knew exactly what to do when you find an animal in need.

He asked (ok, maybe demanded 😂) that someone bring him a towel-lined box and a warm water bottle. Then, he gently scooped the bat into her makeshift safe haven and called Nebraska Wildlife Rehab to coordinate pickup by a volunteer.

We’re not sure why this little bat was roosting so low, but our veterinary team’s examination revealed that she’s an evening bat in good body condition. The puzzling part? When flight-tested, she simply wouldn’t take off. We’ll continue to monitor her progress and provide a safe, comfortable space for her to recover until she’s ready to return to the wild, whether that’s before temperatures drop this fall or next spring.

Huge thanks to Matt Mathews for looking out for wildlife and showing this bat some kindness. No fear, no judgment, just compassion for a little creature who needed help! 🦇

10/16/2026

When campers at a campground just outside of Omaha were being approached by this little bobcat kitten, they knew something wasn't quite right. Young bobcats are naturally curious, but this little one was far too comfortable around people, raising concerns that he may have been orphaned or separated from his mother. Recognizing that he needed help, his rescuers made sure he found his way to NWR, where our team could assess his condition and determine the best path forward.

Upon arrival, our veterinary team performed a full medical work up, including CT and blood work. An examination revealed that this kitten was thin and had fractures in both hind legs, though the injuries showed substantial healing and had since stabilized. Bloodwork also identified several electrolyte imbalances and mild anemia, prompting our veterinary team to begin nutritional supplementation and supportive care. Despite his past injuries and apparent nutritional deficiencies, we're optimistic that with time and proper care (including very minimal human contact), he'll grow into a strong and formidable adult that's ready for everything it takes to thrive in the wild!

Address

9777 M Street
Omaha, NE
68127

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 7pm
Tuesday	11am - 7pm
Wednesday	11am - 7pm
Thursday	11am - 7pm
Friday	11am - 7pm
Saturday	11am - 7pm
Sunday	11am - 7pm

Telephone

+14022342473

Website

http://www.nebraskawildliferehab.org/

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