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A HAVEN FOR THE UNLOVED
A SAFE PLACE FOR MOMS & PUPS

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New bats in the past year

6

Species represented in these acquisitions

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4 Flying Foxes born with 2 on the way!

Better Lives For Bats

In the past year, Lubee has provided homes to numerous bats, ranging from non-releasable natives to flying foxes.  Although we are an AZA-accredited institution and not a sanctuary, our hearts have always been guided by compassion and we will never turn away a bat in need. Because of your support, every wing that finds its way to Lubee is met with gentle care, a safe place to heal, and the promise of love.

A Commitment To Care

As fewer zoos provide homes for flying foxes and opportunities to see these gentle giants grow scarce, Lubee stands as a haven of caring - a place where bats are not only safe, but truly cherished.

Every bat has a story, and we are excited to share some heartwarming tales of our new friends and the unique journeys that brought them to their forever home at Lubee.

New Beginnings at Lubee

Meet Some Of The New Arrivals!

Frizzle the Schnizzle

"Straws"

Tortilla is a Mexican Free-Tailed Bat who came to us after she was rehabbed following extensive wing damage from a cat.

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Tortilla

Ernie, Bert, and their friends are some of the 51 Straw-colored Fruit Bats who felt sunshine and rain for the first time at Lubee.

Our newest additions!  Meet Tikka and Tofu (and look at those ears).  Tikka came to Lubee and was quickly joined by 11 other Indian Flying Foxes after she lived alone.

They can hear you loud and clear 😁

Ms. Frizzle is one of 16 Rodrigues Fruit Bats who now spend all day playing with toys they never had before.

BABIES ARE HERE!  This baby bump in Annabeth’s belly was born a few weeks ago and growing SO FAST!  4 flying fox pups have been born with 2 on the way!

 Result of Baby Bump

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Baby Bump

Give Love to a Little Life: Support a Bat Pup or One of the 70 Precious Lives We've Welcomed This Year

From tiny, vulnerable pups to injured adults, dozens of bats have found safety and healing in our care this past year. But their journey isn’t over. As part of our Summer Giving Campaign, we’re inviting you to be part of something truly special. As you know, we’ve welcomed some precious new bats into our care, and they need a little extra love right now. With your support, we can provide the warmth, nourishment, and medical care they so desperately need. Every donation is a lifeline - a chance for a pup to grow strong or a rescued bat to finally know peace. Let’s give these tiny hearts the future they deserve.

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Why It Matters

It’s no secret that donations are down across the board, and critical grant funding has significantly decreased. Lubee is also at a critical junction. Although we’ve done wonderful things over the past two years, there has been a concerning decline in donations.

Why You Matter

Every donation, no matter the size, is a wingbeat toward a better life for these magical animals. With your kindness, we can help our beloved bats soar safely into a brighter future.

🦇 Because every bat deserves a place to hang 🦇

PLEASE CHOOSE YOUR DONATION AMOUNT BELOW

YOUR DONATIONS WILL BE MATCHED!!!

$25

Tortilla!

Buy our favorite munchkin her favorite foods - mealworms and waxworms.

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$100

Indian Flying Fox

Their HUGE ears would certainly perk up if they heard you are buying them some sweet treats.

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$50

Straw-colored Fruit Bat

51 new SCFB are loving life at Lubee. Show them some love with a case of fruits.

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$250

Babies!

Sponsor the care of a devoted mom and her precious pup, help keep their tiny family safe and healthy.

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$75

Rodrigues Fruit Bat

Ms. Frizzle, Noreen, Roxy, and 13 other “Rods” would love some new toys!

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$500

Caring For All

You can provide full bellies and care for all the new bats and babies on the way.

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Other Amount

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Thank You!

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YOUR GENEROSITY IS INVALUABLE!

We are a non-profit organization dedicated to saving bats and their habitats through conservation, education, and awareness, with a focus on children and community engagement.

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1309 NW 192nd Ave Gainesville, FL 32609   352-485-1250  info@lubee.org

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