Helen Jäggi

Helen is a veterinarian at the bat emergency care center run by the Bat Conservation Foundation, the Zurich Animal Welfare Society, and Zoo Zurich. Together with her team, she treats and cares for injured and weakened bats until they can be released back into the wild.

Three Questions for Helen

What motivated you to get involved in the bat conservation project?

My motivation stems from the fact that bats play an important role in healthy ecosystems and that protecting them and their habitats also helps many other species—even us humans.

An unforgettable moment in your project?

Every time a seriously injured or weakened bat recovers enough to begin its first flying exercises and can eventually return to the wild.

What is your biggest wish for your project?

To raise awareness and encourage as many people as possible to work toward the long-term protection of these fascinating animals.