March 22, 2024
The new series kicks off with a double dose of excitement from the iconic San Diego Zoo and its breathtaking Safari Park in the USA. With over 15,000 animal residents, including Komodo dragons, Galapagos tortoises, and polar bears, get ready to come face to face with nature’s wonders. Join brothers – Aaron, Tyler, and Cam – as they embark on a fact-finding mission
The Big Cat Sanctuary is pleased to announce the newest addition to the family, Kuda, a Sri Lankan Rusty Spotted Cat. Kuda is 5 years old and was born on the 30th of April 2018 at Hamerton Zoo Park. He joined us on Tuesday 13th February after a smooth 3-hour journey from Hamerton.
The London Beach Country Hotel Spa and Golf Club have partnered with The Big Cat Sanctuary for many years and they offer benefits of an excellent charity scheme. The way it works is you are able to enjoy Sunday lunch, cream teas, lunches, dinners and even a round of golf and the full value of the food including the green fees for golf ate donated to The Big Cat Sanctuary as the charity of your choice.
On 15th January, our keeper team noticed that Zaya, our female snow leopard cub was squinting her eyes and would often have her left eye closed. Our team carefully monitored Zaya to try and catch glimpses of her eye to determine the cause.
Mo and Bolt are joining the Sanctuary as part of the European Endangered Species Breeding Programme. Both cats have a recommendation to breed with Willow, our 6-year-old female cheetah. Over time, Willow will have more interactions with Mo and Bolt, and will build up a stronger relationship with her new neighbours to determine a suitable match for breeding.
Embark on a unique animal-focused staycation in Kent. Day one consists of a delicious cream tea and bubbly overlooking the Asiatic lion enclosure, a guided tour to meet resident cats and a relaxing lodge stay with a three-course meal.
conservation advocates will gather at Gallery Different, 14 Percy Street, London, for a unique and inspiring event – the preview of an exhibition that beautifully melds artistry and a deep-seated passion for big cat conservation.
The Big Cat Sanctuary is thrilled to unveil the names of their newest snow leopard cubs, who have captured the hearts of our supporters. After an exciting competition where the public cast their votes for their favourite names
Help us decide the perfect names for our adorable Snow leopard cubs! Our fantastic keeper team has curated three choices, and it is up to our supporters to make the final decision! With just £5 an entry, you can vote for your favourite.
The Big Cat Sanctuary is proud to share the remarkable journey of Inka, the courageous female black jaguar born at the Sanctuary in 2021 to her loving parents, Keira and Neron. From a young age, Inka’s bold and fearless nature captivated the hearts of all who encountered her.
Over the past few months, Simon Jackaman and the team accomplished an extraordinary feat by successfully teaching Laila, a female Snow leopard, to willingly undergo an ultrasound examination with our veterinarian, Valerie Freeman. This breakthrough revealed that Laila was pregnant, enabling our keeping team to begin preparations for her impending birth.
Amur tigers are an endangered species native to the Russian Far East and Northeast China. Their population has been rapidly declining due to habitat loss and poaching. The Big Cat Sanctuary, committed to the conservation and protection of these magnificent creatures, provides a safe and enriched environment for Amur tigers like Luca to live out their lives in peace.
Our majestic snow leopard, Shen, is about to embark on an exciting new chapter in his life at Banham Zoo. Although it is sad to see Shen leave the Sanctuary, we know that his journey will be filled with hope and purpose.
March 21, 2024
What is the Eurasian lynx? The Eurasian lynx, scientifically known as Lynx lynx, is a medium-sized wild cat species native to the forests and mountainous regions of Eurasia. It is the largest lynx species and has a distinctive appearance with its tufted ears, ruff of fur around the face, and short tail with a black […]
What is the Canadian lynx? The Canadian lynx, or Canada lynx (or even Lynx canadensis) is a medium-sized cat that inhabits North America and is known for being particularly elusive, often choosing to evade human contact. Canadian lynxes are well adapted to cold environments and have several distinctive physical features. They have thick, dense fur, usually […]
What is a Cheetah? A cheetah is a large, carnivorous mammal renowned for its exceptional speed and agility. Cheetahs can reach speeds up to 70 miles per hour (113 kilometers per hour), making them the fastest land animals. Cheetahs are carnivores, feeding mainly on small to medium-sized hoofed animals such as gazelles and impalas. What […]
What is a puma? A puma is the largest of the small cat species. The puma (Puma concolor) has more names than almost every other mammal and this is because they have such a huge range and so different populations of humans have learned to call these animals different things. They hold a Guinness World […]
What is an Iberian lynx? The Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus) is a medium-sized wild cat species native to the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe, including Portugal and Spain. What does the Iberian lynx look like? The Iberian lynx is a medium-sized wild cat, similar in size to the Eurasian lynx but smaller than the North […]
What is a caracal? The caracal is a medium-sized wildcat that is often referred to as the desert lynx, however, they are more closely related to the African golden cat and the Serval. The name ‘caracal’ comes from ‘karakulak’ – a Turkish word that means black ear (you can probably guess why!). What does a caracal look […]
Athena came to The Big Cat Sanctuary in 2011 after having lived for 6 years at Paradise Wildlife Park with partner Ares. Athena’s reputation certainly preceded her. For years we had heard the stories of the sneaky female jaguar at Paradise who never passed up an opportunity to outsmart keepers
The Big Cat Sanctuary is afraid to announce some bad news which has taken us all by surprise. Following a short period of illness, we have had to say goodbye to Aquarius, our amazing fishing cat. It was noticed over the weekend that Aquarius was not quite himself, after a short period of monitoring and […]
We are over the moon to be hosting a charity fundraising day at The Wing Walking Company in Headcorn on Saturday 31st August. We have 10 places available, so if you are a real dare devil who’d like to give this a go and raise some money for us, this is for you!
This year’s annual golf day will be at The Ridge on Thursday 23rd May, whether you’re a seasoned golfer or just starting out, this is an event you won’t want to miss. The day is always great fun and a good opportunity to meet up people you don’t often get to see!
Excitement is in the air at The Big Cat Sanctuary as we announce a once-in-a-lifetime competition to be the FIRST EVER guest of the sanctuary to hand feed Sonika and Sahee, our two Asiatic lions. This unique opportunity not only allows you to get up close and personal with these majestic creatures, but also supports our ongoing efforts to improve […]
Are you ready for a wild and exciting adventure? As part of the BBC’s ‘Wilder Britain’ season release this March, you can now join the Whitnall brothers, Cam, Tyler, and Aaron on CBBC’s newest series, OZT Goes Wild in Britain. Taking viewers on a journey across the United Kingdom’s most beautiful and remote locations in […]
As sad as it was to see them leave, we are so excited to see the pair in their new amazing home! Their new home has amazing new features which we are sure they will both love! This episode of Behind The Sanctuary features how we moved them back home and you can see how our keepers […]
The Big Cat Sanctuary is thrilled to welcome Sahee and Sonika, two magnificent Asiatic lions. They arrived at the Sanctuary on March 3rd 2023, from Bristol Zoo. The journey to the Sanctuary was quick and stress free as Sonika and Sahee have been receiving crate training to prepare them for the move.
We are over the moon to be hosting a charity fundraising day at Skydive Headcorn on Sunday 30th June. We have 10 places up for grabs so if you are an adrenalin junkie who’d like to raise some money for us, or you have always wanted a reason to jump out of a plane, this is for you!
The Big Cat Sanctuary is delighted to announce that on Friday 27th January, we welcomed a familiar face back to the Sanctuary. It’s Argun, an Amur leopard who left the Sanctuary in 2013. He has spent the last ten years at Rutland Falconry and Owl Centre, but we are very proud that it is hopefully Argun’s time to play […]
One Zoo Three is back and is returning to our screens with new episodes this January. Featuring The Big Cat Sanctuary and Paradise Wildlife Park! The CBBC show follows brothers Aaron, Tyler and Cam on their wild adventures that take them further than ever before! From coming face to face with Bengal tigers in the wild and visiting new conservation partners in India. One Zoo Three continues to […]
This contribution will be to support Freeland for the project ‘Khao Laem Tiger Conservation’ in Thailand, the last strong hold of the Indochinese tiger. Freeland has been working with National Park to collect data on tiger and prey populations and gathering information on the current threats. 2023 will have expansions of GSM cameras to collect evidence […]
Leia is a 5-year-old Amur leopard and was born from a litter of three girls on 15th October 2017. She was born and raised at Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens, Great Yarmouth. On a frosty and snowy morning of 15th December, our team travelled to Thrigby Hall to pick up Leia, who is going to be an amazing new addition to the Sanctuary. […]
You’ll be able to find the perfect present for your loved ones whilst helping us support our four pillars of ethos: Welfare, Breeding, Education, and Conservation! Overnight Lodge Stay Enjoy an unforgettable experience on our overnight lodge stays! A Christmas gift to cherish forever! Have a delicious three course meal overlooking an African lion’s enclosure, wake […]
Joy arrived with her sister Sophia in May 2012 and together with our male Themba, they founded our lion pride. A little more relaxed than her sister, Joy was happy to play second string while Sophia ruled the pride with an iron fist. Together though, these girls were an amazing force to be reckoned with. […]
We have released our tickets for our annual Open Days in 2023! Book onto the Sanctuary’s BIGGEST fundraiser of the year!These events are the ultimate day out for all to enjoy! Why not treat your loved ones, or yourself, to some tickets for Christmas? An amazing event to look forward to for the Summer! Come to the Sanctuary and see […]
What is a Leopard? A leopard is a well known species in the big cat family known for its golden fur and dark spots (rosettes) that cover its body. How big is a Leopard? Leopards aren’t as large as other big cats, but they’re by no means small! Male leopards weigh between 80-165lbs and females […]
What is a Lynx? The lynx, a member of the big cat family, are a solitary animal found across North America, Asia and Europe. Known for their ear tufts, long fur and exceptional hunting skills, this cat is a favourite amongst big cat lovers! What does a Lynx look like? This will change depending on […]
What is a Jaguar? A jaguar is a member of the big cat family. What does a Jaguar look like? Jaguars have a very distinct look, with golden fur and dark spots (rosettes) covering their body. They are one of the largest species in the big cat family with stocky legs and a large, muscular […]
Ngozi was born to Joy and Themba on 15th April 2013, right here at the Sanctuary along with his three sisters. As adorable cubs they kept everyone entertained with their antics which mostly involved running rings around the adults of the pride. Trouble was on the agenda all day every day around these mischievous youngsters, […]
Big Cat Encounters are an incredible way to see the Sanctuary and learn all about the work we do. You’ll be guided by a keeper to meet all of our cats and the chance to hand feed two big cats! Or why not have a night in luxury whilst staying at the Sanctuary on an Overnight Big […]
Join the Whitnall brothers (Aaron, Tyler and Cam) as they step outside Paradise Wildlife Park and The Big Cat Sanctuary to travel the length and breadth of Britain in their electric vehicle. See them get up close to British wildlife – past and present, whilst championing conservation projects and re-wilding initiatives across the country. From […]
UPDATE: Congratulations to our winners, Lucy from Cranbrook Brownies and Seren from Handcross Park School for their AMAZING bug hotels! We want to give a big thank you to everyone that entered! The Big Cat Sanctuary is proud to be involved in this fantastic week running from 24 September – 2 October 2022. Visit their website […]
Get ahead of the game this Christmas and treat yourself to a winter visit at The Big Cat Sanctuary As the festive season approaches, we are delighted to extend a very special invitation to you for an exclusive Christmas event. The Sanctuary will be transformed into a winter wonderland from 26th November to 2nd December, […]
For such a tiny cat, she as left a big hole in our hearts. Nuwara was a huge favourite with not only the staff but the guests as well. In fact, when researched, she was discovered to be the favourite of 60% of the guests to our lodges. And why?……. well, what she lacked in […]
The Big Cat Sanctuary is deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen and our hearts are with the Royal family, including our patron Princess Eugenie, as well as the British public at this deeply sad time. Her Majesty The Queen has upheld a passion for animals throughout her reign. She […]
In celebration of the Year of the Tiger – we want to share with you information about The Big Cat Sanctuary and Paradise Wildlife Park’s latest conservation trip to India. In April Tyler, Cameron and Aaron from CBBC’s One Zoo Three travelled to Maharashtra in India, to establish two new conservation partners – The Transit Treatment Centre (TTC) and Wildlife Conservation Trust (WCT). Tigers are an iconic species […]
To all our fantastic members, you are invited to book onto our exclusive Member’s Day event on Saturday 10th September 2022! The event will be running from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Members Days are an amazing opportunity for our members to visit the Sanctuary to see our cats and learn about the projects we have planned for the future, both here and with our conservation partners abroad.
The Big Cat Sanctuary is the first facility in the UK to given the permissions to hold both African and Asiatic lions and we couldn’t be prouder. Lions are a truly iconic species and are a huge part of the Sanctuary’s history. But we also want to make them to a big part of our future too, both at the Sanctuary and in the wild.
March 20, 2024
The weather was stunning, with sunny skies the whole time. It was the perfect weather for our guests to capture memories to last a lifetime, whilst learning all about our cats and the conservation projects that we support. Our incredible keeper team were hard at work caring for our cats throughout the Open Days, delivering training sessions, setting up enrichment and even giving the cats tasty treats all whilst spending time with our guests and sharing their knowledge of all things big cats!
One Zoo Three is bringing straight to your home the hard work and passion that goes into the running of a zoo in a fun and educational way. Tyler Whitnall, one of the brothers states: My brothers and I hope to inspire more children to become conservationists and get involved with protecting and learning more about nature and wildlife.
Namá Conservation work tirelessly to protect the wild jaguar species and your donation will help them in support of this. The funds raised will go to many contributing factors, such as camera traps to watch wild jaguars and learn their behaviours for research purposes and to keep track of the population in Costa Rica.
Director of Cats and Conservation, Giles Clark will talk about all things Sumatran tiger with Debbie Martyr, Head of Tiger Protection & Conservation, Fauna and Flora International. Giles will share his personal experience from the field and working with Sumatrans both at the Sanctuary and Australia Zoo.
Tickets are only £5, and we are allocating 100% of donations directly to Namá conservation, our partners in supporting Jaguar conservation in Costa Rica. Wild jaguars are considered ‘near threatened’ by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species and this can be for many reasons but mainly due to deforestation, illegal wildlife trade, animal-human conflict, and poaching. Namá […]
Take a walk on the wild side and stay in one of the luxurious lodges and wake up to the roar of lions! Treat your loved one to an unforgettable gift to one of our many Big Cat Experiences, including Big Cat Encounters or Ranger for the Day!
We are releasing a limited amount of Open Day tickets for each session for everyday! These events are your opportunity to see our cats, see the work we are doing, and enjoy a family day out at the Sanctuary’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Each session will include displays, educational talks from the keepers, and family-friendly activities.
Amur leopards are listed as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List and there are approximately 100 Amur leopards left in the wild and around 350 in captivity. The species can be found from far-eastern Russia in the Amur valley.
This baby-faced girl arrived at The Big Cat Sanctuary from Chester Zoo, just before her 15th birthday. She moved here when she was retired from the breeding programme and came to live out her sunset years with us, and what a 6 years it has been.
The documentary features our Director of Big Cats and Conservation, Giles Clark, and the team as they provide day-to-day specialist care hand-rearing and caring for Maya the black jaguar and Willow the cheetah. The documentary also sees Giles travel abroad and visit some of the amazing conservation projects that we support.
On 6th April 2021, we welcomed a beautiful black jaguar cub named Inka to the world. Inka was born from our resident jaguars, Keira and Neron. We are so proud of how much Inka has developed over the past year and we cannot believe that this not so little girl is 1 year old!
Paradise Wildlife Park has a rich history and for the past four decades we have grown into one of the most beloved destinations in the county of Hertfordshire. Throughout this time the Park has welcomed generations of families who have made lifelong memories with us here with the animals in our care, the attractions, and our unique and exciting events.
Tiny was the last surviving of him and his two brothers Kafara and Manzi and the passing of all three of these boys is like the end of an era for us here at the Sanctuary. The three boys resided here for almost 17 years, arriving from Paradise Wildlife Park as two-year-olds, just teenagers by lion standards. Here they grew from young boys into handsome lions in their prime.
He will be playing a vital part in the conservation of his species as part of the international breeding programme for snow leopards and with a female snow leopard waiting for him there as a breeding partner, we are hoping that he will soon become an amazing father to snow leopard cubs of his own!
Take a walk on the wild side and stay in one of the luxurious lodges and wake up to the roar of lions! Treat your loved one to an unforgettable gift to one of our many Big Cat Experiences, including Big Cat Encounters, Maya and Willow Encounters, or Ranger for the Day!
It is with huge sadness we inform you that we have had to say goodbye to Bajrami, the last of our three cheetah brothers. He was put to sleep on Wednesday 2nd February after his health had started to decline. Bajrami came to the sanctuary with his two brothers, Martin and Keene, in the summer […]
Kirana has been an important member of the international breeding programme for Sumatran tigers, successfully producing cubs in 2011, 2013 and 2015. She has played a vital part in the protection of the critically endangered Sumatran tiger species and will be living out her retirement years at The Big Cat Sanctuary.
Christmas has come early as we are excited to announce that tickets are now on sale for The Big Cat Sanctuary’s 2022 Open Days!
These events are the ultimate family day out for all to enjoy! Why not treat your loved ones or yourself to some tickets for Christmas or just something to look forward to for the Summer?
Nias arrived at The Big Cat Sanctuary when he was one year old and immediately became an icon for the site. An energetic adolescent tiger, Nias had fun wrestling with his toys and tyres in wonderful shows of strength. If he wasn’t doing this, he was lounging on the rocks in his enclosure.
We are proud to announce our newest arrival at the Sanctuary, Luka. Luka is a 2-year-old Amur leopard and was born on 9th September 2019 and raised at Colchester Zoo. He arrived at the Sanctuary on 3rd November. Luka is a gorgeous and large male Amur leopard.
Our amazing keeper team has narrowed the choices to three names. Now it is up to you to help us decide which name he should have! SHEN – The Tibeten name for Snow leopard. SAYAN – A mountain range in Mongolia, home to Snow leopards CHANGO – A village in the region of Spit, India, where the Snow […]
International Snow leopard Day is an annual celebration which aims to raise awareness of one of the rarest wild cats on the planet. The first International Snow leopard day took place in 2014, and the main goal is to highlight the importance of Snow leopard conservation to help protect the species and to prevent the threats they are facing in the wild.
As an adopter, you will receive a lovely adoption pack which will include a certificate and poster of Laila and the cub, information about the Sanctuary, Snow leopards and Snow leopard Trust, a notebook, book marker and stickers.
Join the brothers as they take on new adventures around Paradise Wildlife Park in the heart of Hertfordshire, as well as introducing The Big Cat Sanctuary. Passionate about the animals in their care and global conservation efforts,
So far, the little cub has been developing brilliantly and can be seen cuddling up with his experienced mum, Laila. He weighs 2.3kg and is getting bigger from Laila’s milk and appears to be getting all the care and attention he needs.
At The Big Cat Sanctuary, Snow leopards Laila and Yarko have stolen the hearts of the public by going viral with their nightly cuddles in bed. The video captured on our CCTV camera in their den has amassed over 1.8k shares on Facebook and 80,000 views on Instagram over the weekend.
Inka, our gorgeous Black jaguar cub is now 20 weeks old! The team has been capturing her growth week by week over this period. Inka has become an inquisitive and cheeky little girl and is growing in confidence more and more each day!
Khumbu will be heading to our friends at Twycross Zoo, in Leicestershire and we are confident that he’ll lead a happy and healthy life there. He will be playing a vital part in the conservation of his species as part of the international breeding programme for Snow leopards and with a female Snow leopard waiting […]
On 6th April 2021 at The Big Cat Sanctuary, resident jaguars Keira and Neron became parents to a female rare black jaguar cub. They were paired through the European Endangered Species Breeding Programme.
Their daughter, Keira, gave birth to a beautiful rare black jaguar at The Big Cat Sanctuary and we could not be proud of these 3 generations of jaguar. Keira was actually born at Paradise Wildlife Park in 2017 and was moved to The Big Cat Sanctuary in 2019 as part of the International Breeding Programme.
You can now adopt our beautiful, rare black jaguar cub, along with mum Keira! The adoption will include both individuals in a dual package never before seen at The Big Cat Sanctuary. This is a perfect opportunity to directly support the welfare of both cub and mother.
Carole Baskin from Netflix’s ‘Tiger King’ and organisation the Big Cat Rescue took to social media in an attempt to condemn our latest jaguar cub announcement. Baskin claimed that our Sanctuary was “shameful” and attacked The Big Cat Sanctuary for the breeding of captive cats. In response to Baskin’s post,
So far, our little cub has been doing brilliantly. She is a stunning black jaguar and is often seen cuddling up and playing with mum, Keira. When Keira takes a break from parenting, the Keeping Team ‘baby-sit’ and carry out necessary health checks such as weighing and also spend vital familiarisation time with the cub.
This week we saw the re-opening of all our indoor areas at The Big cat Sanctuary. It was fantastic to see our guests enjoying the shelter and warmth of Heritage Lodge and sheltered areas. One of the most impressive features of our restaurant is the fantastic view of the African Lion habitat.
PLEASE NOTE: Adopter Afternoon tickets are not refundable. If you do not attend your booked Adopters Afternoon on the day, we cannot offer you a refund.
At The Big cat Sanctuary, we house three snow leopards: Laila, Yarko, and their son Khumbu. On the 27th April, we celebrated Yarko’s 10th birthday! Yarko is the most handsome Snow Leopard ever! This gorgeous boy joined The Big Cat Sanctuary family back in June 2013, having been born at Moscow Zoo a couple of years prior.
The Big Cat Sanctuary is devastated to announce the passing of Keene, the cheetah and Artur, the Amur leopard. Briony Smith, our Head Keeper speaks to our supporters: 2021 is proving to be an incredibly challenging year so far and I am afraid we have faced more difficult losses in the last week.
Heather Small, the voice of the M People, joins The Big Cat Sanctuary in an unforgettable evening of songs, cooking, and conservation. You can join Heather with our Director of Cats and Conservation, Giles Clark, and culinary expert Sara Danesin in a charity evening like no other.
Narnia, known affectionately as ‘Banarnia’ or ‘Narnie’ by keepers, had been a member of the family since she was fourteen months old, having been brought over to the UK from a circus in France by our Head of Maintenance, Terry. She moved to the Big Cat Sanctuary for six months, not only to carry out her quarantine period but more importantly, to get to know her new friend Rocky, Paradise Wildlife Park’s male tiger, before they moved back to Paradise together.
You and a friend could join us for an overnight stay and a host of big cat experiences by entering into our brand new Big Cat Competition! For only £5 for 5 tickets you’ll be entered into the draw to win and will help us fund our Welfare, Breeding, Education and Conservation programmes at the same time.
Baker and TV Presenter Paul Hollywood is one of The Big Cat Sanctuary’s biggest supporters, so much so that he became an Ambassador! His love of Snow leopards was definitely one of the things that motivated Paul to join The Big Cat Sanctuary family.
The start of 2021 has been particularly difficult for the team at The Big Cat Sanctuary and last Friday, we lost not just one but two of our beloved cats, Kafara the African lion and Martin the cheetah. The hard decision was made to put them to sleep after each of them were battling chronic […]
We are so excited to announce that tickets are now widely available for The Big Cat Sanctuary’s 2021 Open Days! Due to COVID-19 we are keeping the event to restricted numbers of 1500 people a day currently but this may increase in time. We will be hosting 2 sets of open days in 2021.
It has been one of the most challenging and uncertain years our generation has known. It is more important than ever to reflect on the positives this year has given us and look forward to a new year with new opportunities. Anna Tank, our PR Officer interviews Giles Clark, Environmental Specialist and Director of Cats and Conservation at The Big Cat Sanctuary to share his thoughts on the last year:
We are happy to see that our previous resident snow leopard Koshi settled in his new home at Highland Wildlife Park. Although we are sad to see Koshi leave the Sanctuary, his move and role at Highland Wildlife Park are vital for the European Breeding Programme.
The Big Cat Sanctuary is known for our iconic lodges and ability to bring you closer to the world’s most exotic cats. What could be better than waking up in our exquisite lodges in the beautiful Sanctuary grounds with the roar of your feline neighbours? Well, 20% off the price! We have a range of experiences and stays to choose from.
British singing icon Heather Small presents The Big Cat Sanctuary on Sky Showcase’s new TV series: “Feel Good Factor TV”. Feel Good Factor TV recently launched on Sky Showcase TV Channel 192 and will air for 13 weeks. This is a brand new TV series dedicated to health and wellbeing, featuring a series of short shows designed to inspire and uplift, entertain and educate.
The Eurasian lynx has a wide range of habitat, extending across Europe, central Asia (it is distributed across the entire Tibetan plateau), Siberia and East Asia. In Europe, however, there is now limited connectivity between subpopulations.
We’re excited to announce that we are now able to hold another Conservation Conversation here at the Big Cat Sanctuary on Saturday 24th October. Tickets are limited. Our Conservation Conversation events are held to give an insight into how we are supporting frontline conservation initiatives around the globe by working collaboratively. We believe that by working together we can really make a difference.
HRH Princess Eugenie, also the Patron of The Big Cat Sanctuary, officially opened up the Jaguar Breeding Centre in September 2020. It was an absolute honour to welcome the Princess and we are so glad she enjoyed her time hand feeding our gorgeous jaguars as well.
Here at The Big Cat Sanctuary, we pride ourselves in meeting our four values of welfare, conservation, education and breeding. You can find out more about our core values
The Big Cat Sanctuary is nationally recognised as one of the best cat sanctuaries in the UK. We are incredibly proud of this as we work tirelessly to meet certain standards as a safe place for cats. But what makes us so special? We have outlined below the four pillars of The Big Cat Sanctuary:
You can now become a part of our family by becoming a Big Cat Sanctuary Facebook supporter! Different to our Membership scheme you will get Access to ALL-NEW LIVE streams!
Keep an eye out this month for a familiar face on your screens! We’re proud to announce that our very own Giles Clark will be on BBC Two in his new show Bears About the House.
Find out all the goings-on at the Sanctuary with insights from our keepers and of course, our wonderful cats. Our first live stream will take place this Friday at 11am, where our handsome Sumatran tiger Nias will be the star of the show!
In case you didn’t know, this rather handsome chap is Jack and he is a Jungle cat. He also happens to be celebrating a birthday – turning 8 years young on the 27th February. We can’t see a more fitting reason to celebrate Jack as our cat of the month!
Our fabulous feline in focus this month is the smallest cat we have residing with us at the Sanctuary, in fact, the smallest species on the planet, Nuwara the Sri-Lankan Rusty-spotted cat! Born at Parc de Felins in France on 25th April 2010,
With the deepest regret, we, The Big Cat Sanctuary, announce the passing of Manzi the lion, head of our lion pride.Affectionately known by keepers as either ‘Manzi Moo’ or ‘Big Man’, Manzi, along with his two brothers, Tiny and Kafara, were born on 29th August 2003 at Woburn Safari Park in Bedfordshire.
December 10, 2023
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December 4, 2023
The Big Cat Sanctuary’s Skydiving Day at Headcorn will take place on Sunday 25th June. We have 18 places up for grabs so if you are an adrenalin junkie who’d like to raise some money for us, or you have always wanted a reason to jump out of a plane, this is for you! Follow the link for booking information.
December 1, 2023
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November 21, 2023
The Big Cat Sanctuary’s Skydiving Day at Headcorn will take place on Sunday 25th June. We have 18 places up for grabs so if you are an adrenalin junkie who’d like to raise some money for us, or you have always wanted a reason to jump out of a plane, this is for you! Follow the link for booking information.
April 21, 2023
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March 21, 2023
The Big Cat Sanctuary’s Skydiving Day at Headcorn will take place on Sunday 25th June. We have 18 places up for grabs so if you are an adrenalin junkie who’d like to raise some money for us, or you have always wanted a reason to jump out of a plane, this is for you! Follow the link for booking information.
March 22, 2024
The new series kicks off with a double dose of excitement from the iconic San Diego Zoo and its breathtaking Safari Park in the USA. With over 15,000 animal residents, including Komodo dragons, Galapagos tortoises, and polar bears, get ready to come face to face with nature’s wonders. Join brothers – Aaron, Tyler, and Cam – as they embark on a fact-finding mission
The Big Cat Sanctuary is pleased to announce the newest addition to the family, Kuda, a Sri Lankan Rusty Spotted Cat. Kuda is 5 years old and was born on the 30th of April 2018 at Hamerton Zoo Park. He joined us on Tuesday 13th February after a smooth 3-hour journey from Hamerton.
The London Beach Country Hotel Spa and Golf Club have partnered with The Big Cat Sanctuary for many years and they offer benefits of an excellent charity scheme. The way it works is you are able to enjoy Sunday lunch, cream teas, lunches, dinners and even a round of golf and the full value of the food including the green fees for golf ate donated to The Big Cat Sanctuary as the charity of your choice.
