Join The Big Cat Family - The Big Cat Sanctuary

Join The Big Cat Family

We are not open to public. Visits are by private appointment only.

Welcome to the big cat sanctuary

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Upcoming Events
Events
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Latest News
Kent Charity Trek 2020
  We are proud to be a charity partner for...
Cat of the month: Nuwara
Our fabulous feline in focus this month is the smallest...
Goodnight Big Man: Manzi, 2003-2020
With the deepest regret, we, The Big Cat Sanctuary, announce...
Big Cats by Perou
Bid in the online auction     Acclaimed fashion and...
DS Techeetah Goes Wild for BCS
“We’re incredibly proud to partner with the Big Cat Sanctuary....
The House Crowd launches a Big Appeal for a Big Cat
Maya the Jaguar appeared in the BBC’s 2018 documentary ‘Big...
Kent Charity Awards Finalists 2018
The awards gala evening is to be hosted by Amanda...
World Wildlife Day
As part of World Wildlife Day on the 3rd March,...
Support BCS with a TWLotto ticket
The TW Lotto is a weekly lottery that directly supports local good...
Experiences
Overnight Safari Stay – Weekend One Night
Maya and Willow Encounter (Weekend)
Meet the stars of BBC's Big Cats about the House!
Cheetah Experience (Weekend)
Big Cat Encounters (Weekday)
Big Cat Encounters (Weekend)
Cheetah Experience (Weekday)
Adopter’s Afternoon Guest (v2)
Maya and Willow Encounter (Weekday)
Meet the stars of BBC's Big Cats about the House!
Big Cat Guest Weekend – Under 11

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Our Cats

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Our Cats

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Caracal

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About The Big Cat Sanctuary

Our Story

The Big Cat Sanctuary is set in the heart of the countryside at Smarden, in Kent.

The peace and tranquillity of the site provides a sanctuary and excellent conditions for the successful breeding of the beautiful, yet endangered cats both large and small within the European Endangered Species Breeding Programme.

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