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We are happy to confirm that The Big Cat Sanctuary is now open for experiences from 12th April 2021, subject to COVID restrictions. We will be in touch with you directly if you have already booked with us. For any other enquiries please email [email protected] Thank you and stay safe.

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Adopt our cats
Adoption White Lion Pride
By adopting a cat you will help fund their day...
Adoption Baikal
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Adoption Qara
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Adoption Keira
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Adoption Neron
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Signature Maya Adoption Pack
We are proud to present our exclusive Signature Maya Adoption...
Adoption Sofia
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Adoption Kasanga
Kasanga steals the hearts of all who meet him! His...
Adoption Aquarius
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Adoption Nuwara
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Adoption Samia
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Adoption Jua
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Adoption Petra
Petra was born at Norfolk Wildlife Park (which is now...
Adoption Jethro
Jethro was born in a very large litter of six...
Adoption Viktoria
Viktoria is very beautiful with dark features, taupe coloured gems...
Adoption Tiny
Tiny is the smallest of the three brothers and also...
Adoption Athena
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Adoption Jack
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Adoption Griffin
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Adoption Xizi
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Adoption Puna
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Adoption Amasia
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Adoption Nias
By adopting Nias you will help fund his day to...
Adoption Ta’iri
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Adoption Atara
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Adoption Laila
By adopting Laila you will help fund her day to...
Adoption Yarko
By adopting Yarko you will help fund his day to...
Adoption Valentina
By adopting Valentina you will help fund her day to...
Adoption Yazhi
By adopting Yazhi you will help fund her day to...
Adoption Bajrami
By adopting Bajrami you will help fund his day to...
Latest News
Adopter Afternoons
Adopters Afternoons are exclusive events at The Big Cat Sanctuary,...
Online Conservation Conversation for FishCat.org
Join our online Conservation Conversation event in partnership with Fishing...
10 Facts You Need to Know About Snow Leopards
At The Big cat Sanctuary, we house three snow leopards:...
Sad news about Keene the cheetah and Artur the Amur leopard
The Big Cat Sanctuary is devastated to announce the passing...
Whats New at The Big Cat Sanctuary?
There have been new exciting changes being done here at...
April 12th Re-opening!
After a third lockdown, The Big Cat Sanctuary will be...
Cameo starts at The Big Cat Sanctuary
Cameo is the latest in personalised video messaging and The...
An Evening with Heather Small
Heather Small, the voice of the M People, joins The...
Sad News about Narnia the White Tiger
It is with a heavy heart that we must inform...
Membership
Big Cat Sanctuary Membership (gift) £6 per month
Big Cat Sanctuary Apex Membership – Monthly
Become part of the family and join the team.
Big Cat Sanctuary Membership £8 per month
Big Cat Sanctuary Membership £10 per month
Big Cat Sanctuary Membership (gift) £8 per month
Big Cat Sanctuary Membership (gift) £10 per month
Membership from as little as £10 per month.
Big Cat Sanctuary Membership – Your Choice
Big Cat Sanctuary Membership (Gift) – Your Choice
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Paul Hollywood joins as an Ambassador

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Paul Hollywood joins as an Ambassador

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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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