Our Jaguar cub has her name…INKA!

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 Inka
You can now adopt our adorable baby jagur cub Inka!...
Adoption Keira & Cub
Adopt Keira & her new cub and help fund their...
Adoption White Lion Pride
By adopting a cat you will help fund their day...
Adoption Baikal
By adopting Baikal you will help fund their day to...
Adoption Qara
By adopting Qara you will help fund their day to...
Adoption Keira
By adopting Keira you will help fund her day to...
Adoption Neron
By adopting Neron you will help fund his day to...
Signature Maya Adoption Pack
We are proud to present our exclusive Signature Maya Adoption...
Adoption Sofia
By adopting Sofia you will help fund her day to...
Adoption Kasanga
Kasanga steals the hearts of all who meet him! His...
Adoption Aquarius
By adopting Aquarius you will help fund their day to...
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
By adopting Athena you will help fund their day to...
Adoption Jack
By adopting Jack you will help fund their day to...
Adoption Griffin
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Adoption Nuwara
By adopting Nuwara you will help fund their day to...
Adoption Samia
By adopting Samia you will help fund their day to...
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 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 Xizi
By adopting Xizi you will help fund their day to...
Adoption Puna
By adopting Puna you will help fund their day to...
Adoption Amasia
By adopting Amasia you will help fund their day to...
Adoption Nias
By adopting Nias you will help fund his day to...
Adoption Ta’iri
By adopting Ta’iri you will help fund their day to...
Latest News
Snow leopard cuddles captured on CCTV camera goes viral!
At The Big Cat Sanctuary, Snow leopards Laila and Yarko...
Black jaguar cub transformation!
Inka, our gorgeous Black jaguar cub is now 20 weeks...
Khumbu, the Snow leopard is starting his new adventure!
This week we are saying farewell to our Snow leopard...
Conservation Conversation with PICA
The Big Cat Sanctuary are really excited to be hosting...
Inka’s Paws Meet the Outdoors!
On 6th April 2021 at The Big Cat Sanctuary, resident jaguars...
Laila the Snow Leopard Undergoes CT Scan
Last month, the keeper team noticed that Laila our female...
Three Generations of Jaguar
We are so excited to announce that our temporary resident...
Adopt our Jaguar Cub
You can now adopt our beautiful, rare black jaguar cub,...
Our response to Tiger King’s Carole Baskin Post
Our response statement to Carole Baskin: Carole Baskin from Netflix’s...
Membership
Big Cat Sanctuary Membership (Gift) – Your Choice
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Big Cat Sanctuary Membership £6 per month
Big Cat Sanctuary Apex Membership – Yearly
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

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Our new Baby Jaguar!

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Our new Baby Jaguar!

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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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