The Big Cat Sanctuary is set in the heart of the countryside at Smarden, in Kent.
The peace and tranquillity of the site provide 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.
The Big Cat Sanctuary was the vision of Peter Sampson and the Sampson family; great credit should be given to them for their enthusiasm and determination to bring this project alive and recognition of their enduring support and enthusiasm for the charity.
Our Vision
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To assist in the conservation of the world’s endangered big cats
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To preserve breeding integrity
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To assist the return of big cats to the wild wherever possible
Our Mission Statement
To be recognised and respected as being a centre of excellence for endangered big cats.
- Providing a research base for people interested in the study of big cats in captivity.
- Delivering an education programme that promotes the importance of bio-diversity and the role of the top predators to all our visitors.