Introducing Big Cat Fest, the WORLD’S FIRST EVER festival dedicated entirely to wild cats, right here at The Big Cat Sanctuary!
Following the unprecedented demand that saw the 2025 Open Days sell out in record time, Big Cat Fest is set to be bigger than ever in Summer 2026 with 10 full days of entertainment, education, wildlife experiences and much, much more!
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Just some reasons to join us in Summer 2026:
- The only place in the UK home to all five Big Cat species.
- Meet over 35 cats, representing a range of species and sub-species.
- Meet our world-famous cats, including Yuna the rescued lioness from war-torn Ukraine.
- Learn about our incredible rescue and conservation efforts.
- Learn about our animal welfare with talks from our keepers and education team.
- Training sessions and enrichment demonstrations with our cats.
- Live entertainment and festival experiences
- Meet the stars of CBBC’s One Zoo Three; Cam, Tyler and Aaron.
- Education workshops for all ages.
- Enjoy our marketplace with local stalls, including food and drink options available.
Explore the Lion Rescue Centre
Visit the state-of-the-art home of our five rescued lions from Ukraine: Rori, Vanda, Amani, Lira and Yuna and learn their powerful rescue story.
Inspiring talks & conservation experiences
Hear from our keepers, education team and special guest speakers, joining us to share their knowledge and global conservation expertise.
Live entertainment & festival experiences
Enjoy live performances, family entertainment, street food, local market stalls, fairground attractions and more across the festival.
Meet the stars of One Zoo Three
Cam, Tyler and Aaron will be returning with a special Big Cat Fest presentation, sharing behind-the-scenes stories and updates on their projects.
Training sessions & enrichment demonstrations
Watch our keepers carry out training sessions, enrichment activities, and summer treats, giving you unique insight into our cats’ welfare and daily care.
Education workshops for all ages
Learn about wild cat care, species survival and the threats these animals face in the wild, with workshops created for all ages and abilities.
Booking Big Cat Fest tickets is one of the best ways to support The Big Cat Sanctuary.
Every visit helps us continue our mission built on the five pillars of Welfare, Breeding, Education, Conservation and Rescue, ensuring a safe, enriching and world-leading home for our cats.
As the world’s first and only Centre of Species Survival for wild cats, your support helps protect threatened species across the globe.
Our team can’t wait to welcome you to Big Cat Fest 2026, a celebration of wild cats, conservation and community.
Our education team will also be running workshops, offering the chance to learn all about the care of wild cats at the Sanctuary and the threats they face in the wild. Their workshops will be tailored to suit all ages and abilities.
Big Cat Fest 2026 Dates:
- 29th, 30th and 31st July
- 1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th August
Our team look forward to welcoming you!
BOOK NOWTake part in one of our amazing animal experiences at The Big Cat Sanctuary including big cat experiences, photography experiences, safari lodges and overnight safari stays, ranger for a day experiences and our big cat afternoon tea with Paul Hollywood. You can also adopt a big cat and help the conservation efforts that support our amazing animals!