Join us for our incredible Open Days this summer to celebrate 25 years of conservation, education and most importantly, our wonderful cats!
Just some reasons to join us this summer?
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8 full days for the first time, including our first ever sensory-inclusive open day at the Sanctuary
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Meet our world-famous cats, whilst learning about our conservation efforts
- Meet our new cats, including our five rescued lions from war-torn Ukraine
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Explore the sanctuary, including the brand-new Lion Rescue Centre
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Learn about our animal welfare with talks from our keepers and education team
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Live performances including an antipoaching dog display
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Meet the stars of CBBC’s One Zoo Three; Cam, Tyler and Aaron
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Enjoy our marketplace with local stalls, including food and drink options available
Celebrate with us this summer!
BOOK NOWFull day sessions running from 10.30am – 4.30pm. Dates include:
- Thursday 24th July (Sensory-inclusive open day*)
- Friday 25th July
- Saturday 26th July
- Sunday 27th July
- Thursday 31st July
- Friday 1st August
- Saturday 2nd August
- Sunday 3rd August
*Our sensory-inclusive open day (Thursday 24th July) will have reduced noise levels, talks and activities to ensure guests with additional needs can enjoy the day in a comfortable setting. BSL interpreters will be joining us to make the event accessible to our deaf guests.
Tickets are selling fast!
BOOK NOWWe are delighted to offer a special meet and greet event with stars of CBBC’s One Zoo Three Cam, Aaron & Tyler. This is an exclusive chance to meet the amazing brothers in person at The Big Cat Sanctuary.
There’s the opportunity to meet several unique species living at the Sanctuary, including critically engaged Amur leopards such as Luka and BBC’s Big Cats about the House star jaguar Maya.
A visit on our Open Day, is also the perfect opportunity to say hello to Yuna, Rori, Vanda, Amani and Lira, our rescued African lions from war-torn Ukraine following The Big Cats in Crisis campaign. They will be found in their forever-home; the brand new Lion Rescue Centre.
Can’t wait?
BOOK NOWBooking onto our Open Days is the perfect way to support The Big Cat Sanctuary. Your visit allows us to continue championing our core values of Welfare, Breeding, Education, Conservation, and Rescue whilst ensuring we provide the highest quality of life for our big and small cats.
Join our keepers for exclusive training sessions with our cats, offering plenty of opportunities to observe and ask questions about our amazing residents. They will also be treating our cats, either with different forms of enrichment or tasty summer snacks such as blood lollies!
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.
Our team look forward to meeting you!
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