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Events


See what The Big Cat Sanctuary has got planned throughout the year!

2025 Sensory Open Days


Our very FIRST Sensory Open Day for 2025!

Our Sensory Open Day on Thursday 24th July is specially designed for visitors with sensory sensitivities. Explore the Sanctuary at your own pace and enjoy meeting our wild cats.

Take part in inclusive activities like Flamingo Chicks performances and workshops. We’ll have KultureCity sensory bags (limited), BSL interpreters, quiet zones and reduced speaker volume around site. Enjoy summer food, meet the stars of One Zoo Three, and support wild cat conservation.

Please note, all other Open Day dates are now SOLD OUT. Only Sensory Open Day available.
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Members' Day


DATE: Sunday 28th September 2025, from 11 AM to 4 PM

Join us for a very special Members’ Day as we mark 25 years of the Big Cat Sanctuary! This event is a chance to celebrate our incredible journey, reflecting on how far we’ve come and looking ahead to an exciting future.

Throughout the day, learn about our Welfare, Breeding, Education, Conservation, and Rescue programmes from our experienced team, and discover how your support as a member helps to protect cats worldwide. With the opportunity to meet Ukrainian rescue lions at the Lion Rescue Centre: Yuna, Rori, Vanda, Amani and Lira.

Not a Member yet? Join today and be part of this unforgettable celebration of 25 years!

Members will need the password provided via email to access the booking page.

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Exclusive Opportunities

Dental days at The Big Cat Sanctuary


This is an exclusive chance to visit The Big Cat Sanctuary on a dental day and observe dental and health checks on some of the most endangered big cats worldwide! Witness first-hand how we deliver the best possible welfare to our cats, ensuring they are in optimal health.

Currently no dates available but click below to read more and learn how to get involved.

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Take 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!