Events - The Big Cat Sanctuary

Events


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

2025 Open Days


Book onto our 2025 Open Days, and celebrate the Sanctuary’s 25th anniversary at the BIGGEST fundraiser of the year! Dates are running from Friday 25th – 27th July & 31st July – 3rd August; Timings from 10:30 am – 4:30 pm. Thursday 24th July will be a Sensory Inclusive Open Day; running from 10:30 am – 4:30 pm.

 An amazing day out for all to enjoy, and the chance to see all of our beautiful cats!

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Members' Day


DATE: 29th March 2025, from 11 AM to 4 PM

Join us for Members’ Day—an exclusive opportunity to visit the Sanctuary, see our cats up close, and learn about our exciting future projects.

By then, our Lion Rescue Centre will be complete and open, and we will have welcomed our Ukrainian lions rescued from the war. This will be a special chance for you to come and meet Yuna, Rori, Vanda, Amani and Lira in their new home.

On the day, enjoy engaging presentations on our Welfare, Breeding, Education, Conservation and Rescue programmes. Refreshments will be available at our cafés, and our gift shop will be open for browsing and purchases.

Not a Member yet? Join today and be part of this special experience!

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

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Spots & Sparkles Gala Ball at Eastwell Manor


This year’s gala ball is raising funds and awareness for Cheetahs, join us for a magnificent night of food and fun as we welcome Dr Laurie Marker, founder of the Cheetah Conservation Fund on Thursday 12th June at Champney’s Eastwell Manor.

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The Big Cat Sanctuary Golf Cup 2025


The Sanctuary’s 5th golf day at The Ridge falls on our anniversary year, celebrating 25 years of big cat conservation and welfare. We hope you will join us again on Thursday 19th June for the best one yet!

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Wings and Whiskers - A Vintage Summer Soirée


For the first time, partnering with Headcorn Aerodrome, we bring you Wings & Whiskers – A Vintage Summer Soirée on Saturday 28th June.

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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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