Ranger for the Day | The Big Cat Sanctuary

Ranger for the day


Come and join one of our Keepers for the day.

About the day


Have you ever wondered what it would be like to care for the world’s most endangered cats? Book a Ranger for the Day and you will experience what it is like to be a keeper at The Big Cat Sanctuary. Join one of our  keepers and take part in activities to help care for our cats.

Duties may include:

  • Preparing and delivering food to our cats
  • Cleaning up in enclosures
  • Making different types of enrichment

After a morning of helping the keepers, you will enjoy lunch in our café, with a selection of sandwiches, crisps, fruit, and cake. Please make sure you let us know any dietary requirements when making your booking.

Your afternoon will then include a tour of the Sanctuary, and meeting all the residents. Our keepers will talk to you about our cats’ back stories and their species. You will also learn about how the Sanctuary supports conservation around the world. Your day will conclude with the opportunity to hand feed one of our magnificent big cats.

See what's in store

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See what's in store

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Itinerary

  • Morning
    Arrival time 09:30am
    Your morning will involve joining one of our expert keepers to prepare food, set up enrichment and clean our our cats enclosures.
  • Lunch
    Approx 12-1pm
    You will then have lunch which will include a selection of sandwiches, crisps, fruit and cake.
  • Afternoon
    Departure time 3:30 pm
    Your afternoon will include a tour of the sanctuary, when you will meet all of our big and small cats. You will also get to handfeed a big cat!

Useful information

Must know


Please note Ranger Day participants must be aged 18 years & over

This is an active experience; it is important that you notify us of any mobility and medical conditions that could affect your safety and participation in some interactive elements of this experience. Please contact us to discuss any conditions further.

A light buffet lunch will be included; please advise of dietary requirements at the time of booking.

Weekday Participant – £275 (£175 for additional participant or £100 for one guest)

Weekend Participant – £350 (£200 for additional participant or £100 for one guest)

You can only have a maximum of one extra person, either a guest or an additional participant. Additional participants are able to join in with all aspects of the day; including the opportunity to hand feed a big cat!  Guests are able to observe and capture your special day by taking photos; however, they’re not able to join in with the work, nor will they be able to hand-feed a big cat.