Big Cat Rescue

12802 Easy St, Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 920-4130

We are fortunate to have the Big Cat Rescue here in the area.  It is the world’s largest accredited sanctuary dedicated entirely to abused and abandoned exotic cats. 
These cats have been confiscated from drugs raid, gotten too old for the circus, neglected by an owner (these are just a few of the stories of this facility’s cats).

But now they can enjoy a dignified life of leisure, play and socializing at this accredited big cat sanctuary.  This is not a zoo!  The animals come first.   People are not allowed to wander around unescorted.  The tours are all guided and provide an educational experience that includes the plight of big cats in the wild and in captivity and what you can do to save them.  Tours range from $36-$125.  

They are closed on Thursdays.  Guided tours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday at 3 PM for adults and children 10 and over. On Saturday & Sunday tours are at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. for adults and children 10 and over.  These are walking tours and take about an hour and a half. If you have children under the age of 10, they can ONLY visit by attending the noon Tour on Saturdays or Sundays.


I highly recommend the Wild Eyes Night Tour!  There is also an hour long feeding tour (9am).
But if you are a true animal lover and want to see the inner workings of a real animal sanctuary, the Big Cat Keeper Tour this 2-hour experience is what you have been searching for.
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