There are lots of ways to see the World’s Largest Accredited Big Cat Rescue Sanctuary. We are located at 12802 Easy Street Tampa, FL 33625. 813.920.4130
How to Get to Big Cat Rescue
We are a sanctuary, not a zoo, so our animals come first. We do not allow people to wander around unescorted. Our 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.
In addition to our tours below we are offering these additional times and dates by reservation only at 813 426-5948: Monday, Dec 26th @10am, Tuesday, Dec 27th @10am, Wednesday, Dec 28th @10am and/or Friday, Dec 30th @10am
| TourType |
Days |
Times |
Must Reserve & Prepay? |
Cost @ Person |
Restrictions |
| Day Tour |
M,T,W,F |
3 pm |
No E-Mail813 920-4130 |
$29.00 |
No children under 10 |
| Day Tour |
Sat. & Sun. |
10am & 1pm |
No E-Mail813 920-4130 |
$29.00 |
No children under 10 |
| Kids Tour |
Sat. & Sun. |
9:00 am only |
No E-Mail813 920-4130 |
$19.00 Kids under 10 |
Must have parent or guardian. 10 yrs and over pay $29.00 per person |
| Feeding Tour |
Wed. Fri. & Sat. |
4:30 pm |
Yes E-Mail813 426-5948 |
$55.00 |
Must be 10 yrs old or overWed. is whole prey fed dead |
| Private Tour |
any day but Thur. based upon availability |
any time |
Yes E-Mail813 426-5948 |
$110.00/$55 |
This tour is one hour long. $55 Per additional person per hour, $550.00 min. with Founder |
| Keeper Tour |
Saturday and Sunday |
2pm |
Yes E-Mail 813 426-5948 |
$110.00 |
Must be over 10 yrs old |
| Weddings |
any day but Thur. based upon availability |
any time |
Yes E-Mail813 426-5948 |
call for quote |
Outdoor & Max. 200 in party |
| Parties |
any day but Thur. based upon availability |
any time |
Yes E-Mail813 426-5948 |
call for quote |
Outdoor & Max. 200 in party |
| Field Trips |
any day but Thur. based upon availability |
any time |
Yes E-Mail813 323-3265 |
call for quote |
Outdoor & Max. 60 in party |
| Night Tours |
Last Friday Ea.Mo |
at dark |
Yes E-Mail813 426-5948 |
$55.00 |
Must be over 10 yrs old and in good health |
| Special Feature |
See Calendar |
See Calendar |
Yes E-Mail813 426-5948 |
$110.00 |
Featured guides |
| Kids’ Camps |
Summer Camp,Winter Camp &Spring Break |
See Camp Page |
Yes E-Mail813 323-3265 |
call for quote |
Kids 8 years old and up |
We are closed on Thursdays, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
For those who cannot walk an hour and a half we offer limited space on our golf carts for $10. more per person. This is on a first come, first served basis.
In addition to the tours listed above we often have special tours and events.
In Florida, weather is always an issue. In the summer it rains frequently, but often only for a few minutes. If you have paid for a tour and get rained out during your tour, we will give you a free pass to come back. Because the cats are spooked by umbrellas, they are not allowed but you should bring a rain coat or poncho if it looks like rain. Tours will be canceled during lightening storms. Paths are frequently muddy so closed toed, old, comfortable shoes are recommended.
You may bring your own cold drinks or buy ours but either way, be prepared for the heat.
You are welcome to take photos and video on the tour, but leave the tripods at home, or schedule a private tour. We ask everyone on the tour to stay together, no smoking, no cell phones and respect the tour guides warnings so that you have the best possible experience.
While you are in Tampabay visit some of these hotels, beach resorts, restaurants and places to play golf.
If you are traveling with pets, you cannot bring them onto the property. Florida law (and common sense) prohibit you from leaving them in your car, even with the A/C running.
