Visit the Cats

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.

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.

While you are in Tampabay visit some of these hotels, beach resorts, restaurants and places to play golf.

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.

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.