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Big Cat Rescue, Tampa, FL

  • Address 12802 Easy Street
    Tampa, FL 33625
    United States
  • Phone number+1 813 920 4130
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  • Neighborhood : Busch Gardens/University of South Florida
    http://www.bigcatrescue.org/
  • Mon to Fri from 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM,Sat from 09:30 AM to 01:30 PM

Hand-feed Shere Khan, the 800-pound tiger, or take great photos of your favorite cats with nary a fence to ruin the snapshot. Fall asleep in your cabin listening to the sounds of the big felines. Occupying 40 acres, this non-profit center has the largest collection of exotic cats to be found in the world. More than 140 neglected, abused and unwanted big cats call this sanctuary and rehabilitation center home. All proceeds go directly to enhancing the habitats of these magnificent animals. Call ahead to check tour times.

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yelp Reviews ( 2 Reviews see all ) Top

amy a.

(Rating: 4.0) 

by amy a. on October 22, 2009

This place was really cool and different. And you get to be so close to these amazing creatures. All of the animals were rescued, mostly from people who...

scott h.

(Rating: 5.0) 

by scott h. on May 27, 2009

For $25.00 you'll never look at a lion, tiger, bobcat, white tiger, panther, or kittycat the same way. The Big Cat Rescue will educate you, inspire you,...

Trip Advisor Reviews ( 51 Reviews see all ) Top

“hi”

 by  alanclarkson  on  2009-02-07

Hi i loved the big cat rescue it fantastic and it was so could for my kids. If you r staying in Tampa you have to go there it is a good place t...

“A Little Disappointing”

 by  pghparrot  on  2008-12-28

Since I adore this place, I wish I could give it a better review. Our tour guide on December 27, 2008 was excellent but the tour only lasted on...

“What an incredible place”

 by  MarionW77  on  2008-12-14

We have recently returned from yet another visit to Big Cat Rescue. What an incredible place. The devotion and commitment of the staff and volu...

“Love the cats... disappointed in photos”

 by  fletch182  on  2008-11-21

I was so looking forward to visiting The Big Cat Rescue and going on a photo tour. I'm a professional amateur photographer and love taking phot...

“Our Morning Visit with the Big Cats”

 by  rwdw  on  2008-09-27

You are driving down Gunn Highway with shopping and resturants and turn down a gravel road into forest. You leave the big city and are now in t...

“Worth the visit!”

 by  VegasSass  on  2008-09-13

This place is definitely worth the visit if you are an animal/cat lover! It is for a good cause and you get to see these beautiful animals pret...

Yahoo Travel Reviews ( 4 Reviews ) Top

Fabulous Felines

 by  justinevillarreal  on  2008-12-28

If you have a passion for cats, big and small, you will love the Big Cat Rescue. The guide was informative and it added to the tour to know the...

I would never go back

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2008-10-11

The place was very dirty and muddy. The staff was not very friendly and there was lots of insects.

Big Cat Rescue

 by  Nature Coast Travel  on  2006-09-28

At some point Wildlife on Easy Street became the Big Cat Rescue and it is a wonderful place. Truly amazing to be within 3 feet of a tiger or li...

Amazing

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2006-06-11

I loved this place. Most of the cats were up and awake. I got to be very close to the cats. The guides told wonderful background stories of whe...

CitySearch Reviews ( 4 Reviews ) Top

Such a wonderful Alternative To A Zoo... by Stacy K. at InsiderPages

 by  Contributor  on  2005-11-03

I am opposed to zoos and circuses because of the exploitation of animals. The Big Cat Rescue is a PERFECT place to take your older children to ...

Nice place... by Alan B. at InsiderPages

 by  Contributor  on  2005-11-02

Big Cat Rescue is a place that does not seem to get much attention in the Tampa Area. Why? I have no idea. The place has been there forever ...

These big cats have a home. by Susan S. at InsiderPages

 by  Contributor  on  2005-06-23

My husband and I did a tour a year or so ago. They take in unwanted big cats and give them a home. We got to see plenty of tigers and other b...

field trip by wilma p. at InsiderPages

 by  Contributor  on  2005-06-14

wow this place is so cool. you can take a tour and see tigers,lins,and all kinds of different cats. they help big cats that peolpe thought they...

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