For Over 25 Years, Big Cat Rescue In Florida Has Housed Unique Exotic Animals
With the weekend fast approaching, it’s time to make some plans, Floridians. While some of you may want to rest and relax, indulging in some hand-tossed pizza in Mount Dora, others may want to get out there and adventure. If you have a hankering for being outside, learning about some of the most beautiful animals around, and supporting one of Florida oldest and coolest pet sanctuaries, well then we have the perfect place.
Big Cat Rescue is an animal sanctuary in Tampa, Florida has been rescuing and housing exotic cats for over 25 years.
This wonderful cat rescue is devoted to rehabilitating injured or orphaned native wild cats and also ending the private trade and ownership of exotic cats.
This non-profit sanctuary began in 1992 and houses a wide variety of big, exotic cats that have been brought in for a variety of reasons including being saved from slaughter for fur coats or retired from the circus.
The mission of Big Cat Rescue is to provide the best possible home for each animal within their care, while simultaneously stopping the flow of exotic cats that need sanctuary and educating the public.
The tours are 90 minutes long and will guide visitors through the rescue highlighting the work the rescue does, while also educating guests about the exotic animal trade still happening today.
When: Tours take place often throughout each month.
To learn more about the tours and dates available, visit the website or Facebook Page. Have you ever visited Big Cat Rescue before? Share with us your experience in the comments section!
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A New Jersey native with over 15 years of writing experience, Marisa has studied at both New York University and Florida International University. She has lived all over the country, including a decade stint in South Florida. Marisa is well-versed in exploration as she travels a good majority of the year in her self-converted Sprinter van. Her articles have been featured in various notable publications over the years, she has a published collection of short stories, and three completed screenplays under her belt.
