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The Big Cat Sanctuary

The Big Cat Sanctuary Headcorn Road Smarden Ashford Kent TN27 8PJ


At WHF, The Big Cat Sanctuary we have developed a vision statement, a mission statement and a set of Points of Culture to help our staff and visitors understand what we would like to achieve.

Our vision statement is: Conservation, Procreation, Liberation - Small steps for Big Cats.

Our mission statement explains what we aim to achieve throughout our whole site. To be recognised and respected as being the best breeding centre for endangered…

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The Big Cat Sanctuary Achieves £500,000 Fundraising Milestone for Rescued Lions from War-Torn Ukraine 12th Dec 2024 The Big Cat Sanctuary is thrilled to announce that they have successfully met their £500,000 fundraising target for the Big Cats in Crisis campaign.…
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From warzone to forever home – two lions relocated from Ukraine to Kent's Big Cat Sanctuary 20th Aug 2024 The Big Cat Sanctuary in Kent, UK, has embarked on a critical mission to rescue Rori, a male African lion, and Yuna, a female African lioness, from war-torn…
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BIAZA Photo Competition 2023 - the winners! 26th Nov 2023 The British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) has announced the winning images in its 2023 photography competition, BIAZA received over…
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The BIAZA Annual Awards 2023 - The Full List of Winners 31st Aug 2023 Each year, we recognise the achievements of BIAZA member zoos and aquariums across a wide range of categories in the BIAZA Annual Awards. Having featured…
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Blog: Taking the lead on social media 18th Nov 2021 Members of BIAZA’s Social Media Task Force, Harry Cooke and Cameron Whitnall calls on the zoo sector to lead the way across social media platforms…
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Statement in support of Sustainable Palm Oil 1st Oct 2021 The conservation organisations listed below are committed to driving the palm oil industry in the right direction, and support a move to sustainable palm…
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Animal ambulance arrives in Uganda 17th Jan 2020 Drive 4 Wildlife raised over £50,000 to support the Ugandan Wildlife Education and Conservation Centre in their anti-poaching and animal rescue efforts.