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Big Cat Rescue

Animal Shelter and Zoo
Tampa
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    Darlene B.
    "... Place- We took the private tour and it was well worth the money."(2 Tips)
    Ethical R.
    "easy targets that cannot fight"(2 Tips)
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  • Martin L.heart icon on user image
    Martin LewisonFebruary 24, 2017
    Big Cat Rescue is a great organization that rescues unwanted, injured, or illegally owned big cats. They do amazing work. We paid for the private tour and made a separate donation. Worth it.
  • Isabella M.heart icon on user image
    Isabella MaderDecember 26, 2012
    Dedicated & beautifully run place. Depends on donations and entrance fees to feed the cats. Very professional and heartwarming tour by Nicole. Not a zoo, visit only on a guided tour. Great experience.
  • Sonya M.
    Sonya MossApril 2, 2013
    Worth every penny! Take a water bottle, but great experience. Reasonable gift shop prices.
  • Heather
    HeatherMay 3, 2011
    Saturday mornings tours are reserved for families traveling with kids under 10. Kids are not allowed on any other tours.Kids under 10 are only allowed on Saturday morning (9AM) tours.
  • Kristin S.heart icon on user image
    Kristin StewartFebruary 17, 2013
    An amazing and educational experience! Definite must if you are anywhere near the area.
  • Lauren F.heart icon on user image
    Lauren FAugust 11, 2016
    All Howard and Carole does is trash honest hard working people, trying to incite them to slander. Once the person defends themselves or fights back the Baskin Mafia, files frivolous lawsuits to them.
  • Darlene B.heart icon on user image
    Darlene BellJuly 8, 2016
    Great Place- We took the private tour and it was well worth the money.
  • Heather D.
    Heather DuarteAugust 9, 2011
    There are water stations to get a drink during the tour or you can bring your own. There is also a vending machine outside where you can get drinks.
  • VVVickyheart icon on user image
    VVVickyOctober 3, 2018
    Take a tour, any tour! This place is both eye opening and fun! 🐯🦁🐱✨
  • Ethical R.
    Ethical RehabFebruary 2, 2012
    Please stop Feeding Live Domestic Rabbits to Bobcats. No Ethical or Professional wildlife rehab condones or practices this protocol because it is cruel & not necessary for any reason.
  • BZB
    BZBNovember 14, 2011
    Go during the fall/winter time. The cats are more active. Also bring your AAA CARD.
  • Ethical R.
    Ethical RehabFebruary 2, 2012
    Ethical Sanctuaries and rehabs also do not buy frozen domestic rabbits & feed them to tigers, they eat meat already killed for human consumption. It is very sad your facility is not humanitarian.
  • Heather D.
    Heather DuarteAugust 9, 2011
    If it rains during your tour and it has to be cancelled they will give you a free pass for a future tour. it doesn't expire!
  • Dennis S.
    Dennis SecordFebruary 14, 2011
    This place is really cool. They're a little preachy, but it's awesome to see all the rescued exotic cats.
  • Ethical R.
    Ethical RehabFebruary 2, 2012
    Domestic rabbits have no wild instincts, they are easy targets that cannot fight back. Please Explain how this is hunting training for the wild?
  • Stephen G.
    Stephen GenrichAugust 25, 2013
    Great tour
  • Ethical R.
    Ethical RehabFebruary 2, 2012
    Why do other Ethical rehabs raise, rehab and successfully release bobcats without feeding live domestic animals to bobcats, yet BCR continues to sacrifice these helpless animals for no reason?
  • D ™
    D ™July 19, 2011
    Tour is amazing! I put in a big donation.
  • Monica S.heart icon on user image
    Monica SpiresFebruary 18, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Night tour... last Friday night every month..
  • Courtney B.
    Courtney BOctober 9, 2011
    Worth the money, awesome experience!
  • Ami S.
    Ami ShueNovember 11, 2012
    Incredible experience!
  • Kevin G.heart icon on user image
    Kevin GillardNovember 6, 2012
    I Shared Your Link On Facebook.
  • 🔊 Kidd L.
    🔊 Kidd LeowJuly 19, 2011
    The tour is EXCELLENT!
  • Eric C.
    Eric ChumleyMay 13, 2013
    Very cool.
  • Ethical R.
    Ethical RehabFebruary 2, 2012
    Did you know that bobcats do not eat domestic rabbits in nature they only kill them in the back yard of families and farms after being taught to kill them by scent?
  • Heather E.
    Heather EarlJanuary 18, 2010
    They give an AAA discount.
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