On 6th April 2021 at The Big Cat Sanctuary, resident jaguars Keira and Neron became parents to a female rare black jaguar cub. They were paired through the European Endangered Species Breeding Programme. After two years of being together and their relationship growing, the pair successfully had a female black jaguar cub. Breeding is one of the Sanctuary’s four pillars of ethos, along with Welfare, Education and Conservation.
We held a competition for supporters to vote to name their new arrival. They had three names for people to choose from. Inti, which means Sunshine in Quechuan, Killari which means Moonlight in Quechuan, or Inka, named after the ancient South American tribe and means Princess in Quechuan. We are so proud to announce that INKA was the winner!
The competition has helped the charity to raise money to care for Inka and all the jaguars on site. It has also raised vital funds for Jaguar conservation, with £10,000, being donated to jaguar protection projects run by Namá Conservation in Costa Rica, who are continuing the work of Universidad de Costa Rica.
March 22, 2024
The new series kicks off with a double dose of excitement from the iconic San Diego Zoo and its breathtaking Safari Park in the USA. With over 15,000 animal residents, including Komodo dragons, Galapagos tortoises, and polar bears, get ready to come face to face with nature’s wonders. Join brothers – Aaron, Tyler, and Cam – as they embark on a fact-finding mission
The Big Cat Sanctuary is pleased to announce the newest addition to the family, Kuda, a Sri Lankan Rusty Spotted Cat. Kuda is 5 years old and was born on the 30th of April 2018 at Hamerton Zoo Park. He joined us on Tuesday 13th February after a smooth 3-hour journey from Hamerton.
The London Beach Country Hotel Spa and Golf Club have partnered with The Big Cat Sanctuary for many years and they offer benefits of an excellent charity scheme. The way it works is you are able to enjoy Sunday lunch, cream teas, lunches, dinners and even a round of golf and the full value of the food including the green fees for golf ate donated to The Big Cat Sanctuary as the charity of your choice.
