The documentary features our Director of Big Cats and Conservation, Giles Clark, and the team as they provide day-to-day specialist care hand-rearing and caring for Maya the black jaguar and Willow the cheetah. The documentary also sees Giles travel abroad and visit some of the amazing conservation projects that we support.
Giles and the team hand-reared Maya from when she was just 5 days old. At the time she had serious health conditions after being neglected by her mother. The team have worked wonders in helping Maya grow into a beautiful, happy and healthy jaguar. The series shows the highs and lows of her journey and an insight into the day-to-day life of The Big Cat Sanctuary. We then meet Willow the cheetah who requires specialist care following a fracture to her leg.
Filmed in 2017, the series was a huge success for The Big Cat Sanctuary when the show first aired and we are really excited for everyone to fall in love with our beautiful cats all over again. If you know the Sanctuary well, you may see some familiar faces (both cat and human) and some of the wonderful residents that live in our memory.
The episodes will be on BBC2 at:
Episode 1: 16:15 pm on Wednesday 13th April
Episode 2: 16:15 pm on Thursday 14th April
Episode 3: 13:30 pm on Friday 15th April
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.
