Day Tours
There
are lots of ways to see the World's Largest Accredited Big Cat Rescue Facility.
We are a sanctuary, not a zoo, so our animals come first. We do not allow people to wander around unescorted.
We offer guided tours on Monday through Friday at 9:00 a.m. and again at 3:00 p.m. for adults and children 10 and over. These are walking tours and take about an hour and a half and the cost is $25.00 per person. On Saturday we offer tours at 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 1:30 p.m. for adults and children 10 and over. These are walking tours and take about an hour and a half and the cost is $25.00 per person.
If you have children under the age of 10 you can ONLY visit on our Saturday 9:00 a.m. Kids Tour. It is a one hour walking tour and the cost is $15.00 per child for kids under 10 and $25.00 per person for ages 10 and older. All prices are subject to change.
In Florida, weather is always an issue. In the summer it rains frequently, but often only for a few minutes. If you have paid for a tour and get rained out during your tour, we will give you a free pass to come back. Because the cats are spooked by umbrellas, they are not allowed but you should bring a rain coat or poncho if it looks like rain. Tours will be canceled during lightening storms. Paths are frequently muddy so closed toed, old, comfortable shoes are recommended. You may bring your own cold drinks or buy ours but either way, be prepared for the heat. Ask for the free use of a golf cart if an hour and a half outside isn't something you think you can do.
You are welcome to take photos and video on the tour, but leave the tripods at home, or schedule a photo tour. We ask everyone on the tour to stay together, no smoking, no cell phones and respect the tour guides warnings so that you have the best possible experience.
If you are traveling with pets, you cannot bring them onto the property. Florida law (and common sense) prohibit you from leaving them in your car, even with the A/C running.
Click on the button called Visit Us to find out more about all of the exciting ways that you can have fun and help save the wild cats! We offer Feeding Tours, Night Tours and Keeper for a Day tours.
We
are often referred to as Tampa's best kept secret. Big Cat Rescue is unlike
any tourist attraction. This one of the most fun things to do in Tampa. Here
you can see behind the scenes operation of the world's largest accredited big
cat rescue facility in action.
If you are traveling with pets, you cannot bring them onto the property. Florida law (and common sense) prohibit you from leaving them in your car, even with the A/C running.
Your donations are tax deductible and go directly to the animals.