Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary
About
Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary - Big-Cat Rescue in North Jacksonville
Non-profit 501(c)(3) wildlife sanctuary in north Jacksonville dedicated to providing forever homes for endangered big cats including lions, tigers, leopards, and cougars. The sanctuary combines education with conservation.
Programs for Kids
Programming through Catty Shack Ranch. Programs include:
- Daytime guided tours (Thursday afternoons)
- Night Feeding events (Friday and Saturday evenings)
- Up-close encounters with big cats
- Educational visits about wild cat conservation
- School and group programs
What's Included
- Permanent home for rescued big cats
- Guided tour staff
- Night Feeding programs (Fri/Sat 6-7:30 p.m.)
- Day visits (Mon-Tue + Thu-Sun 11 a.m.-3 p.m.)
Experience
Jacksonville families use Catty Shack as a recurring nature destination, especially for the unique Night Feeding events. The Starratt Road location is in north Jacksonville, reachable from I-95.