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Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary

1860 Starratt Road, Jacksonville, FL 32226
904-757-3603
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Ranked #1 of 78 attractions in Jacksonville
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Owner description: Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our mission is to provide a safe, loving, forever home for endangered big... more » Owner description: Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our mission is to provide a safe, loving, forever home for endangered big cats, and to educate the public about their plight in the wild and captivity. We do not breed, sell, or trade any of our animals. Our current residents include tigers, lions, cougars, leopards, bobcats, arctic foxes, and coatimundis (the last two are “honorary cats”). We are only open on select days, so please see our website for hours of operation! « less
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Jacksonville, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

This is a fun, inexpensive thing to do with your family. I believe you can tent camp also. The animals are well cared for and it is a fun and interesting visit.

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Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2013 NEW

I've done this tour and the other sanctuary (not affiliated) that is in St. Augustine. Each is unique and this one seems to have larger housing for the cats and allows photographing. The guides tell the story of each animal and how they came to be there. If you're looking for an up close and personal tour versus the typical... More

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Fernandina Beach, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2013 NEW

Cheerful, informative volunteers and a wonderful, dedicated director make a visit here a fantastic opportunity to see a variety of big cats (and others) "up close and personal." We had lived on Amelia Island for four years before we 'discovered' this fantastic oasis just 30 minutes south of us. The baby cubs drew us in, the volunteers captured our imagination... More

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Jacksonville, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2013 NEW

Cant wait to return! Staff is extremely friendly and the Cats put on a show during feeding time! Very interesting experience!

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Jersey City, NJ
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 12, 2013

Got to know of this place by its #1 tripadvisor rating for Jacksonville attractions. After our visit there must say It deserves the ranking. It is a unique experience in that it is not like a zoo. The up close view with the big cats is terrific and the cheerful volunteers ensure to make your visit is enjoyable. Make sure... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 11, 2013

My daughter-in-law recommended this to us to take her son/our grand baby to. She,baby boy and I went on a Sunday afternoon (while the "guys" were golfing) and it was GREAT! It was small enough that he didn't get bored and we didn't get too tired. We had an excellent guide and had a great experience into wild life! Baby... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 10, 2013

Went last month for the Saturday night feeding and it was great. I have lived here for 6 years and never made it out. We will be definitely going again and bringing the kids along this time!

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Jacksonville, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 8, 2013

We are Jacksonville residents, and we LOVE this place. Brought our Grandchildren from Ohio here tonight for the feeding ages, 9, 7 and 2 1/2, and they ALL loved it. Even us Adults enjoyed. Great place, well worth the money. All of the Staff (all Volunteers by the way) are very kind and answer every question anyone asks. And the... More

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Manchester, New Hampshire, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 8, 2013

Just got done taking an evening tour and night time feeding on June 8, 2013 Our guide and all of the other volunteers there were so knowledgible and wonderful to interact with. The animals are well cared for and you get so close to them. I am sure I will have many nice pictures and of course great memories. This... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 8, 2013 via mobile

A great place to see tigers, lions, cougars & co. It was really a joy to see how much the staff loves those Animals! If you want to see the cats in action, go there during feeding times!

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