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Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️ ✨ Today we appreciate our power couple, Laila and Yarko. Our amazing duo have successfully participated in the Snow Leopard breeding programme three times, with a total of 5 cubs. One of their cubs has even had little ones of their own, making Laila and Yarko proud grandparents! 🥰 From partners to parents to proud grandparents. They are the ultimate Valentine’s pair 🐆🤍 #SnowLeopards #ValentinesDay #CoupleGoals #bigcats

Here’s an update on Rori, the lion we rescued from Ukraine! 🦁 He’s facing some challenges with coordination and neurological issues, likely caused by the bombings he endured before his rescue. But despite it all, Rori is making amazing progress! He’s incredibly playful and boisterous, and the entire team here has completely fallen in love with him. 🫶🦁 Rori is currently in the care of Natuur Hulp Centrum in Belgium while we prepare his new forever home at our sanctuary. Thank you for being part of his journey so far and follow along for the other rescues. 🙏 #BigCatsInCrisis #Lions #rescue #thebigcatsanctuary #bigcat #lion #sanctuary

Yarko is having a Boxing Day cat nap after all the festive fun ✨🎄 #CCTVCamera #boxingday #MerryChristmas #christmas #snowleopard

Our snow leopards Zaya and Attan are making themselves right at home in their new enclosure ✨ #cutevibes #bigcats #snowleopard

Frank, the Asian Golden Cat, is starting to find his stride at The Big Cat Sanctuary after being rescued from The Cat Survival Trust. 😍 Each day, Frank is growing more confident and exploring his new habitat, revealing just how incredible he is. 🧡🐾 Support our work by becoming a member today 🙏 #thebigcatsanctuary #cats #rescue #AsianGoldenCat #NewHome

Yuna experiences her first-ever leaf pile 🥰🍂 Moments like these show us how far Yuna has come! ❤️ This special moment was caught on our CCTV cameras after our keepers made her first-ever leaf pile as a source of enrichment. #bigcats #rescue #lion #wholesome #enrichment

Meet Frank, the UK’s only Asian Golden Cat! Frank’s journey hasn’t been easy. Rescued from a tough situation and rehomed from the Cat Survival Trust, he was facing euthanasia. But thanks to our incredible teams and vets, we’ve been able to give him a second chance. Frank is settling in beautifully at his new home here at the Sanctuary, where he’ll be surrounded by love, care, and everything he needs to thrive. It’s stories like Frank’s that remind us why we do what we do. Your support helps us rescue and care for cats just like him. Become a member today and help us continue our work. 🙏🐾 #rescue #AsianGoldenCat #thebigcatsanctuary #cats

Izulu and Zuri took their first steps into their outside habitat the day after they arrived at the sanctuary from @hertfordshirezoo 🐾 Curiously, they watched Kasanga, their neighbour, as they explored their new home 🥰 Click the link in bio to watch their full journey #BigCats #Lioness #Lions

Treat your special someone to a peaceful and unforgettable Valentine’s gift 💝 Stay in a cozy lodge, where you can relax, enjoy the beauty of nature, and meet our cats! A unique and memorable way to show your love 🧡 #UKLodgeStays #ValentinesDayGift #BigCats

Meet Rhys, the rescued Eurasian Lynx! Rhys is the final cat we’ve rescued from The Cat Survival Trust, saved from the heartbreaking risk of euthanasia. Now, he has a second chance at life! We’re so happy to share that The Big Cat Sanctuary is his forever home! 💛🐾 Rhys is settling in beautifully! He has a lovely thick, fluffy coat, and he’s already claimed a favourite spot on his platform at the heart of his new habitat. Keep an eye out for his signature tail wag, a sign of his playful and excited nature! ✨ Welcome to your new home, Rhys! 🏡✨ 🎥 Watch his full journey on our YouTube channel. Click the link in our bio! #CatSurvivalTrust #Rescue #Lynx #BigCatSanctuary #ForeverHome

🦁Exciting Update on The Lion Rescue Centre!🦁 We're thrilled to announce that The Lion Rescue Centre is set to open this March, welcoming the five rescued lions from war-torn Ukraine. This is the day we have been waiting for, and next month we will finally be welcoming Rori, Vanda, Amani and Lira to join Yuna in their new forever home here at The Big Cat Sanctuary. We cannot wait to greet visitors to The Lion Rescue Centre, where they will have the opportuhity to meet these five incredible Lions. Join us for Members' Day on March 29th! Become a member and be among the first to see the rescued lions, exploring the new Lion Rescue Centre from as little as £5 a month! Join today by clicking the link in our bio. #bigcats #update #lions #building #bigcatsincrisis#project #new #bigcatsincrisis #exciting

Update on Rescued Lioness Vanda! 🦁✨ Originally rescued from a flat in Ukraine by Wild Animal Rescue, Vanda has come such a long way! Today, she’s full of energy and loves to climb, stalk, and play, and we can’t wait to welcome her to the sanctuary very soon. 🤗 As we near the completion of her forever home, little Vanda, one of five lions rescued from Ukraine, is growing stronger each day in her temporary home at Planckendael Zoo in Belgium 🫶 Stay tuned for a BIG announcement about the Lion Rescue Centre very soon! 🦁 #BigCatsInCrisis #Lions #Rescue #TheBigCatSanctuary #Lion #Sanctuary #pairidaiza #belgium #kent

With great sadness, we share the passing of Ta’iri, our beloved male North Chinese leopard 🧡

Yuna’s training is well underway! 🐾 Right now, our playful and curious lioness is getting accustomed to daily routines, building a strong bond with our dedicated keepers at The Big Cat Sanctuary. So… we’re guiding Yuna to follow us, lie down low, and stand up tall. These are important steps that will support Yuna’s ongoing training, helping to prepare her for simple medical procedures in the future. Follow Yuna on this exciting journey as she learns, adapts and progresses in her training program, showing us all just how incredible she is! 🧡 Adopt Yuna today and be a part of her story. #lions #BigCats #TheBigCatSanctuary #Rescue #training #BigCatsInCrisis

Meet Boson, the Fishing Cat! 🐾 He came to us from The Cat Survival Trust, where he was at risk of euthanasia. But thanks to our incredible teams, he’s now safe, under expert care and has been given a second chance at life and a forever home at our sanctuary in Kent. 🙏 Now, Boson is settling in brilliantly, and we couldn’t be happier to have Fishing Cats back as part of our family. 🩶 By becoming a member via the link in bio, your support makes rescues like Boson’s possible. ✨ #rescue #fishingcat #thebigcatsanctuary #cattok

🚨 Our BIGGEST Rescue Mission Is Underway! 🚨 Hertfordshire Zoo and The Big Cat Sanctuary have united in an urgent operation to rescue & rehome over 20 exotic big and small cats from The Cat Survival Trust in Welwyn Garden City, UK. 10 cats have already been successfully rehomed across the UK, with homes secured for another 8. Among them is Frank—the UK’s only Asian Golden Cat—who now resides safely at our sanctuary alongside Boson, a Fishing Cat. Without this effort, they would have faced euthanasia. 🌿 From health checks to finding forever homes, we’re working tirelessly to provide these incredible animals with the care, respect, and dignity they deserve. 🐾 If you want to support our mission, become a member of The Big Cat Sanctuary. Your contribution helps us rescue and care for these incredible cats, giving them a second chance at life while protecting some of the planet’s most endangered species. 🌟 #rescue #cats #smallcats #bigcats #thebigcatsanctuary

Wishing you a Merry Christmas from all of us at The Big Cat Sanctuary🎅🎄 #merrychristmas #BigCatLove #thebigcatsanctuary #christmas2024

A Brand New Chapter... 💜👉🧡 We’re thrilled to announce that Izulu and Zuri, the iconic white lioness sisters from Hertfordshire Zoo, have officially arrived at The Big Cat Sanctuary! 🐾 The sisters arrived on 6th January after a seamless journey, and the Sanctuary is overjoyed to welcome them to their new home. Stay tuned for updates on how these beautiful girls are settling in and their exciting first venture into their outdoor habitat—coming soon! 🌟 #lion #newchapter #bigcats #thebigcatsanctuary

Update on Rescued Lioness Sisters Amani & Lira! 🦁✨ Our rescued lionesses from Ukraine, Amani and Lira, are settling in beautifully at Pairi Daiza in Belgium while we prepare their forever home at The Big Cat Sanctuary. 🙏 Their bond is amazing to see, Amani is bold, confident, and curious, while Lira is a little more shy and reserved. One thing they definitely have in common? They’re both very destructive! They love breaking trees and dragging the branches they’ve ripped off into their den for a cuddle. 🤗 Thank you for being part of their journey so far! Stay tuned for more updates on them and our other rescues. 🫶🦁 #BigCatsInCrisis #Lions #Rescue #rescue #TheBigCatSanctuary #BigCats #Lion #Sanctuary #pairidaiza #belgium #kent

Yuna’s first Christmas at the sanctuary 🎁🎅🦁 This Christmas, we’re celebrating how far she’s come since her rescue from Ukraine and looking forward to her next chapter when the other lions join her in the new Lion Rescue Centre soon. 💛 Merry Christmas from all of us the sanctuary! 🫶 #TheBigCatSanctuary #LionRescue #Christmas #BigCatsInCrisis