A Safe Place

White TigerWe offer a safe place for big cats and many other animals. We are a safe haven for animals! read more...

Tigers

Come see the tigers!Meet our tigers...we have many healthy and happy tigers you can come visit. Meet all of our tigers!

Lions

Lions SarasotaThe Big Cat Habitat cares for many lions. They have a safe place for life and we invite you to come see them anytime! Meet our lions!

Other Animals

Beautiful Birds in SarasotaWe have many other beautiful animals at the Big Cat- bears, chimps, a petting zoo, birds and much more! Read more...

Our Pledge is Love, Respect and Sanctuary for Life!

Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary - A Safe Place for All Animals

During the Extravaganza dates we will be open Wednesday through Friday for normal animals visits. We will be having a training demonstration on Friday's at 1:30 through the end of February. This demonstration will not be in the extravaganza tent and will not be the extravaganza show.

2012 Extravaganza Dates and Times

January 2012

  • Saturday 21st  - Gates open at 12:30 Show at 2:00PM
  • Sunday 22nd - Gates open at 12:30 Show at 2:00PM
  • Saturday 28th - Gates open at 12:30 Show at 2:00PM
  • Sunday 29th - Gates open at 12:30 Show at 2:00PM

February 2012

  • Saturday 4th-Gates open at 12:30  for 2:00PM show, Gates open at 4:30PM for 5:30 show
  • Sunday 5th- Gates open at 12:30 Show at 2:00PM
  • Saturday 11th- Gates open at 12:30  for 2:00PM show, Gates open at 4:30PM for 5:30 show
  • Sunday 12th- Gates open at 12:30 Show at 2:00PM
  • Saturday 18th- Gates open at 12:30  for 2:00PM show, Gates open at 4:30PM for 5:30 show
  • Sunday 19th- Gates open at 12:30 Show at 2:00PM
  • Saturday 25th- Gates open at 12:30  for 2:00PM show, Gates open at 4:30PM for 5:30 show
  • Sunday 26th- Gates open at 12:30 Show at 2:00PM
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We Are Open 5 Days A Week, Wednesday thru Sunday

Gates open at 12:30pm. We close at 4pm.

Our educational training demo will be at 1:30pm on Saturdays.

Donations $15 for adults and $7 for kids All parking is FREE!!

Learn About Us!

We are a non-profit safe haven for big cats, bears, and other animals in need. The Big Cat Habitat was founded by Kay Rosaire who has more than 30 years of experience working with and caring for exotic animals. Our goal is to educate the public by fostering appreciation for animals and stressing the importance of habitat preservation.

You Can Visit the Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary

You can come visit us and learn more about the animals we take in. More importantly you will be able to see all the beautiful animals and see what truly caring for these amazing creatures means. There are many ways to visit:


You can call us at 941-371-6377 to learn more about visiting us.
The Rosaire’s have long been noted for rescuing and offering a safe haven at their sanctuary, the Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary, a 501©(3) Non-Profit Organizations that take in mistreated and unwanted animals.