Location: 7101 Palmer Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34240
About Us
Big Cat Habitat Conservation and Education Center is a diverse zoological park located just minutes from historic downtown Sarasota and the pristine beaches! Sitting on 20+ acres we welcome over 100k guests to visit, encounter, experience, and fall in love with over 300 animals spanning more than 60 different species.
**FALL HOURS**
We change to our Fall Hours of Operation (Friday through Sunday 12pm-4pm) starting the second week of September.
Upcoming Events
Capybara Yoga Saturday, Aug. 15th at 9:00am
Capys & Coffee Saturday, August 29th, 2026 - **NEW**
12:00pm–4:00pm
FREE
Our charming petting zoo area is a delight for the young and old. Meet and greet with cute and cuddly goats, a tortoise and more. Patrons are encouraged to get up close and personal with our petting zoo animals, as they enjoy the gentle attention and praise.
12:00pm–4:00pm
$5 for 1 Treat
Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to feed one of our bears a delicious treat! This unique animal enrichment opportunity is a guest (and bear) favorite!
12:00pm–4:00pm
$5 for 1 Treat
Are you ready for a wild experience!? Big Cat Habitat offers the unique opportunity to feed a big cat a delicious treat! This unique animal enrichment opportunity is a guest (and big cat) favorite!
12:00pm–2:00pm
$5 per ride
Pony rides are available for small children every day. Typically available from 12:00pm-2:00pm *Pony rides are subject to change without notice.
1:00pm–1:20pm
FREE
Birds of Paradise is a live animal presentation showcasing the intelligence and athleticism of a variety of exotic birds including: macaw, cockatoos and more! This squack-tasitc presentation takes place in our air-conditioned animal amphitheater. **Please note animals are subject to change without notice.**
2:00pm–2:45pm
FREE
Variety Animal Adventure is a wild presentation filled with a variety of exotic animals strutting their talents while you learn amazing animal facts! Typically including our lemurs and big cats! Enjoy this unique and live animal adventure in our air-conditioned animal amphitheater. **Please note animals are subject to change without notice.**
