Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary

Great outdoor viewing of animals each with their own story. Nice late fall day enjoyed. Not many people, but animals seemed to enjoy audience.

I finally had a chance to visit Catty Shack Ranch while my little brother was visiting Jacksonville. It's so cool to have a wildlife sanctuary essentially in our backyard. Located inconspicuously in a neighborhood near oceanway and the cape.The entrance fee is only $15 to walk the property. We were able to visit the big wild cats, little wild cats, bears and foxes. We even heard one of the tigers meowing!I'll definitely be back with my husband!

I find it incredibly sad that such a place has to exist, but on the other side of that, I find it amazing that this group of folks has taken these amazing creatures and given them a safe environment to live out their lives.Catty Shack is a non-profit organization, and as such, the volunteers are invaluable. And they were informative and you can tell they love what they're doing. They are in the midst of building out a new medical building and other areas to give the animals more space and more stimulation.The majority of the animals they have are big cats, but there are also fox, a lone bear, and a few other animals as well. You can visit during feeding time too, you just hae to check the website for times/days.We were fortunate enough to witness two tiger sisters playing, and it is amazing how stealthy they can be sneaking up on each other. This, in turn, caused the lions to announce their presence, which was awesome. They are always looking for volunteers, and I plan on checking out the times they have the need and getting out their to lend a hand.

They rescue cats and other wildAnimals, either from private owners or zoos which close down.Feeding time is at 7pm each evening, so all are very active for feeding time.Be sure to check out "The Littles" an area for smaller cats and fox.

I brought my grandsons here to view all of the big cats. It was very nice and the animals are taken care of so well. There are staff mingling all around the compound and they are very happy to answer any questions you may have about the animals. Picnic tables for eating and snacks available. Also available is sunscreen and bug repellent.Definitely a must visit to see these magnificent creatures.

I came here with the Jacksonville USBG for the Campari Day of service a nation wide volunteer effort conducted by service industry professionals. The first part of the day was spent cleaning and assisting the staff with upkeep of many animal enclosures. I was on paint duty for the majority of the morning. The enclsures havsvtof the morning. Animals Galore!!!Then, guests will go on a guided walking tour with the opportunity to see the resident animals, which include tigers, lions, cougars, leopards, lynx, coatimundis, and foxes. It's so cool to see an animal sanctuary in Jax like this. Who knew tiger's like the smell of perfume?

My husband was looking for a way to stretch out legs when he found this gem. It is a bit off the path but worth the stop. After seeing a few cat documentaries I was skeptical. However, we truly enjoyed this quick visit to Catty Shack. There is a brief four-minute video to watch at the entrance that helps give some background info. I appreciated interacting with volunteers around the ranch. As much info is given on the placards, it is lovely talking with people who can give more insight into animal personality, etc. Several animals were moving around and active. It was honestly amazing to see them so close up. We learned that all of the animals were rescued from various places. The property is in the process of being expanded and the changes look to be amazing. $15 entry per adult and I believe it is worth it. We'd definitely stop again!

Great side trip if needed before or after flight for JAX. Staff is friendly and willing to share all the details about all the animals they look after.

Great place to take the kids and learn about the big cats and wild animal rescues. Kids enjoyed the night time feeding activity

Amazing place!! You can tell they pay attention to the animals and genuinely care for them. The night feeding is a great experience. Beautiful place and great ethics!!