Smarden1 day agoPaul Hollywood's countryside home 'like Serengeti'Great British Bake Off's Hollywood listens to lions roaring at night at his country home in Kent.1 day ago5 days agoRace is on to save young lynx from war-torn UkraineUrsa was born in 2023 and kept as a private pet until she was rescued, but is not safe yet.5 days ago29 Oct 2025Tiger, cheetah and leopard undergo CT scansThe Big Cat Sanctuary in Kent says the animals have unexplained and persistent "mobility issues".29 Oct 202513 Oct 2025Rescued Ukrainian lion undergoes critical surgeryThree-year-old Lira lives in The Big Cat Sanctuary after a campaign to bring her to the UK.13 Oct 20252 Oct 2025Forestry England buys land for new woodlandThe 66-hectare (0.25 square miles) plot of land is 10 miles (16.1km) west of Ashford, near Smarden.2 Oct 202520 Aug 2025'Emotional' recovery for lion rescued from UkraineThe Smarden sanctuary's managing director says "the world fell in love with Yuna".20 Aug 202524 Jul 2025Rescued bobcat to be seen by public for first timeNormally closed to visitors, the site is offering a chance to see a host of exotic animals up close.24 Jul 20255 Jun 2025CCTV 'pivotal' in raising endangered snow leopardThe Big Cat Sanctuary, in Kent, is dedicated to the conservation and rescue of wild cats. 5 Jun 202529 May 2025Endangered snow leopard born at animal sanctuaryLittle Lady is just the second female snow leopard to be born at The Big Cat Sanctuary in Smarden.29 May 2025...
