LIONSROCK BIG CAT SANCTUARY

LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary, a FOUR PAWS sanctuary, is home to around 100 big cats rescued from around the world. Here they are protected for the rest of their lives in a species-appropriate environment. 

Just 18km outside Bethlehem (Free State), LIONSROCK is conveniently situated approximately 2-3 hours from Johannesburg, Bloemfontein and Durban.

To book email reservations@lionsrock.org or call +27 (0)58 304 1691 / +27 (0)83 408 0473 

Pre-booking remains essential.

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Get to know the new cats on the block

Lion Romeo after being relased into his species-appropriate enclosure at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary

Lion Romeo

From a French circus to his forever home under the African sun 

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Tiger cub Sky being released into her species appropriate enclosure

Tigers Snow and Sky

Two young tigers named Snow and Sky have found a new lease on life at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary in South Africa.

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MEET OUR ANIMALS
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EDUCATION PROGRAMMES


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YOUR VISIT


Spend your day or night with us

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TAKE THE ROOM TOUR


Why not spend the night with your favourite big cat

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Contribute towards carefree living of our big cats

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OUR ANIMALS


Meet our beloved big cats

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Day Visitors

Come meet our big cats and enjoy a guided sanctuary tour with the whole family.

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Stay Over Guests

Visit LIONSROCK and escape the hustle and bustle of city life for a while. 

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Conference and Events

LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary – a perfect destination for your next conference or team-building getaway. 

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Guided Sanctuary Tour

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Tours


Experience a range of tours that explore the various facets that is LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary

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Guided Hiking Trails


Explore nature on foot

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Educational Elements


Arrive as a learner. Leave as an ambassador for animal welfare

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LIONSROCK Restaurant

On-Site Restaurant


We offer a 70% vegetarian menu that features delicious and nutritious dishes

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Welcome Drinks

On-Site Bar


Select from a wide range of carefully curated refreshments

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HISTORY

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Founded in 2006


FOUR PAWS acquired the property that would eventually become LIONSROCK in 2006. The 1200-acre location was carefully chosen to provide a spacious and natural environment for rescued big cats from all over the world. Read more

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LOCATION

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Where to find us?


Farm Kleinbloemhof, Bethlehem, Free State, South Africa, 9700

You can find more travel information here – approximately 2-3 hours from Johannesburg, Bloemfontein & Durban (by car) - find us on Google Maps

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LIONSROCK team attend a snake handling course at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary

LIONSROCK Staff Gets to Grips

LIONSROCK Embarked on a Snake Handling Workshop.

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Arrival and release of Sudan Lions to LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary

Rescued Sudan lions find new home in South Africa

FOUR PAWS transfers eleven lions to its LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary 

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FAQs on LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary

All your questions and our answers about LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary

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