In 2017, the Big Cat Sanctuary Alliance (BCSA) was created to:

• Speak with a unified voice on issues affecting big cats, such as the exotic pet trade, use of big cats for entertainment, and other areas of concern.

• Support and strengthen both member sanctuaries and those interested in obtaining BCSA membership, with the goal of advancing standards of animal care.

• Promote professional development through an annual workshop focused on animal care and welfare, veterinary issues, operations, and finances.

• Foster collaboration, relationships, and communication within the big cat sanctuary community.

Wondering how you can be a voice for captive big cats? If you are aware of a traveling show, circus, or other act exploiting big cats, please click the image above to report it. The Big Cat Sanctuary Alliance is tracking these acts and will use the information you provide to advocate for the big cats exploited in these performances. Want to learn more about the exploitation of big cats and incidents involving big cats? Click here to learn more. (*Please note that we ask you to only complete the form once for each act and/or event. Thank you!)

One significant step toward achieving BCSA’s mission was the signing of the Big Cat Public Safety Act – a federal level solution to the dangerous and cruel practices associated with the private ownership of big cats and direct contact activities like cub petting – into law on December 20, 2022. Thank you to all of our supporters for contacting their legislators in support of the bill – stay tuned for updates soon as the law and its enforcement take effect.

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