Exploring Jacksonville: A Guide to the Best Things to Do

13 Get up close to big cats at the Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary

Big cat lovers sure are in for a treat at this non-profit haven. You can learn about the rescued cougars, leopards, pumas, tigers, and lions that call Catty Shack Ranch their "forever home." The sanctuary launched at the start of the new millennium and does not buy or sell animals. Planned upgrades should create larger enclosures for the magnificent creatures being cared for by volunteers.