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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We provide special care to rescued & traumatised big cats to help them overcome their traumas
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22 rooms and 2 cabins
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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

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