Lions, tigers, and other big cats love playing with trees, so the staff at Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary in Jacksonville suggests that people help both the environment and their furry friends by recycling Christmas trees.

Catty Shack welcomed a new Queen of the Jungle to its sanctuary.

Published: October 14, 2020, 9:00 am Updated: October 19, 2020, 8:16 amJACKSONVILLE, Fla – Now that’s a ROAR of a deal! It's Kids Free November at the Catty Shack Ranch. Two children will get free general admission to the ranch with the purchase of an adult ticket. MORE DEALS: Free family fun: Save big during ‘Kids Free November’Offer is valid November 1 – November 30, 2020. Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary1860 Starratt Road, Jacksonville, FL 32226Phone 904-757-3603

Curt Logiudice with the Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary knows the feeling. “Immediately, I got on the phone and talked with some of our board members and some of our team caretakers,” Logiudice said. “And (we) wanted to know, ‘are we ready for this undertaking?’”To get ready, Logiudice is hoping people at home will open their hearts and their wallets. Friday multiple animals will be joining the hundreds who already call Catty Shack home. With a lot of prep work for the new arrivals underway, Logiudice says donations will go a long way.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Zoos and wildlife sanctuaries across the nation are re-evaluating and revamping their protocols to ensure the safety of both animals and employees after a tiger at the Bronx Zoo tested positive for the new coronavirus over the weekend. The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens said it’s taking it day by day and adjusting when it needs to. “Obviously, with a lot more hand washing than normal,” said Tracy Collins, spokesperson for Catty Shack Ranch. Nadia, a 4-year-old female Malayan tiger at the Bronx Zoo, has tested positive for the coronavirus. The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens and Catty Shack Ranch are both in need of donations during this time, and you can find out how to donate by clicking on the links below:

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Looking to get up close and personal with animals, specifically some big cats? The first stop on your list should be the Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary, the 2019 JaxBest pick for best animal attraction. The key focus of Catty Shack, a non-profit organization run entirely by volunteers, is the rescue of cats from serious situations, and once an animal is taken in by the ranch, they have a loving, forever home. The animals, which include tigers, lions, cougars, leopards, bobcats and coatimundis, are not bred or sold. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla - Now that's a ROAR of a deal! It's Kids Free November at the Catty Shack Ranch. Up to five children, ages 12 and under, will get free general admission to the Zoo with the purchase of an adult ticket. Offer is valid November 1 November 30, 2018. Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary1860 Starratt Road, Jacksonville, FL 32226Road, Jacksonville, FL 32226 Phone 904-757-3603Copyright 2018 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

Looking to get up close and personal with animals, specifically some big cats? The first stop on your list should be the Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary, the 2019 JaxBest pick for best animal... Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.