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Great Cats World Park is an interactive park in which staff and trainers interact with the predators to bring out their natural and instinctive behaviors. The Park is nestled in the Siskiyou Mountains in Southern Oregon. About 30 miles from Grants Pass on the Redwood Highway/Route 199.
The cats at the Great Cats World Park have captivated audiences across the country at festivals, wildlife parks, AZA (American Zoological Association) institutions, schools art and sports shows and many other civic events.
Their 10 acres are home to one of the largest and most varied collections of exotic cats on the west coast. There are more than 16 species of cats at the park. Their goal is to introduce as many guests as possible to their many feline ambassadors and demonstrate some of their incredible athletic abilities. If you love cats, you will love the Great Cats World Park.
Here's some happenings from around the region!
If you’re looking for a break from city lights, head for Southern Oregon. The region is blessed with some of the darkest skies in the country, and conservationists and communities are teaming up with Dark Sky Oregon to help keep them that way. It’s not only good for stargazing; wildlife and migrating birds benefit from the cover of night, too. From the Oregon Outback to the Oregon Caves, you’ll find a variety of landscapes and many ways to enjoy the region’s star-studded skies.
What Is International Dark Sky Week? Imagine standing beneath a sky so dark and clear that the Milky Way stretches […]
In Southwestern Oregon’s Illinois Valley, you’ll find adventure at every turn. You may find yourself floating on a raft, spelunking in a cave, admiring flowers in unusual serpentine soil, or picnicking with local wine and some of Oregon’s best sausages. Here are some places not to miss on a long weekend trip in this special area near Oregon’s southern border and an adventure map to help you find your way.
