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Jacksonville, FL

CATTY SHACK RANCH WILDLIFE SANCTUARY INC

EIN 59-3698971
Environment & Animal Welfare Wildlife & Habitat Conservation
Mission

Our mission is to provide a safe, loving, forever home for endangered big cats, and to educate the public about their plight in the wild and captivity.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

About CATTY SHACK RANCH WILDLIFE SANCTUARY INC

Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit wildlife sanctuary based in Jacksonville, Florida, dedicated to rescuing and providing lifetime care for endangered big cats and a variety of other exotic animals. The organization takes in animals from owner surrenders, problematic situations, and zoo or facility transfers and maintains a strict no-breeding, no-selling, no-trading policy for residents. The research verified that the organization’s federal EIN is 59-3698971 and that the EIN is presented on the sanctuary’s public materials and tax filings (Form 990). Catty Shack Ranch operates as an active, donor-facing sanctuary with an established web presence, public tours (including night feedings), volunteer and internship programs, and publicly available financial filings. Day-to-day activities focus on animal care, veterinary services, public education (school tours and visitor programs), and fundraising/events to support operations. Recent public activity includes ongoing visitor programming, media features, and community outreach initiatives supporting resident care and enrichment over the last 2–3 years.

Notable achievements

Lifetime care for rescued big cats

Provides permanent, lifetime sanctuary to dozens of rescued big cats and other exotic species (tigers, lions, leopards, cougars, bobcats, servals, coatimundis and more), ensuring animals taken in are not bred, sold, or traded.

On-site veterinary capability upgrades

Expanded on-site medical capabilities with diagnostic equipment (digital x-ray and ultrasound) to improve in-house diagnosis and reduce animal stress from external transfers.

Sustained community programs and events

Runs public programs that support education and fundraising — including daytime tours, popular night-feeding experiences, seasonal events (e.g., a Haunted Forest), volunteer and internship programs that train students and community members.

At a glance

Total assets
$1.9M
Annual revenue
$844K
Tax status
501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN
59-3698971
Location
Jacksonville, FL
Website
cattyshack.org
On Mahalo since
May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Listed by the organization as a top local attraction and noted by local media for its rescue and education work.
Operates as a licensed, state- and federally-recognized sanctuary and files annual Form 990 tax returns available to the public, demonstrating financial transparency.
Has received local press coverage and community partnership recognition for animal enrichment and rescue activities within the last several years.

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