Great Cats World Park facts for kids
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| Date opened | May 2005 |
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| Location | Cave Junction, Oregon, United States |
| Coordinates | 42°08′28″N 123°39′32″W / 42.141164°N 123.658976°W |
Great Cats World Park is a special place in Cave Junction, Oregon, United States. It is a privately-owned animal park that focuses on big cats. The park is located just a few miles south of Cave Junction. Craig Wagner owns and manages the park. It is not a member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, which is a group that sets high standards for zoos.
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Park History and Development
Great Cats World Park was built on a 10-acre piece of land. This land is next to the Redwood Highway. The land was bought in 2003. The park then opened its doors to visitors in 2005.
Protecting Rare Animals
In 2007, Great Cats World Park had to follow special rules for one month. This was because they bought an ocelot without proper permission. Ocelots are rare animals. There are strict rules about selling them. These rules help protect these animals from being bought and sold too much. The park's owner, Craig Wagner, agreed that he had bought the ocelot for $3,000. The ocelot continued to live at Great Cats World Park. Officials sometimes let animals stay where they are well cared for. This helps avoid moving them to new places.
Ensuring Animal and Staff Safety
In 2016, an employee at the park was hurt. A tiger bit the employee's arm. The United States Department of Agriculture looked into this incident. They also confirmed that there had been four reports of animal bites over the years. These reports led to official complaints against the park.
Amazing Cats at the Park
As of 2014, Great Cats World Park was home to many different types of cats. There were 44 cats in total. These cats belonged to 17 different species. Some of the cats you could see included cougars, leopards, and jaguars. The park also had African lions and Siberian tigers. You could also find a fishing cat and an ocelot there.
See also
- List of companies based in Oregon
