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Great Cats World Park

27919 Redwood Hwy · Cave Junction, OR

Why you should go…

Great Cats World Park is a privately owned wildlife park on the Redwood Highway a few miles south of Cave Junction, Oregon. It opened to the public in 2005 on an 11-acre site and is home to more than 40 cats across 16-plus species, including tigers, lions and leopards. Guided tours run about 1.5 hours and focus on wild cat conservation and education.

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General attractions guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Book the time slot, not just the ticket

    Timed entry is now the norm at big-draw attractions, and online tickets are often cheaper than the gate.

  • Grab the daily schedule on arrival

    Feeding times, keeper talks, and shows run on a posted timetable that changes day to day.

  • The first hour is the quietest

    Queues build through late morning and peak after lunch, so an early start buys you the shortest waits.

  • Budget past the ticket price

    Parking, lockers, strollers, and food inside the gates are common extras worth planning for.

What's around here?

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