Smarden26 Feb 2026CT scans reveal hidden health problems of big catsAmur tiger Luca, mainland clouded leopard Django and cheetah Mo had scans in October.26 Feb 202617 Feb 2026Ukranian lynx safely transported to cat sanctuaryUrsa the lynx was found being illegally kept as a pet in a private home in Ukraine.17 Feb 20266 Feb 2026£500k water network upgrade closes second roadThe work in Smarden is expected to take about 14 weeks to complete, South East Water says.6 Feb 20269 Jan 2026Paul Hollywood's countryside home 'like Serengeti'Great British Bake Off's Hollywood listens to lions roaring at night at his country home in Kent.9 Jan 20266 Jan 2026Race is on to save young lynx from war-torn UkraineUrsa was born in 2023 and kept as a private pet until she was rescued, but is not safe yet.6 Jan 202629 Oct 2025Tiger, cheetah and leopard undergo CT scansThe Big Cat Sanctuary in Kent says the animals have unexplained and persistent "mobility issues".29 Oct 202513 Oct 2025Rescued Ukrainian lion undergoes critical surgeryThree-year-old Lira lives in The Big Cat Sanctuary after a campaign to bring her to the UK.13 Oct 20252 Oct 2025Forestry England buys land for new woodlandThe 66-hectare (0.25 square miles) plot of land is 10 miles (16.1km) west of Ashford, near Smarden.2 Oct 202520 Aug 2025'Emotional' recovery for lion rescued from UkraineThe Smarden sanctuary's managing director says "the world fell in love with Yuna".20 Aug 2025...
