Visitors to the ’scenic byway zoo’ east of Fresno can view 38 big cats, including jaguars, lynxes, bobcats, and more.
Dale Anderson was in 7th grade when a wildlife educator brought a mountain lion to his classroom, marking the moment he began dreaming about working with big cats—a passion he described as a “God-given desire to help his creation.”
His love for big cats is on full display at Project Survival Cat Haven, an interactive park spanning 93 acres in Dunlap, California, about 40 miles east of Fresno.
Nestled just off Highway 180 outside the Kings Canyon National Park entrance, Mr. Anderson describes his facility as a “scenic byway zoo” specializing in educating visitors about big cats and conservation efforts to preserve endangered species.
Breeds such as jaguars, lions, and bobcats have always fascinated Mr. Anderson, and his passion for learning about these creatures began while he was working as an airline pilot…
