Big Cat Rescue, ran by Carol Baskin will sell its property in Suburban Tampa after merging with Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Arkansas. Big Cat Rescue is funding the cost of the enclosures that its cats will occupy at the accredited car sanctuary in Arkansas, which is expected to cost $1.8 million. The cats reportedly will be able to move as soon as July.

The land could potentially be one of the most significant suburban land deals in the Tampa Bay Region in recent years. The Baskins, who run the Big Cat Rescue do not plan on retaining a broker since the property is unique and desirable. Howard Baskin reports that he is already in discussions with a few developers.

The rescue spans 67 acres in the Citrus Park area, with some of the land abut to The Plaza at Citrus Park. Being situated between Citrus Park and Westchase, it can be expected that real estate developers for single-family and multifamily projects will be eyeing the land. 

Big Cat Rescue is located at 12802 Easy Street, Tampa.