Cedar Cove Feline Sanctuary

Louisburg, Kansas, about twenty minutes south of Kansas City, is home to several one-of-a-kind attractions you won't find in the city limits. One unforgettable experience is Cedar Cove Feline Sanctuary.

Cedar Cove Feline Sanctuary:

Cedar Cove Feline Sanctuary 

3783 K-68 Hwy, 913.837.5515. Click here for Driving Directions to Cedar Cove Feline Sanctuary.

Hours: April-October Sat & Sun 10am-3pm. Nov-Mar Sat & Sun 11am-3pm. Private tours available Mon-Fri, call to schedule.

Saturday Night Feeder: Every Saturday at 4 pm, through the end of October, Cedar Cove is hosting public feedings of the cats and remaining open until 5pm, weather permitting. 

Cedar Cove is a non-profit animal refuge for a variety of Big Cats. They preserve endangered Big Cats and rescue them. At Cedar Cove, you will see Leopards, Cougars, Wolves, Bobcats, a White Tiger, Black Leopards, Wolves, and Caracals. The staff know the animals intimately and share detailed information about each one, including the behavior, habits and background of each cat. The staff work toward the goal to ensure that all the felines at the facility are maintained in a stress-free environment and are not exploited. On a daily basis, each and every animal at the park is given one-on-one attention so as to enhance and enrich its life and to make the animal comfortable.

Cedar Cove is located on four miles east of Louisburg, Kansas, 3783 K-68 Highway,  approximately 20 miles south of Kansas City on US Highway 69. Note: This outing is best for children in grade school and up. Preschoolers do lose interest after a while (though they enjoy seeing the animals).

While you're in Louisburg, be sure to visit:

• Louisburg Cider Mill to watch Cider Making, enjoy the Pumpkin Patch, and fresh Cider and Cider Donuts!
• Powell Observatory for a stargazing program using one of the largest telescopes in the Midwest!

Family-Friendly Dining in Louisburg: 

Timber Creek Bar-B-Q: 14 E. Amity St. 913.837.2600. The smoked meats and homemade sauces at Timber Creek make for good local Bar-B-Q. Sandwiches range from $4.99 (Daily Specials) to $5.99 with dinners from $7-11. The Kids Menu is $4.99 with a sandwich, side, and drink.

Miss B's Cafe: 1006 Metcalf Rd. 913.837.5974 This is the place for Home Cookin' in Louisburg. Miss B's dishes up burgers, chicken-fried steak, meatloaf, sandwiches, soup, gigantic pancakes and homemade desserts.

Other Choices: You will find chain restaurants and grocery store delis throughout Louisburg. There are also several parks and picnic areas if you bring your own!