Yorkshire Wildlife Park: Where is it and what happened there? Inside the reserve housing endangered Amur tigers, with just 500 left in the wild

At Yorkshire Wildlife Park, a man died after he was attacked by a tiger, police have confirmed, prompting a police investigation. A video purportedly showing the man inside the enclosure shortly before the attack has circulated on social media. The video shows the man entering the tiger enclosure at the park near Doncaster just before police were called at 13:35 BST on Saturday. South Yorkshire Police said the tiger then attacked the man and he died at the scene. The tiger was injured and remained in the enclosure following the incident.

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Yorkshire Wildlife Park to remain close today

The Yorkshire Wildlife Park will remain close for the rest of the weekend as it is "working closely with the authorities to ascertain exactly what happened".


"We can confirm that a serious incident has occurred on Saturday at the tiger enclosure. Our emergency response procedures were immediately activated, and emergency services are currently attending the scene. The park will be closed today whilst we are working closely with the authorities to ascertain exactly what happened. The safety and wellbeing of our visitors, staff and animals remain our highest priority," the Yorkshire Wildlife Park said in its official statement published on its website.

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Foreign Secretary and MP for Doncaster North Ed Miliband said he was "deeply saddened" to hear of the incident and sent his "thoughts and deepest condolences to the family of the individual who died." He added he was "very grateful to the emergency services and staff of the park who responded."

Yorkshire Wildlife Park said in a statement: "Our thoughts and heartfelt sympathies are with the family and loved ones of the person who has lost their life."

What is Yorkshire Wildlife park located?

Based in South Yorkshire, on the outskirts of Doncaster, Yorkshire Wildlife Park the UK's no.1 walk-through wildlife adventure. It is a is a unique walk-through wildlife park located just outside Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The entrance to Yorkshire Wildlife Park is located at the Yorkshire Hive, Hurst Lane, Auckley, Doncaster!

What is Land of the Tigers at Yorkshire Wildlife Park?

The Land of the Tigers is a purpose-built, two-acre exhibit at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster, England, which opened in 2011. The purpose-built two-acre reserve is home to Amur tigers, an endangered subspecies with around 500 left in the wild. Photos of the enclosure on the park's website shows a high walkway for visitors and fencing above the section where the tigers can roam.

The Tiger Experience at Yorkshire Wildlife Park is suitable for visitors aged over eight, with all children required to be accompanied by a participating adult aged 16 or older who has paid for the experience. It costs £350 for two people, with additional participants charged £87.50 per person, and the price includes entry to the wildlife park. The experience lasts 30 minutes and is limited to a maximum of four people.

The experience involves steps and uneven ground, so visitors with restricted mobility are advised to call 01302 535057 to discuss their individual requirements before booking. It is available year-round on selected dates, and participants must check in one hour before the scheduled start time.

FAQs

1. Where is Yorkshire Wildlife Park located?

Yorkshire Wildlife Park is located on Hurst Lane in Auckley, on the outskirts of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England.

2. What is Land of the Tigers at Yorkshire Wildlife Park?

Land of the Tigers is a purpose-built, two-acre reserve that opened in 2011. It is home to Amur tigers, an endangered subspecies with around 500 left in the wild.

3. How many Amur tigers are left in the wild?

Around 500 Amur tigers are estimated to remain in the wild. The endangered subspecies is native to the Russian Far East and parts of northeastern China.