Man dies after entering Amur tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

A man died on Saturday after entering the tiger habitat at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in northern England, leading to an immediate evacuation of the facility.

Emergency services were called to the wildlife park near Doncaster at approximately 1:35 p.m. following reports that a man had entered the enclosure. South Yorkshire Police stated that the man was attacked by an Amur tiger and sustained serious injuries. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Yorkshire Ambulance Service dispatched two ambulances, a doctor, and an air ambulance to the site. Following the incident, the park was evacuated and closed to the public. Officials confirmed that the tiger remained within its habitat and was uninjured, noting there was no further risk to the public.

The Guardian reported that videos appearing to show the attack began circulating on social media, prompting police to urge the public not to share the distressing footage. While CBS News noted the man sustained serious injuries before his death, The New York Times reported that the man came face to face with the animal inside its habitat.

Park officials stated they have activated emergency response procedures and are working with authorities to determine the exact circumstances of the event. In a statement, the park emphasized that the safety of visitors, staff, and animals is their highest priority.

Background

The Yorkshire Wildlife Park opened in 2009, later adding the 'Land of the Tigers' attraction in 2011. The two-acre reserve is designed for endangered Amur tigers and features a 300-meter raised walkway for visitor viewing.