A man is in serious condition following a tiger attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park. South Yorkshire Police reported that emergency services were summoned to the Doncaster facility at 13:35 BST after receiving reports that an individual had entered the big cat enclosure. Catch up with the latest episode of Look North, listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on Sounds.
Authorities confirmed that the animal attacked the man, resulting in severe injuries. While officers are currently working to notify the victim’s family, they have provided assurance that the tiger remained within its designated area and the incident presents no wider threat to the general public. Police have also requested that members of the public refrain from circulating distressing footage of the encounter. It said, officers were attempting to contact his family.
The Yorkshire Ambulance Service dispatched a substantial medical response to the scene, including an air ambulance, two land ambulances, and a doctor. Management at the attraction confirmed that emergency protocols were immediately activated as the park was evacuated. Officials stated they are working closely with the authorities to ascertain exactly what happened, emphasizing that the safety and wellbeing of their visitors, staff, and animals remain the highest priority.
Yorkshire Wildlife Park will remain closed for the rest of the weekend while police continue their work at the scene. The attraction first opened in 2009, with its tiger exhibit, known as Land of the Tigers, introduced in 2011. The enclosure features woodlands, grasslands, and a waterfall pool designed for the animals.
Beyond its tiger population, the park houses a diverse range of animals, including lions, polar bears, brown bears, cheetahs, leopards, and sea lions. Management has not released further details regarding the incident at this time. External for iPhone and iPad or Google Play, external for Android devices, download app from the App Store.
