Brief

Man dies after entering tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

South Yorkshire Police said the victim died at the scene and the park was evacuated following the attack.

By Felo News Desk · Published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:30:23 GMT

A man died after entering an Amur tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster on Saturday, police said.

What happened

South Yorkshire Police received reports at about 1:35 pm (12:35 GMT) that a man had entered the tiger enclosure. Emergency services attended the scene and pronounced the man dead at the enclosure. The tiger was not injured and remained inside the enclosure after the incident. The park was evacuated and officers stayed on site through Saturday night while investigations continued.

What the reports add

Standard.co.uk reported that the police spokesperson confirmed the incident occurred at 1:35 pm and that the victim’s family is being supported by specialist officers. Al Jazeera added that it was not immediately clear how the man gained access to the enclosure. News18 noted that the wildlife park issued a statement saying it is working with authorities to determine exactly what happened.

What was said

South Yorkshire Police said, “The tiger subsequently attacked the man, resulting in serious injury… The man was pronounced dead at the scene.” The force also said, “The tiger was uninjured and remained in the enclosure… there is no wider risk to the public.” The park’s statement, quoted by News18, said, “We are working closely with the authorities to ascertain exactly what happened.”

How it came about

Yorkshire Wildlife Park opened its “Land of the Tigers” attraction in 2011 as a two‑acre reserve for endangered Amur tigers. The park’s recent coverage in Felo News includes a feature on Sharjah Safari’s reopening, highlighting the public’s interest in wildlife attractions. This incident follows heightened safety scrutiny at animal parks, though no prior Felo articles directly addressed the Yorkshire site.

Key facts

The man entered the tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster at about 1:35 pm on 10 Oct 2026. (standard.co.uk)
He was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency medical personnel. (aljazeera.com)
The tiger was uninjured and remained in the enclosure; police said there was no wider risk to the public. (standard.co.uk)
The park was evacuated and remained closed on the following day. (standard.co.uk)