Police said emergency services were alerted at approximately 1:35 p.m. local time on Saturday, October 10, after reports that the man had entered the enclosure at the wildlife park near Doncaster.


Despite the efforts of emergency responders and medical personnel, the man was pronounced dead at the scene. His family has been informed and is receiving support from specialist officers, according to police.

Wildlife park evacuated

Following the incident, Yorkshire Wildlife Park was evacuated as police launched investigations into the circumstances surrounding the fatal attack.

Authorities confirmed that the tiger remained inside the enclosure and was not injured. Police also said there was no wider risk to the public.

Yorkshire Wildlife Park said its emergency response procedures were immediately activated and that it was cooperating with authorities to establish exactly what happened.

The park announced a temporary closure following the incident.

Police urge public not to share footage

Police acknowledged that videos of the incident were circulating on social media and urged members of the public not to share the distressing footage, in consideration of the deceased man's family.

Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident are continuing. Authorities have not publicly identified the man.

The incident has drawn attention to visitor safety at wildlife attractions and the importance of maintaining barriers between people and dangerous animals.