A man has died after being attacked by a tiger inside an enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster, England, according to South Yorkshire Police. The incident occurred on Saturday, October 10, 2026, prompting an emergency response and the temporary closure of the wildlife attraction.
Police said emergency services were called to the park shortly after 1:30 p.m. following reports that a man had entered the tiger enclosure. According to the force, the tiger subsequently attacked him, causing serious injuries.
In a statement, South Yorkshire Police confirmed that emergency services attended the scene. Despite efforts by medical personnel to save the man, he was pronounced dead at the location. Authorities also confirmed that his family had been informed of his death.
Police stated that the tiger was not injured during the incident and remained inside its enclosure. They added that the animal posed no wider risk to the public, while authorities worked to establish the circumstances surrounding the fatal attack.
Yorkshire Wildlife Park activated its emergency response procedures immediately after the incident. The park said it was cooperating closely with the relevant authorities to determine exactly what had happened. It also emphasised that the safety and wellbeing of visitors, staff, and animals remained its highest priority.
A spokesperson for Yorkshire Ambulance Service confirmed that two land ambulances, the Yorkshire Air Ambulance, and a doctor attended the scene. Despite the significant emergency response, the man could not be saved.
Following the incident, Yorkshire Wildlife Park was evacuated and closed for the remainder of the weekend. The attraction, which opened in 2009, is home to several animal species, including lions, giraffes, tigers, leopards, and black rhinos.
The park’s Land of the Tigers section features a raised walkway approximately 300 metres long, allowing visitors to observe the animals within their habitat. Authorities have not publicly identified the deceased man in the information provided, and further details about the circumstances of the incident remain unavailable.
The fatal attack has raised serious concerns about the circumstances that led to the man entering the enclosure. Investigations are expected to establish how the incident occurred and whether any additional action is necessary.
Our condolences go out to the man’s family and loved ones as they mourn this tragic loss.