Man Dies in Tiger Attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park
A man died in a tiger attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park. The attack happened in England on 10 October 2026.
It happened at about 1:35 in the afternoon. The man entered an enclosure.
He came face to face with an Amur tiger inside its home. The park was evacuated and closed to the public.
It stayed closed for the weekend. The tigers stayed inside the enclosure.
There was no danger to the public. Police said the tiger involved was not hurt.
It posed no wider risk. The park opened in 2009.
The park's Land of the Tigers area opened in 2011. It is a two-acre reserve with a raised walkway for visitors.
Klear Note — Amur tiger means A large tiger species from far eastern Russia and northern China.
Key Terms 2
- Amur tiger A large tiger species from far eastern Russia and northern China.
- evacuated Moved out of a place for safety.