Man Dies After Jumping into Tiger Enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

A man has died after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster on Saturday 10 October 2026. South Yorkshire Police received reports at around 1:35 pm that a man had gone into the enclosure, where he was attacked by a tiger. Emergency services, including an air ambulance, attended the scene. Despite medical efforts the man was pronounced dead at the park. The tiger was uninjured and remained in its enclosure. The park was evacuated and closed, with no wider risk to the public. Police have urged people not to share distressing videos of the incident circulating online. The man’s family has been informed and is being supported by officers. Investigations into the circumstances continue.

Address
Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Hurst Lane, Auckley, Doncaster, DN9 3QY, United Kingdom

Sources
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c6n9r3n7858zo
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/10/man-suffers-serious-injury-after-jumping-into-zoo-tiger-enclosure
https://www.cnn.com/2026/10/10/uk/serious-incident-tiger-enclosure-uk-park
https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/local-news/police-confirm-man-mauled-tiger-34747013
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/yorkshire-wildlife-park-tiger-enclosure-zoo-closed-latest-updates-b3064608.html
https://www.itv.com/news/2026-10-10/a-man-has-died-after-entering-a-tiger-enclosure-at-yorkshire-wildlife-park
https://www.yorkshirewildlifepark.com/plan-your-visit/before-you-arrive/directions/