Man Dies After Entering Tiger Enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

A man died after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster in northern England, according to South Yorkshire Police. Emergency services responded to the incident on Saturday, October 10, 2026, but medical personnel could not save him, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said the tiger was not injured during the incident. Authorities also confirmed that the man's family had been informed and was receiving support from specialist officers.

In a statement, South Yorkshire Police said officers received the initial report at 1:35 p.m. on Saturday, October 10, after the man entered the enclosure.

"At 1.35pm today (Saturday 10 October) we received reports of a man entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park," South Yorkshire Police said.

Emergency responders attended the scene, but the man died despite efforts to provide medical assistance, according to the police statement.

"Emergency services attended and sadly, despite the best efforts of medical personnel, the man was pronounced dead at the scene," police said.

The force expressed sympathy for the man's relatives and confirmed that specialist officers were supporting them following the fatal incident.

"Our thoughts are with them at this distressing time," South Yorkshire Police said.

Authorities said the wildlife park was evacuated after the incident. The tiger remained inside its enclosure, and officials said there was no wider risk to the public.

Police also urged people not to circulate disturbing footage of the incident that was appearing online. The appeal followed reports of videos showing the man being mauled by the tiger.

Yorkshire Wildlife Park, located near Doncaster, separately confirmed that a serious incident had occurred at one of its tiger enclosures. The park said its emergency response procedures were activated immediately after the incident.

The park announced that it would remain closed for the rest of Saturday and throughout Sunday, October 11, as a result of the incident.