Lion

Panthera leo

Size

Up to 190 kg
Distribution

Sub-Saharan Africa
Diet

Carnivore

Lion Country is home to the Pride of Yorkshire: three specially-designed African Lion reserves spanning the large seven-acre habitat.

Take a stroll around Lion Country for unrivalled views of the home of our rescued African Lions. Enjoy 360 degree views in all directions from the spectacular waterfall bridge!

Where in the park?

Lion Country is home to the Pride of Yorkshire: three specially-designed African Lion reserves spanning the large seven-acre habitat.

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Species

African Lions are the second largest big cat after the Tiger and typically live in groups of 10 - 15 called prides. In the 1940s, there was an estimated wild population of 450,000 African lions, estimates are now closer to 20,000. Lions are currently listed as “vulnerable” on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species.

Did you know?

Wild African Lion numbers have reduced from hundreds of thousands to tens of thousands in the last few decades. Once found throughout the vast African continent, they are now in just a handful of protected ranges remaining in Southern and Eastern Africa. Their main threats are disease spread by domestic animals like dogs, poaching and human-wildlife conflict.

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Carnivore Experience

Have you ever wanted to go behind the scenes at YWP, learn more about the animals, and get up close and personal with some of the most powerful and fascinating animals on the planet? The Carnivore Experience is just for you!

Carnivore Experience

Lion Experience

The Lion experience is a fantastic opportunity to get up close and meet these iconic African giants. If you love big cats, this is an experience not to be missed!

Lion Experience