A man has died after being attacked by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster, South Yorkshire Police have confirmed.
The incident occurred on Saturday, 10 October 2026, after police received reports that a man had entered the tiger enclosure at the wildlife attraction.
According to the force, officers were alerted at 13:35 BST. The man was attacked by the tiger and died at the scene.
Police Confirm Fatal Incident at Wildlife Attraction
South Yorkshire Police confirmed the death and said the man’s family had been informed.
Officers are supporting the family following the incident, the force added.
Authorities have not provided further details about the circumstances that led to the man entering the enclosure.
Incident Reported Near Doncaster
Yorkshire Wildlife Park is located near Doncaster in South Yorkshire. The incident has prompted a police response, although further information about the circumstances surrounding the attack had not been released in the initial statement.
It remains unclear from the information provided whether the man entered the enclosure deliberately or how he gained access to the area.
Further Details Awaited
The incident remains a developing story, with additional information expected as authorities establish more details about what happened.
South Yorkshire Police have confirmed the fatal attack, but further details about the man’s identity and the events leading up to his death have not yet been made public in the initial report.
