Tiger involved in fatal UK Wildlife Park attack 'safe' and will not be euthanised
A man died after being attacked by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park Resort on Saturday (October 10). (Image: Danny Lawson/PA Wire)
The tiger involved in a fatal attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park is safe and will not be euthanised.
A man died after being attacked by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park Resort on Saturday (October 10).
South Yorkshire Police said he entered the tiger enclosure and was seriously injured before dying at the scene.
A SYP spokesperson said: "At 1.35pm today (Saturday, October 10) we received reports of a man entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.
"The tiger subsequently attacked the man, resulting in serious injury.
"Emergency services attended and sadly, despite the best efforts of medical personnel, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
"The man's family is aware and is being supported by specialist officers.
"Our thoughts are with them at this distressing time."
Tiger involved in Yorkshire Wildlife Park attack will not be euthanised
Yorkshire Wildlife Park issued an update on Sunday (October 11), sending a message to the family of the man involved in the attack, and thanking the public for their concerns.
The statement said: "We would like to thank everyone who has expressed their concern following yesterday's tragic incident.
"Our thoughts and heartfelt sympathies remain with the family and loved ones of the man who sadly lost his life.
"The park will be closed today while the staff team who were deeply affected by events receive specialist support."
— Yorkshire Wildlife Park 🦁 (@YorkshireWP) October 11, 2026
The park also confirmed that Altai, the tiger involved in the fatal attack, is safe and won't be euthanised.
Yorkshire Wildlife Park said: "Many, many people have contacted us about Altai, the tiger.
"We can reassure everyone that he is safe and well and will not be euthanised as a result of this incident."
Yorkshire Wildlife Park remains closed following fatal tiger attack
The park was evacuated following the attacks and remains closed today (Sunday, October 11).
Yorkshire Wildlife Park remains closed following the fatal tiger attack. (Image: Annabel Lee-Ellis/PA Wire)
Yorkshire Wildlife Park opened in 2009, while the 'Land of the Tigers' enclosure was introduced in 2011.
It houses endangered Amur tigers in a purpose-built two-acre reserve.
Only around 500 Amur tigers are estimated to remain in the wild.
Visitors are typically kept at a distance from the animals through a high walkway and fencing.
The park is known for its conservation efforts and educational programmes focused on endangered species.