About
Lion Habitat Ranch is an exotic animal sanctuary in Henderson, Nevada. While recognized by the Zoological Association of America (ZAA), it isn’t a zoo but a big cat sanctuary in Las Vegas. It is non-profit, and all ticket sales go toward animal conservation.
Established in 1989, Lion Habitat Ranch provides loving homes for lions that once worked on The Strip. Aside from being a wildlife sanctuary in Nevada, Lion Habitat Ranch strives to educate visitors on lion conservation.
Along with lions, guests will see Ozzie the giraffe (quite the artist!), various parrots, and some ostriches. Lion Habitat Ranch is ideal for school trips and even offers a virtual tour.
You have several ticket options when you visit the lion sanctuary in Henderson.
- General Admission
- Animal Experiences
- Feast with the Beasts
- Behind the Scenes
General admission lets you get up and close to lions behind glass. Animal Experiences include feeding a lion or Ozzie. If you’d like Ozzie to paint you a picture, that’s available, too!
Behind the Scenes gives you a guided VIP tour before Lion Habitat Ranch opens. For a thrilling dining experience, book the Feast with the Beasts, where lions watch your every move while you eat.
With top-rated online reviews and various experiences at this big cat sanctuary in Nevada, Lion Habitat Ranch is the perfect family-friendly trip that will have you roaring for more!
Fun Facts & Cool Features
When one pictures the lion sanctuaries, images of cheesy, rundown facilities and underfed big cats in dirty, small cages come to mind. You will not find this at Lion Habitat Ranch!
The facility is clean and safe, and the animals are well-maintained and have ample room to roam. A fun fact is that the Lion Habitat Ranch is a non-profit whose mission is lion conservation in Las Vegas. Ticket sales go toward protecting the King of the Jungle and raising animal conservancy with every guest.
Seeing the lions up close and safely behind the glass is terrific for general admission guests. But for a heart-pounding experience, sign up for one of their up-close adventures.
The Animal Experience is a top choice with visitors and lets you feed a lion. While the price is hefty, this adventure is a guaranteed win and the thrill of a lifetime.
If you expect to be alone in a pen holding a hunk of meat before a famished lion, think again. Guests feed the lion through a fence by sliding meat through a plastic tube that the lion eats from. But even with such safety precautions, it will be an unnerving yet exhilarating moment!
A cool feature popular with all ages is feeding Ozzie the giraffe. Imagine Ozzie bending his long neck down to feast on the leafy veggies in your hand. This is a safe and thrilling moment and photo-perfect for families and friends.
Lion Habitat Ranch in Nevada should be on your list of things to do in Henderson or Las Vegas.
You will have a memorable experience, and your money goes to preserving these fantastic mammals.
Getting There
Here are driving directions from Henderson to the Lion Habitat Ranch:
- Take Exit 6 for NV-146 W and turn left onto St Rose Parkway.
- Follow and turn onto Bermuda Road.
- Turn right onto Bruner Avenue
- Address: 382 Bruner Ave Henderson, NV
Local Tips
- Sponsor a lion and help with the $10,000 a year cost to feed one male lion.
- Lion Habitat Ranch closes at 2 PM.
- The ranch is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
- Free admission during your birthday month.
- Visit early in the day when lions are more active and temperatures cooler.
