Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Yorkshire Wildlife Park is facing a race against time to save four lions who have been traumatised by the war in Ukraine.

YWP in race against time to save four lions traumatised by war in Ukraine

Simba the lion at the park. (Pic credit: Yorkshire Wildlife Park)

Yorkshire Wildlife Park Simba death: Tributes flood in from Yorkshire locals

Faecal samples from species such as Guinea baboons, lemurs and Visayan pigs, at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park are being analysed by Prof Graham Stafford and molecular biology researchers at the University of Sheffield to help develop medical treatments to kill infectious bacteria.

How Yorkshire Wildlife Park's animals could save the NHS millions every a year

The only surviving critically endangered Amur Leopard cub born in Europe this year takes its first steps into its reserve at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster. Danny Lawson/PA Wire

Critically endangered leopard cub takes first steps at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Sea lion pup with its mum. (Pic credit: Yorkshire Wildlife Park)

Yorkshire Wildlife Park: Sea lion pups born at Yorkshire park

Gulliver's Valley. (Pic credit: Chris Etchells)

Yorkshire attractions where dads can enter for free for Father’s Day 2023

A golden lion tamarin monkey at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

New reserve at Yorkshire Wildlife Park creates glimpse of South America

Ares the African lion.
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Lion rescued from Romania and brought to Yorkshire Wildlife Park dies aged 15

Rare Giant Otter triplets. (Pic credit: Yorkshire Wildlife Park)

Yorkshire Wildlife Park celebrates surprise birth of rare Giant Otter triplets

Judge Holly Victoria

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Talent prizes include chance to support Olly Murs at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Ad Feature Yorkshire’s Greatest Talent prize chance to share bill with Olly Murs

Yorkshire’s Greatest Talent will showcase the region’s emerging singing stars at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Ad Feature Yorkshire’s Greatest Talent prize to share bill with big names

A ferris wheel at the wildlife park in 2019

Sightseeing big wheel at Yorkshire Wildlife Park to become permanent attraction

As another momentous year at Yorkshire Wildlife Park draws to an end, the award-winning park reflects on its successes in animal conservation and its progress as a visitor attraction.

Yorkshire Wildlife Park Year Review: 12 of the best pictures

Gelada Monkey Feven and her new baby pictured at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.

First Gelada Monkey baby born at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Olly Murs. (Pic credit: Yorkshire Wildlife Park)

Olly Murs at Yorkshire Wildlife Park: Olly Murs to perform in Yorkshire in 2023

Yorkshire Wildlife Park is in talks with staff over redundancies.

Yorkshire Wildlife Park staff face redundancy

Jobs are at risk at Doncaster's Yorkshire Wildlife Park.

Yorkshire Wildlife Park: Jobs at risk as visitor attraction plans redundancies

Steps have apologised following the 'disastrous' concert at Yorkshire Wildlife Park. (Photo: Steps).

Steps hit back at Yorkshire Wildlife Park over 'disastrous' concert

A still from the video of crowds chanting for the volume to be turned up

Steps at Yorkshire Wildlife Park: Audience complaints over volume at concert

The Mighty Zulu Nation – dressed in traditional Zulu costumes in a tribute to the film The Lion King at the York Maze. (Pic credit: Tony Johnson)

August bank holiday 2022: Best days out in Yorkshire to spend with the family
From observing rare wildlife at Yorkshire Wildlife Park to riding the wildest rollercoasters in Flamingo Land there are plenty of places to spend the day in Yorkshire.

Leeds Discovery Centre. (Pic credit: Tony Johnson)

Best Yorkshire family attractions to visit for a day out according to visitors

Polar bear brothers Yuma and Indie have moved from their family group and are exploring their new home at Yorkshire Wildlife Park's Polar Project

Watch: Polar Bear brothers move to new 'bachelor pad' at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Nobby the polar bear cools down as he plays in a lake at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster.

Yorkshire Wildlife Park inhabitants enjoy mud baths and ice pops

Nova Yates was just two years old in July 2020 when he started to lose his balance and the left side of his face started to droop, his mum Heather, 26, told the YEP.

Terminal four-year-old Leeds boy has "amazing" day at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Julie is one of the six lions who live at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Yorkshire Wildlife Park lioness knocked out for health check

Yorkshire Wildlife Park has announced the death of Vladimir, an Amur Tiger. Photo: Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Yorkshire Wildlife Park announces death of Vladimir the Amur Tiger

Lemurs keep cool with ice lollies at Yorkshire Wildlife Park. (Pic credit: Scott Merrylees)

Peter Pan characters will be performing at Yorkshire Wildlife Park this Easter

Hex Hotel at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

New hotel opens as part of £50m investment into Yorkshire Wildlife Park

The area highlighted is where the 182 homes would be built between Doncaster Road, Warning Tongue Lane and the M18.

Plans submitted for 182 homes close to Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Yorkshire Wildlife Park is experiencing a camel baby boom

Camel baby boom: Two sweet Bactrian camel calves born at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

It’s not too cold for this Tiger! The Amur Tiger, also known as the Siberian Tiger is the largest big cat in the world! Amur Tiger numbers have dropped to as low as 20-30 individuals, however international awareness and conservation programs helped to push their numbers back to over 500 in the wild.

The year at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in 12 pictures - from meerkats to monkeys
It's been a busy year for the team at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.

The okapi, often known as the forest giraffe, is under severe threat from poachers, logging, illegal mining and unrest in their native areas of the north eastern rainforests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

'Incredibly rare' okapi calf born in Yorkshire in major conservation landmark

Helen Slade launched her business Peppers of Yorkshire earlier this year.

Woman launches Yorkshire-themed shop at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Yorkshire Wildlife Park is participating in and sponsoring the International Think Tank on Polar Bear Welfare

Yorkshire Wildlife Park joins 'ground breaking' polar bear research

Visitors to Yorkshire Wildlife Park have written in praise of the attraction's conservation work.

How Yorkshire Wildlife Park appeals to all ages – Yorkshire Post Letters

Sisu undergoing the dental surgery

600kg polar bear undergoes vital dental surgery at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Mum Tila with new arrival Pablo

Rare red howler monkey born at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in UK first

Hamish the polar bear at Yorkshire Wildlife Park. (Pic credit: Danny Lawson / PA)

Seven animal attractions in Yorkshire for children who love wildlife

A specialist checks for signs of consciousness as Vladimir, an Amur tiger, lies sedated during a procedure

Yorkshire Wildlife Park staff relieved as tiger Vlad survives risky anaesthetic

Consuela gave birth to twins on August 29

Endangered cotton-top tamarin gives birth to twins at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Katherine Jenkins performs during the "A Starry Night In The Nilgiri Hills" event hosted by the Elephant Family in partnership with the British Asian Trust at Lancaster House on July 14, 2021 in London, England.(Photo by Jonathan Brady - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Why opera star Katherine Jenkins is looking forward to singing in a Yorkshire wi...

Bonita, the baby giant otter, was born on Boxing Day last year

First endangered otter born at Yorkshire Wildlife Park makes public debut

Behansin deciding to tuck in at the annual animal audit at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in 2015

Yorkshire Wildlife Park announces giraffe Behansin has died aged 16

Lightwater Valley, near Ripon, is readying for its first day of pleasure-seekers on April 17 but those seeking a thrill may be disappointed as its signature attraction rollercoaster, the Ultimate, is not among those reopening immediately.

Lightwater Valley primes for its first pleasure-seekers in months

A rare, albino lockdown baby wallaby peers out of its mother's pouch at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Rare albino walla-baby among new attractions at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Yorkshire Wildlife Park is set to reopen as tickets go on sale for Summer

Yorkshire Wildlife Park is set to reopen as tickets go on sale for Summer

These pictures show the animals at Yorkshire Wildlife Park enjoying the snow
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These pictures show the animals at Yorkshire Wildlife Park enjoying the snow

Fish and meat treats were also handed out to the Amur Tigers, Leopards and Lions, in tinsel-covered buckets as Xmas joy was spread around the 150-acre park.

Best pictures as Christmas comes early for Yorkshire Wildlife Park animals

The rangers at the park, who work every day over the Xmas period including Christmas Day, were spotted giving out delicious treats and toys for the animals earlier this week.

Christmas comes early for Yorkshire Wildlife Park animals as presents handed out

Hamish has been discovering his new home at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Hamish the polar bear is enjoying his new home at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Hamish has moved to Yorkshire Wildlife Park, in Doncaster

New polar bear - called Hamish - arrives at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

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'We need a National Renewal Fund to help companies fulfil their potential'

Stephen Welton is executive chairman of BGF

Why we need a National Renewal Fund to kickstart an investment-led recovery

Maui the seal. Picture: Alex Pinnell.

Sea lions bound for Yorkshire Wildlife Park to star in two-part ITV documentary

The TV presenter Helen Skelton recently visited the park.

Yorkshire Wildlife Park aims to attract 1.5m visitors a year

Victor died at the age of 22.

Country's oldest polar bear, Victor, dies at Yorkshire Wildlife Park aged 22

Hamish, the first polar bear cub born in the UK for 25 years

First polar bear cub to be born in UK for 25 years being moved to Yorkshire

Countryfile presenter Helen Skelton feeds a red panda during a visit to the Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster to open two new expanded animal reserves:

Presenter Helen Skelton on why she loves Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Animal Ranger Adam Spencer feeds Crystal the Lion at the park

Yorkshire Wildlife Park 'shocked and confused' not to be included in government’...