1 / 2Lion Habitat Ranch inc
📍 Henderson, NV
Lion Habitat Ranch is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit near the Las Vegas Strip housing rescued lions, ostriches, parrots, and tortoises. Guided tours run Thursday–Tuesday with last admittance at .
This was a great place to bring our whole family! The staff was knowledgeable, patient, and very friendly! The close encounters with the animals was awesome and it is clear that they are well cared for!! We would definitely go again!!
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Excellent for school-age children and families who want a hands-on wildlife education experience beyond a standard zoo. Close animal encounters with lions are the headline draw. Volunteers are knowledgeable and patient with children's questions. Behind-the-scenes tours require 48-hour advance booking — plan ahead.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Savanah Egbert
“This was a great place to bring our whole family! The staff was knowledgeable, patient, and very friendly! The close encounters with the animals was awesome and it is clear that they are well cared for!! We would definitely go again!!”
Terren Gibson
“Such a wonderful sanctuary. I love that they respect the animals and give them huge enclosures. The volunteers are absolutely awesome. Definitely a place that deserves every donation they can get.”
Tammy G
“Very fun day with family”
Elizabeth Smith
“We had an amazing time! Jim gave us a great tour and made our whole experience! He even showed us the difference between ostrich feathers and eggs vs. emu feathers and eggs. He was so knowledgeable and took pics of us with the lions! Thank you for all you do Jim!”
Reviews from Google
Overview
A federally recognized nonprofit wildlife sanctuary in Henderson housing rescued lions alongside ostriches, parrots, and tortoises in large, well-maintained enclosures. Knowledgeable volunteer guides lead all visits — one named Jim was called out by reviewers for photographing guests with lions and demonstrating detailed species comparisons (ostrich vs. emu eggs and feathers). General admission runs Thursday–Tuesday with last entry at .
