Lion Habitat Ranch
Lion Habitat Ranch in Henderson
Lion Habitat Ranch is a nonprofit animal sanctuary and educational attraction at 382 Bruner Avenue in Henderson. The outdoor facility provides lifelong care for lions and other animals while giving visitors opportunities to observe animal behavior, learn about daily care and enrichment, and explore wildlife conservation topics.
The ranch is currently home to lions, parrots, ostriches, emus, and tortoises. General admission provides access to the animal-viewing areas, while selected encounters, behind-the-scenes tours, educational programs, and special experiences may use separate reservations, schedules, age requirements, or admission.
Animals and Conservation | Animal Experiences | Education | Hours | Private Events | Parking and Arrival | Accessibility
Lions, Other Animals, and Conservation
Lions are the ranch’s defining animal residents, but visitors can also see parrots, ostriches, emus, and tortoises. Many animals at the nonprofit facility are rescues, former pets, surrendered animals, or animals needing a permanent place to live.
Animal care and conservation education are central to the visitor experience. Keepers use enrichment, daily care routines, and educational conversations to help guests understand individual animals and broader wildlife-conservation issues. Visitors looking for additional experiences around the valley can browse the Vegas4Locals guide to Las Vegas tours and attractions.
Animal Experiences and Behind-the-Scenes Tours
Lion Habitat Ranch offers optional animal experiences in addition to general admission. Depending on availability, these may include keeper-led bird activities, tortoise encounters, lion-feeding experiences conducted through protected barriers, and other educational interactions.
Behind-the-scenes tours provide guided access before regular public admission and focus on the ranch’s animals, history, daily care, feeding, cleaning, enrichment, and conservation work. Advance reservations and participation requirements apply to some experiences, so visitors should check current information before planning around a specific activity.
Wildlife Education and Field Trips
The ranch provides educational programs for schools and other groups, including guided field trips and wildlife presentations led by animal-care staff. Programs focus on animal care, enrichment, responsible stewardship, and ways people can support wildlife conservation.
Program formats and availability vary, so schools and organized groups should use the ranch’s current educational information when planning a visit.
Current Lion Habitat Ranch Hours
Current published general-admission hours vary seasonally. Summer hours are 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Thursday through Tuesday, while winter hours are 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Thursday through Tuesday. The ranch is closed to the general public on Wednesdays.
Lion Habitat Ranch is primarily an outdoor attraction, and weather can affect operations. Visitors should confirm current hours and any weather-related closures before traveling to the ranch.
Private Events and Group Functions
Lion Habitat Ranch can accommodate birthday celebrations, receptions, business gatherings, educational groups, and other private functions in selected areas of the property. Event spaces and arrangements vary depending on the function and current ranch operations.
Parking and Arrival
Lion Habitat Ranch is at 382 Bruner Avenue near Bermuda Road in Henderson. Onsite parking is available for visitors, and the public entrance is reached from the ranch parking area.
Because the attraction is outdoors, visitors should plan for Southern Nevada weather and confirm current directions or temporary access changes before arriving.
Accessibility at Lion Habitat Ranch
Lion Habitat Ranch states that its public walkways can accommodate wheelchairs and mobility scooters. The ranch does not currently rent wheelchairs, scooters, wagons, or strollers, so visitors who need a mobility device should bring their own.
The ranch states that service animals and emotional support animals are not permitted on the property because of safety concerns involving the resident animals. Visitors who need a specific route, mobility accommodation, seating option, or other assistance should contact the ranch before visiting.
