Lion Habitat Ranch inc

This was such a nice place to visit! The animals were well taken care of and it was clean. We saw lions, a tortoise, and birds. We actually saw a lion Nelson actually play with a cardboard box. Amazing just like our house cats love boxes!! But volunteer Jim was amazing and filled with so much information from the eggs of an emu to ostrich and we were able to touch and feel the difference of textures of the eggs. He also had a bag of tricks we saw and felt a lions whiskers to touching the texture of a lions main. So much more. They have plenty of shade and seating. It's a smaller place, but we would definitely recommend it!

Wow, what a wonderful experience from the moment we walked in! The staff was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. The Lions, Birds, Tortoises were all adorable and interactive. Jim was amazing! He gave us a great laugh and rundown on the different animals and let us feel their hair, the ostrich egg, emu egg and took some great photos of us by the Lion. Children are free with an adult reservation so it was very affordable for us 3. Their gift shop has snacks, little Knick knacks and cute attire. We will definitely be back!

First off, you are greeted by very friendly and knowledgeable staff which makes it very welcoming and inviting. A added bonus is, the month of your birthday you receive free admission. They have a nice gift shop with medium prices, but everything purchased directly helps the ranch with foods and supply for lions.

The location of the ranch was unusual- right in the cusp of an industrial section- and if you aren’t paying attention or following map guidance, you could go right past it. We came on a Thursday in July, so it was hot outside, but not unbearable. The animals all have their own houses equipped with a/c in summer and a heating pad for winter. There is shade available to them and guests. The staff are very friendly, approachable, and hospitable. They offered enrichment experiences at every enclosure about every 15 mins, keeping you engaged and moving around the whole ranch. It was impressive how many lions they have there, who look healthy and well taken care of. We arrived around noon and stayed until close 2:00p. It was easy to spend 2 hrs there, and I personally could have been there longer due to my love of lions 🥰. I would encourage any visitor to allow at least 2 hrs to get the most out of the ranch and what they have to offer. Enrichments we got to see were feeding snacks to each of the lions that were there, including getting a photo in front of one of them, toys for the emus and tortoise with food attached to it, and just general Q & A from the staff and volunteers in each area. This a non-profit ranch which relies on donations and tourism to generate its funding. The animals appear to be well loved and taken care of, giving them a safe place to live out their lives and educate the public on animal conservation. They housed the original MGM lions when they were removed from the hotel.

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I bought tickets, but I was so glad I did. I went on a Tuesday and it wasn’t busy at all. The workers were all super nice and answered any questions you have. Being right up close to the lions was such a cool experience, especially when they would feed them. The place was super clean as well and the lions even have their own little houses with heating pads and A/C.

Love this place! Was so cool seeing the lions up close. They seem to be living their best retirement life there. They have clean enclosures, and get yummy food. They have spa days, which I wish I could participate in! It'd be so cool! Keep up the great work and kudos to Jim!!! Well done!!!

My boyfriend took me as a surprise. When we arrived I won't deny the squeal of excitement that escaped me followed by the immediate thought of unease upon entry but I was quick to judge and I felt guilty for it. I felt the lions should have had more room than they do but I quickly learned that these volunteers and workers are giving these lions an amazing life full of enrichment, companionship, a healthy maintained diet, and a clean bill of health (as well as up-kept enclosures). Almost all of the animals are seniors, especially the lions, and yet their weight is superb; in fact, their weight is so good they're heavier than most lions half their age and most of their lions are between 10 - 20 years of age. Whether it's a lion, tortoise, or bird, every animal is well-loved by staff and it's immediately evident. We did the personal tour rather than general admission which I highly recommend; you get so much information on each character as well as getting as up close and personal as safely possible. When the 2-hour tour is done, you have unlimited access to the park until closing, can join another tour if desired, and get to check out the shows and shop. I 100% recommend doing this!!! I will be going back soon! And don't forget to purchase a one-of-a-kind painting by a resident lion who has been painting with his handler since he was a cub!

This place was a highlight to my Vegas trip. I was trying to find a zoo like place to take my grandchild and this habitat was the best found place. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with greatness. Our favorite person was Jim. He was so knowledgeable, gave us lots of great information on the habitat, on the animals and he had great information on the lions that we did not know. Jim even took great photos for us to have memories with our grandchild. I would hands down, go here again. Worth the trip!