FAQ

Employee discounts offered to casino or hotel employees apply only to the individual employee and cannot be extended to others in their group. The Lion Habitat Ranch is not responsible for any incorrect or misleading information provided by a casino or hotel. If you encounter inaccurate advertising regarding employee discounts, please contact your casino or hotel’s administrative staff directly. These discounts can only be used for general admission.

General Admission (Thursday-Tuesday): You can purchase tickets in advance online or at our ticket booth on the day of your visit. Walk-ins are always welcome during general admission. Birthday admission and casino worker discounts can only be redeemed at our ticket booth on the day of your visit and cannot be purchased online in advance. Birthday admission not redeemable once admission is purchased online.

Hump Day Habitat Tours (Wednesdays Only): Each tour is limited to just 20 adults, making every experience personal and immersive. Walk‑ins are welcome, but online booking is strongly encouraged to secure your preferred time before it fills up.

Behind the Scenes Tours (Thursday-Tuesday): Must be booked online at least 48 hours in advance.

Yes, we offer a 20% discount for active AAA members during our general admission hours. Digital or physical AAA cards must be presented on the day of your visit to redeem the discount. Memberships must be active and not expired. AAA discount tickets can only be purchased in person at our ticket booth on the day of your visit, as they are not available for online purchase.

• Get to know our gregarious parrots during one of our keeper led bird chats!
• Join our Tortoise Encounter for an unforgettable interactive learning experience, feeding session, and photo opportunity with these gentle reptiles—perfect for ages 8 and up! This experience can only be booked in our gift shop on the day of your visit.
• Get up close with a king or queen of the savannah during a lion feeding at a cost of $150 per person per pound of food, $200 for 2 persons splitting the food supply. (Please be advised that due to federal laws and regulations, that there is no direct contact with the lion).
• Experience an unforgettable Emu Encounter! Spend quality time with our friendly and social emus, feed them three pieces of lettuce, and learn fascinating facts about these amazing creatures. It’s a perfect opportunity to get up close and personal with our gregarious emus and discover more about their unique behaviors and natural history. This experience is $30 per person can only be booked in our gift shop on the day of your visit.

We offer various general admission discounts for locals, seniors, military, fire, police, casino workers (MGM properties, Wynn, M Resort), and college students. Tickets are normally $25 for an adult, and each adult admission includes one child 14 or under for free in addition to all children under the age of 4 with the purchase of adult admission. Additionally, enjoy one free birthday admission during the month of your birthday with a valid ID. Birthday admission and casino worker discounts can only be redeemed at our ticket booth on the day of your visit and cannot be purchased online in advance. Birthday admission not redeemable once admission is purchased online.

Please be advised that general admission discounts cannot be combined with other our other ticketing options.

Book Your Tickets Now!

We accept cash, card (must have a chip or tap), and contactless payment. For credit card purchases over $50, ID verification is required.

Lion Habitat Ranch is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. This means we rely entirely on the support of our community, supporters, and visitors to care for our animals and maintain our facility.

Do you receive any state or federal funding?
No. We do not receive any state or federal funding of any kind. All of our operating costs—including food, specialized diets, veterinary care, habitat maintenance, utilities, and enrichment—are covered through the support we generate ourselves.

Where does your funding come from?
Our funding comes from four main sources:

1. Admissions
   Every ticket purchased directly supports daily animal care, habitat upkeep, and educational programming.
2. Donations
   We rely heavily on donations from visitors, supporters, and community partners. These contributions help us provide high‑quality care and continue our conservation‑focused mission.
3. Grants
   We apply for competitive grants to help fund specific programs. Such as covering field trip admission for Title I schools or improving animal habitats. Since many nonprofits compete for the same grants, these funds are limited and never guaranteed.
4. Gift Shop & Product Sales
   Purchases made in our gift shop or through special events help support our animals and operations.

Why don’t you offer free admission like some other facilities?
Some larger zoos and facilities receive government funding, major endowments, or municipal support, which allows them to offer free or reduced admission. As a privately funded nonprofit, we must rely on the revenue we generate to provide the high standard of care our animals deserve.

How can I support Lion Habitat Ranch?
There are many ways to help:

• Visit the Ranch
• Make a donation
• Sponsor an animal
• Shop in our gift shop
• Share our mission with others
• Like, comment on, and share our social media posts
  Every contribution, big or small, helps us continue caring for our animal family and educating the community about wildlife conservation.

Each adult general admission includes one child 14 or under for free in addition to all children under the age of 4 being free with the purchase of adult admission. Additional children are $8 for locals and $10 for nonlocals.

General admission pricing cannot be combined with our field trip pricing or tour pricing.

What are your general admission hours?

Our general admission hours vary by season:

• Summer Hours: Thursday–Tuesday, 10am–2pm Last admission: 1pm
• Winter Hours: Thursday–Tuesday, 11am–3pm Last admission: 2pm

Book your tickets online now!

We are closed for general admission every Wednesday.

Are you open on Wednesdays?

No. We are closed on Wednesdays to the general public. We are starting a new offering for Wednesdays starting October 28, 2026 for Habitat Hump Day Tours!

Why do other websites show different hours?

Some third‑party websites list outdated or incorrect information. We only control the hours posted on:

• Our official website
• Our Google business listing

If you notice incorrect hours on another site, we recommend submitting a correction directly through that platform so they can update their listing.

Where can I confirm the most accurate hours?

The most accurate and up‑to‑date information will always be found on:

• Our official website
• Our Google listing

We encourage guests to check one of these sources before visiting.

• Get to know our gregarious parrots during one of our keeper led bird chats!
• Join our Tortoise Encounter for an unforgettable interactive learning experience, feeding session, and photo opportunity with these gentle reptiles—perfect for ages 8 and up! This experience can only be booked in our gift shop on the day of your visit.
• Get up close with a king or queen of the savannah during a lion feeding at a cost of $150 per person per pound of food, $200 for 2 persons splitting the food supply. (Please be advised that due to federal laws and regulations, that there is no direct contact with the lion).
• Experience an unforgettable Emu Encounter! Spend quality time with our friendly and social emus, feed them three pieces of lettuce, and learn fascinating facts about these amazing creatures. It’s a perfect opportunity to get up close and personal with our gregarious emus and discover more about their unique behaviors and natural history. This experience is $30 per person can only be booked in our gift shop on the day of your visit.

Employee discounts offered to casino or hotel employees apply only to the individual employee and cannot be extended to others in their group. The Lion Habitat Ranch is not responsible for any incorrect or misleading information provided by a casino or hotel. If you encounter inaccurate advertising regarding employee discounts, please contact your casino or hotel’s administrative staff directly. These discounts can only be used for general admission.

• Get to know our gregarious parrots during one of our keeper led bird chats!
• Join our Tortoise Encounter for an unforgettable interactive learning experience, feeding session, and photo opportunity with these gentle reptiles—perfect for ages 8 and up! This experience can only be booked in our gift shop on the day of your visit.
• Get up close with a king or queen of the savannah during a lion feeding at a cost of $150 per person per pound of food, $200 for 2 persons splitting the food supply. (Please be advised that due to federal laws and regulations, that there is no direct contact with the lion).
• Experience an unforgettable Emu Encounter! Spend quality time with our friendly and social emus, feed them three pieces of lettuce, and learn fascinating facts about these amazing creatures. It’s a perfect opportunity to get up close and personal with our gregarious emus and discover more about their unique behaviors and natural history. This experience is $30 per person can only be booked in our gift shop on the day of your visit.

We accept cash, card (must have a chip or tap), and contactless payment. For credit card purchases over $50, ID verification is required.

Lion Habitat Ranch is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. This means we rely entirely on the support of our community, supporters, and visitors to care for our animals and maintain our facility.

Do you receive any state or federal funding?
No. We do not receive any state or federal funding of any kind. All of our operating costs—including food, specialized diets, veterinary care, habitat maintenance, utilities, and enrichment—are covered through the support we generate ourselves.

Where does your funding come from?
Our funding comes from four main sources:

1. Admissions
   Every ticket purchased directly supports daily animal care, habitat upkeep, and educational programming.
2. Donations
   We rely heavily on donations from visitors, supporters, and community partners. These contributions help us provide high‑quality care and continue our conservation‑focused mission.
3. Grants
   We apply for competitive grants to help fund specific programs. Such as covering field trip admission for Title I schools or improving animal habitats. Since many nonprofits compete for the same grants, these funds are limited and never guaranteed.
4. Gift Shop & Product Sales
   Purchases made in our gift shop or through special events help support our animals and operations.

Why don’t you offer free admission like some other facilities?
Some larger zoos and facilities receive government funding, major endowments, or municipal support, which allows them to offer free or reduced admission. As a privately funded nonprofit, we must rely on the revenue we generate to provide the high standard of care our animals deserve.

How can I support Lion Habitat Ranch?
There are many ways to help:

• Visit the Ranch
• Make a donation
• Sponsor an animal
• Shop in our gift shop
• Share our mission with others
• Like, comment on, and share our social media posts
  Every contribution, big or small, helps us continue caring for our animal family and educating the community about wildlife conservation.

What are your general admission hours?

Our general admission hours vary by season:

• Summer Hours: Thursday–Tuesday, 10am–2pm Last admission: 1pm
• Winter Hours: Thursday–Tuesday, 11am–3pm Last admission: 2pm

Book your tickets online now!

We are closed for general admission every Wednesday.

Are you open on Wednesdays?

No. We are closed on Wednesdays to the general public. We are starting a new offering for Wednesdays starting October 28, 2026 for Habitat Hump Day Tours!

Why do other websites show different hours?

Some third‑party websites list outdated or incorrect information. We only control the hours posted on:

• Our official website
• Our Google business listing

If you notice incorrect hours on another site, we recommend submitting a correction directly through that platform so they can update their listing.

Where can I confirm the most accurate hours?

The most accurate and up‑to‑date information will always be found on:

• Our official website
• Our Google listing

We encourage guests to check one of these sources before visiting.

Lion Habitat Ranch is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. This means we rely entirely on the support of our community, supporters, and visitors to care for our animals and maintain our facility.

Do you receive any state or federal funding?
No. We do not receive any state or federal funding of any kind. All of our operating costs—including food, specialized diets, veterinary care, habitat maintenance, utilities, and enrichment—are covered through the support we generate ourselves.

Where does your funding come from?
Our funding comes from four main sources:

1. Admissions
   Every ticket purchased directly supports daily animal care, habitat upkeep, and educational programming.
2. Donations
   We rely heavily on donations from visitors, supporters, and community partners. These contributions help us provide high‑quality care and continue our conservation‑focused mission.
3. Grants
   We apply for competitive grants to help fund specific programs. Such as covering field trip admission for Title I schools or improving animal habitats. Since many nonprofits compete for the same grants, these funds are limited and never guaranteed.
4. Gift Shop & Product Sales
   Purchases made in our gift shop or through special events help support our animals and operations.

Why don’t you offer free admission like some other facilities?
Some larger zoos and facilities receive government funding, major endowments, or municipal support, which allows them to offer free or reduced admission. As a privately funded nonprofit, we must rely on the revenue we generate to provide the high standard of care our animals deserve.

How can I support Lion Habitat Ranch?
There are many ways to help:

• Visit the Ranch
• Make a donation
• Sponsor an animal
• Shop in our gift shop
• Share our mission with others
• Like, comment on, and share our social media posts
  Every contribution, big or small, helps us continue caring for our animal family and educating the community about wildlife conservation.