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.

General Admission: 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.

Behind the Scenes Tours: Must be booked online at least 48 hours in advance.

• 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 $100 per person per pound of food, $150 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).

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.

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.

• 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 $100 per person per pound of food, $150 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).

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.

• 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 $100 per person per pound of food, $150 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).

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.

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.