The Lion Habitat

MGM Grand's Lion Habitat was opened in July of 1999

and has proven to be one of Las Vegas' most popular

experiences, drawing more than 12,000 visitors a day.

Admission is free and hours of operation are 11 AM to

11 PM daily.
 

Situated inside the resort's Strip entrance off Las

Vegas Boulevard adjacent to its entertainment dome,

 the Habitat is a 5,000 square foot showcase of lofty

simulated jungle complete with waterfalls, enclosed

in 240 degrees of floor-to-ceiling protective glass that

 enables the public to view a variety of lions at play

and leisure. Handlers utilize only voice and hand signals to direct the lion's

movement. Members of the family of lions appear in sequence for periods of

no more than six hours at a time before returning to their spacious,

permanent homes on an 8 1/2-acre ranch outside of Las Vegas.

You can see the lions literally inches away and can stand beneath or above

them in a see-through passageway that bisects the Habitat. They also are

free to photograph the lions at will.

Plan fun activities ahead by downloading our free eBooks. Print them out

to use as a reference once in Las Vegas!