There’s a cathouse in Nevada, but this one is not what you think. This cathouse is an accredited animal sanctuary where you can see lions, a giraffe and some other animals. Even after 26 years, the hidden destination remains a little-known secret among tourists and locals alike.

Lion Habitat Ranch sits on eight acres in Henderson, about 12 miles from the Las Vegas Strip. Accredited by the Zoological Association of America, the sanctuary is home to more than 40 African lions, some of which are MGM royalty.

Facebook / Lion Habitat Ranch, Inc. Descendants of the iconic, roaring MGM lion, the majestic creatures retired to Lion Habitat Ranch permanently after the MGM Grand Hotel Casino closed its lion habitat in 2012. Others were rescued from local and national zoos.

Facebook / Lion Habitat Ranch, Inc. Lion Habitat Ranch not only protects these beautiful animals but also provides visitors with the rare opportunity to see a threatened species up close and personal.

Facebook / Lion Habitat Ranch, Inc. Visitors view the lions from behind secure glass and safety barriers. If you want to get even closer, you can help hand-feed a lion or be a trainer-for-a-day, (both at a cost above the price of general admission).

Facebook / Lion Habitat Ranch, Inc. Lion Habitat Ranch is also home to the only giraffe in Nevada, Ozzie. This playful and totally adorable fellow turned three in March.

Facebook / Lion Habitat Ranch, Inc. Like most giraffes, Ozzie loves to eat! For an additional price, guests can help feed this growing guy.

TripAdvisor / tnlag Ozzie is also a talented artist, and guests can pay to create a unique piece of Ozzie art. Money made from the feeding, trainer-for-a-day and painting programs, as well as admission cost, goes toward running the ranch and providing the animals with the best possible environment to live a happy and healthy life. All the animals have tons of space and the staff is constantly finding ways to improve their habitats.There are also some other rescued animals at the ranch including parrots, emus and ostriches.

Facebook / Lion Habitat Ranch, Inc. Lion Habitat Ranch owner, Keith Evans, has worked in close contact with all big cats since 1970.

Facebook / Lion Habitat Ranch, Inc. Today he and his wife, Beverly, continue to enjoy the social nature of lions at Lion Habitat Ranch. He his goal is to make people fall in love with the lions so they too will strive to protect this threatened species.

TripAdvisor / Pandamonium1362 Are you in love yet?

TripAdvisor / DexCA How about now?

In addition to the programs mentioned above, Lion Habitat Ranch provides full tours and is available for events and birthday parties. What an amazing way to celebrate a special occasion!

Facebook / Lion Habitat Ranch, Inc.

Descendants of the iconic, roaring MGM lion, the majestic creatures retired to Lion Habitat Ranch permanently after the MGM Grand Hotel Casino closed its lion habitat in 2012. Others were rescued from local and national zoos.

Lion Habitat Ranch not only protects these beautiful animals but also provides visitors with the rare opportunity to see a threatened species up close and personal.

Visitors view the lions from behind secure glass and safety barriers. If you want to get even closer, you can help hand-feed a lion or be a trainer-for-a-day, (both at a cost above the price of general admission).

Facebook / Lion Habitat Ranch, Inc.

Lion Habitat Ranch is also home to the only giraffe in Nevada, Ozzie. This playful and totally adorable fellow turned three in March.

Like most giraffes, Ozzie loves to eat! For an additional price, guests can help feed this growing guy.

TripAdvisor / tnlag

Ozzie is also a talented artist, and guests can pay to create a unique piece of Ozzie art. Money made from the feeding, trainer-for-a-day and painting programs, as well as admission cost, goes toward running the ranch and providing the animals with the best possible environment to live a happy and healthy life. All the animals have tons of space and the staff is constantly finding ways to improve their habitats.There are also some other rescued animals at the ranch including parrots, emus and ostriches.

Lion Habitat Ranch owner, Keith Evans, has worked in close contact with all big cats since 1970.

Today he and his wife, Beverly, continue to enjoy the social nature of lions at Lion Habitat Ranch. He his goal is to make people fall in love with the lions so they too will strive to protect this threatened species.

TripAdvisor / Pandamonium1362

Are you in love yet?

TripAdvisor / DexCA

How about now?

Lion Habitat Ranch is located at 382 Bruner Ave, Henderson, off of St. Rose Parkway, near the M Resort. For more information and admission costs, please visit their website.

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