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Lion Habitat MGM Grand (Closed)
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Lion Habitat MGM Grand (Closed) Summary
Lion Habitat MGM Grand (Closed) Information
Lion Habitat MGM Grand (Closed) Info
Attraction Dates:
Ongoing
Location:
3799 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, Nevada 89102
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Age Restriction:
All Ages
Hours:
Daily, 11am- 7pm
Ticket Info:
Daily, 11am- 7pm
Lion Habitat MGM Grand (Closed) Quick Facts
- The Lions live on a 12-acre ranch 8.5 miles from the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino, and are rotated into the exhibit on the Strip.
- There are more than 20 Lions that rotate through the exhibit, each coming one to two times a week for 5 or 5 1/2 hours at a time.
- The trainers that spend time inside the exhibit have worked very hard to become members of the Pride and use only vocal commands.
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Lion Habitat MGM Grand (Closed)
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The Lion Habitat at the MGM Grand will close on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012
Customer Testimonial
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You've gotta see these cats at least once in your life. There's not a lot of places you can see a 400 lb feline from the underside while it's sleeping.
"Mark D.
Tour Prices Starting at
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Summary
Features: The Lion Habitat at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino is one of those exhibits people either love or hate, but these animals aren't confined to the casino floor, and the soundproof, scentproof digs aren't shabby anyway.
Note: The Lion Habitat at the MGM Grand will be closing permanently on Tuesday, January 31, 2012.
Why We Go: We love watching the lions, and you should enjoy them too. Rotated from a ranch off-site, you never know which playful lion or lioness might be romping around the cage.
- The Belly of the Beast: The habitat has a great underside where you can walk right below the prowling or dozing lions. We can't think of a single other place where you can get a view like that.
- Power Play: Lions can open their mouths 11 inches wide, they have a 35-foot horizontal jump and a 13-foot verticle jump. They can run up to 40 miles per hour. Lions are awesome.
Inside Knowledge: Occasionally the trainers of the Lion Habitat will hold a petting session with Lion cubs, just near the gift shop by the cave. There isn't really a schedule, and it depends on the availablity and mood of the cubs, but if you pass a line, be sure to stop and get a photo with a little baby Simba in your lap. This is a great bonus for kids as well!
Do's and Don'ts:
- Do Cruise the Habitat a Couple of Times: Often people are disapointed because they didn't see much, but the exhibit isn't out of the way. With Lions switching often (5-6 hours), you can get fresh blood pretty quick.
- Don't Miss Feeding Time: Ask at the desk (times aren't always set), and sadle up to the window for feeding, when the trainers drop a snack by the window and the lions get up close and personal.
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KitCat
Jul 06, 2009
at 10:44 am
Joined: July 2009
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Free in Vegas
The lion habitat is definitely one of those cool free things to see on the strip though the lions are generally lazing around and not doing anything exciting. The lions are exercised daily and treated like kings. The trainers are friendly and love the cats and the crowds. So if you want to see lions up close and personal and all for free, head to the lion habitat at the MGM.
LVLori68
Jun 08, 2009
at 10:48 am
Joined: June 2009
xxx.xxx.89.158
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If you LOVE Lions this is the place to go
A large multi leveled glass enclosure lets you really get up close and personal with these beautiful creatures, from young to full grown, male and female, you can view them playing and interacting with their trainers.
Nathan
Jun 08, 2009
at 10:48 am
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xxx.xxx.140.235
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A great reason to stay at the MGM
These guys are fun to see. Especially when they have the younger lions in and the keepers are in there playing with them, it's a pretty entertaining freebie. It does get a bit crowded around, but the glass is nice and clear and you can see in and get great pictures.