# Lion Habitat Ranch Winter Family Tour & Giraffe Feeding in Henderson > Place to go for families in the Las Vegas–Henderson–North Las Vegas area (NV). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Thursday through Monday 10:00 AM-2:00 PM (last entry 1:00 PM); closed Tuesday and… - Where: Lion Habitat Ranch, 382 Bruner Ave, Henderson, NV 89044 - Ages: All ages (Children under 4 admitted free) - Price: $20 adults ($18 for NV residents), $10 children (ages 4-14); under 4 free; giraffe feeding lettuce available for $10 - Schedule: Thursday through Monday 10:00 AM-2:00 PM (last entry 1:00 PM); closed Tuesday and Wednesday - Organizer: Lion Habitat Ranch - Official page: https://lionhabitatranch.org - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/las-vegas/activities/lion-habitat-ranch-winter-family-tour-and-giraffe-feeding-in-henderson--listing-a76a6987c27f126434bc6ac8 ## About Located in Henderson just south of the Las Vegas Strip, Lion Habitat Ranch is an accredited non-profit wildlife sanctuary providing permanent sanctuary to rescued African lions, ostriches, emus, tortoises, and a celebrated painting giraffe named Ozzie. In contrast to hot summer days when big cats spend afternoons sleeping in deep shade, the crisp, invigorating 55-degree winter weather energizes the sanctuary's residents. Visitors can watch magnificent male lions with full manes and playful lionesses actively roaming, stretching, and playing with enrichment toys in their expansive habitats. A standout highlight for families is the Giraffe Feeding experience, where children can step onto a secure raised platform and hand-feed crisp romaine lettuce directly to gentle Ozzie the giraffe while learning fascinating biological facts from expert sanctuary keepers. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Wide, level paved pathways encircle all animal habitats, ensuring effortless accessibility for strollers, wagons, and wheelchairs. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Shaded picnic tables and benches situated around the perimeter of the enclosures; well-maintained, climate-controlled family restrooms with changing stations. • Age Suitability: Delightful for animal enthusiasts of all ages, from toddlers mesmerized by towering giraffes to school-age kids engaged in keeper talks. • Sensory Tips: Roars from adult male lions can rumble powerfully through the sanctuary, which is thrilling for kids; visual barriers are clear, wide chain-link allowing unobstructed views. ## Similar picks in Las Vegas - [Winter Wonderland Family Stroll at The District at Green Valley Ranch](https://grassyknees.com/las-vegas/activities/winter-wonderland-family-stroll-at-the-district-at-green-valley-ranch--listing-87a8f55263bad3262a366263) — Nov 27 – Dec 24 · 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM · The District at Green Valley Ranch, Henderson · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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