It’s located right on the Strip on the busy corner of Flamingo and Las Vegas
Blvd, MGM Grand is one of the largest and most popular hotels on the Las Vegas
Strip. It is also home of one of the coolest free attractions in Las Vegas, the
Lion Habitat.
They are between 300 to 600 pounds of pure solid muscle, they can jump 13
feet in the air, they can run up to 40 miles per hour, their teeth can rip
through bone, and they are adorable! It may be a bit shocking at first, these
powerful animals roaming free behind inch and a half thick reinforced glass, but
don’t worry the amazing cats are perfectly safe within their $9 million habitat.
To make the lions feel at home the habitat is full of greenery, plenty of places
for them to climb, and even a waterfall. The lions are actually rotated in and
out of the habitat, spending time on a large ranch only 12 miles away when not
at the MGM. They are cared for by Keith Evans, an expert in exotic animals, and
if you time your visit just right you may even catch a handler feeding one of
these incredible creatures or joining them in some playtime.
Outside of the habitat you’ll find crowds of people gazing at the animals at
all hours of the day and year round. You’ll also find fun facts about the lions
displayed. Did you know the women do all the hunting in the Lion kingdom for
instance, and males basically sit around all day unless a predator like hyenas
tries to invade their food or territory? Also that these beautiful cats eat
together just like your family at home? You’ll find out all kinds of amazing
facts at the habitat. This is a great place to bring family during your visit,
and is recommended for anyone in Las Vegas for at least a little while.
