The man who died after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park on Saturday afternoon has been named as William Chapman. South Yorkshire Police confirmed he was pronounced dead at the scene after entering the enclosure shortly after 13:30 BST.
An eyewitness reportedly saw Mr Chapman wearing headphones and "pacing around" near the enclosure before he entered. Police stated his family has been informed and is receiving support from specialist officers.
The wildlife park, near Doncaster, was evacuated following the incident and remains closed as investigations into the death continue. The City of Doncaster Council has also launched a health and safety investigation. Yorkshire Wildlife Park expressed its sympathies to Mr Chapman's family and confirmed the Amur tiger, named Altai, remains in its enclosure and will not be euthanised.