PLANNING permission has been granted for a brand new tiger habitat and luxury lodges at West Midland Safari Park.

The new development will see a state-of-the-art house being installed for the park’s two Sumatran tigers.

Integrated into the habitats will be four lodges, offering guests an up-close and immersive overnight experience with Hujan and Nakal, the park’s Sumatran tigers.

Two of the new Tiger Lodges will feature private verandas with sunken hot tubs.

Day guests will also be able to see the tigers on foot in the park's improved pedestrianised areas for the first time in its 49-year history.

Kidderminster Shuttle:

Project manager, Neil James, said, "We are absolutely thrilled to have planning permission granted to create a brand-new habitat, with amazing new facilities for our Sumatran tigers.

"We will incorporate natural vantage points, tiger-sized scratching posts, enrichment areas and pools for the tigers to take the occasional dip in. We are committed to building a lasting legacy for our animals and the new facilities will allow our keepers to continue to provide the highest standard of care for these big cats.

“The new Tiger Lodges are truly breathtaking and will allow guests to sleep a whisker away from these amazing creatures. By relocating our Sumatran tigers to a pedestrianised area of the park, our day guests will also get the opportunity to get even closer to this iconic and endangered species.”

Kidderminster Shuttle:

The park already has accommodation incorporated into the elephant, cheetah and red panda habitats and eight lodges offering spectacular views of white rhinos and giraffes, are due to start welcoming guests from April 15, 2022.

Bookings for the Tiger Lodges will be available in the next month, but guests can book for the other lodges and find further information on the Safari Lodges website: www.safari-lodges.co.uk.