<strong>Tiger King:</strong> Joseph Maldonado-Passage, aka Joe Exotic, has become world-famous due to Netflix's "Tiger King" documentary series.
Tiger King: Joseph Maldonado-Passage, aka Joe Exotic, has become world-famous due to Netflix's "Tiger King" documentary series.
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<strong>Big Cat Rescue:</strong> Carole Baskin, owner of Florida's Big Cat Rescue, is Joe Exotic's nemesis in the TV show.
Big Cat Rescue: Carole Baskin, owner of Florida's Big Cat Rescue, is Joe Exotic's nemesis in the TV show.
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<strong>Bhagavan Antle: </strong>Another Netflix star to face criticism from animal welfare activists, Bhagavan "Doc" Antle owns Myrtle Beach Safari in South Carolina.
Bhagavan Antle: Another Netflix star to face criticism from animal welfare activists, Bhagavan "Doc" Antle owns Myrtle Beach Safari in South Carolina.
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<strong>Mario Tabraue: </strong>Mario Tabraue, pictured here in 2016 with wife Maria, is a convicted drug trafficker and owns Zoological Wildlife Foundation in Florida.
Mario Tabraue: Mario Tabraue, pictured here in 2016 with wife Maria, is a convicted drug trafficker and owns Zoological Wildlife Foundation in Florida.
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<strong>Phoenix Zoo:</strong> Some of America's most reputable zoos are actually privately owned, such as the award-winning, non-profit Phoenix Zoo.
Phoenix Zoo: Some of America's most reputable zoos are actually privately owned, such as the award-winning, non-profit Phoenix Zoo.
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<strong>Cheetah:</strong> Phoenix Zoo is accredited by both the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) and the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA).
Cheetah: Phoenix Zoo is accredited by both the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) and the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA).
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<strong>Snake at Phoenix Zoo:</strong> When accrediting a zoo or aquarium, the AZA assesses animal care, veterinary programs, conservation efforts, education and other metrics.
Snake at Phoenix Zoo: When accrediting a zoo or aquarium, the AZA assesses animal care, veterinary programs, conservation efforts, education and other metrics.
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<strong>Hearst's legacy:</strong> These now-wild zebras originated from escapees from William Randolph Hearst's Californian estate, San Simeon.
Hearst's legacy: These now-wild zebras originated from escapees from William Randolph Hearst's Californian estate, San Simeon.
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