Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness (titled onscreen as simply Tiger King) is a 2020 American true crime documentary miniseries about the life of zookeeper Joe Exotic. The series focuses on the small but deeply interconnected society of big cat conservationists like Carole Baskin, owner of Big Cat Rescue, and collectors such as Exotic, whom Baskin accuses of abusing and exploiting wild animals. The series focuses on the little-known, deeply interconnected society of big cat conservationists and collectors in America, exploring the private zoos and sanctuaries they've set up for these unusual and deadly pets. Some eccentric characters include a former cocaine drug lord running a secret conservation facility; Jeff Lowe, a swinger who sneaks cubs into high-end hotels for parties and to attract women; Tim Stark, owner of the roadside zoo Wildlife in Need; and Bhagavan "Doc" Antle, an animal trainer who founded a 50-acre (20 ha) animal preserve in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and trains animals for Hollywood films. Did we mention there's a unexplained disappearence of Carole Baskin's husband and an attempt to hire someone to murder her? That's just the beginning.


Released March 20, 2020 the series has received positive reviews from critics, and has become one of the most-watched original programs in Netflix's history.

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