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Tiger King

Carole Baskin says Netflix 'betrayed' her over 'Tiger King' portrayal, claims Joe Exotic feud was overblown

Carole Baskin says Netflix 'betrayed' her over 'Tiger King' portrayal, claims Joe Exotic feud was overblown

Carole Baskin became a household name in 2020 thanks to Netflix's release of "Tiger King." But the big cat enthusiast still claims the streamer delivered a portrayal of her that wasn't genuine.

January 21
‘Tiger King’ star Joe Exotic fails to get pardon from Donald Trump

‘Tiger King’ star Joe Exotic fails to get pardon from Donald Trump

When the list of presidential pardons and commutations was released shortly before midnight Tuesday by the White House, Joe Exotic's name was not on the list.

January 20
‘Tiger King’ star Joe Exotic books limousine ahead of expected pardon from Donald Trump

‘Tiger King’ star Joe Exotic books limousine ahead of expected pardon from Donald Trump

SKY4 spotted the limo Joe Exotic booked to pick himself up from a prison in Tarrant County on Tuesday if he gets pardoned by President Donald Trump.

January 19
Judge orders 'Tiger King' zoo to turn over big cats to federal government

Judge orders 'Tiger King' zoo to turn over big cats to federal government

A federal judge in Oklahoma has ordered the new owners of a zoo featured in Netflix’s “Tiger King” to turn over all the lion and tiger cubs in their possession, along with the animals' mothers, to the federal government.

January 19
Carole Baskin: Tiger at Big Cat Rescue 'nearly tore off' arm of volunteer who didn't follow protocol

Carole Baskin: Tiger at Big Cat Rescue 'nearly tore off' arm of volunteer who didn't follow protocol

A volunteer with Big Cat Rescue in  Tampa is recovering in the hospital after being mauled by a tiger. The woman's arm was nearly torn off. 

December 3, 2020
'Tiger King' star Dillon Passage arrested for DWI

'Tiger King' star Dillon Passage arrested for DWI

"Tiger King" star Dillon Passage, who is the husband of Joe Exotic, was arrested for DWI on November 15 in Manor, Texas.

November 16, 2020
'Doc' Antle of 'Tiger King' indicted on animal cruelty charges

'Doc' Antle of 'Tiger King' indicted on animal cruelty charges

A wild animal trainer featured in the popular Netflix series “Tiger King” has been indicted in Virginia on animal cruelty and wildlife trafficking charges.

October 9, 2020
Don Lewis' family sues Big Cat Rescue CEO Carole Baskin for defamation: TMZ

Don Lewis' family sues Big Cat Rescue CEO Carole Baskin for defamation: TMZ

The family of Don Lewis, the missing and presumed dead ex-husband of Carole Baskin, is suing the Big Cat Rescue CEO for defamation.

September 23, 2020
'Tiger King' star Joe Exotic seeks pardon from Trump: report

'Tiger King' star Joe Exotic seeks pardon from Trump: report

"Tiger King" star Joe Exotic has reportedly submitted a case for a pardon, which is headed to the White House.

September 9, 2020
Big Cat Rescue CEO Carole Baskin joining cast of 'Dancing with the Stars'

Big Cat Rescue CEO Carole Baskin joining cast of 'Dancing with the Stars'

Fans of the hit Netflix docuseries will quickly recognize one of the cast members joining ABC's "Dancing with the Stars." It's none other than Carole Baskin.

September 2, 2020
‘Tiger King’ star Joe Exotic’s husband says legal team will request presidential pardon

‘Tiger King’ star Joe Exotic’s husband says legal team will request presidential pardon

“Tiger King” star’s Joe Exotic’s husband, Dillon Passage, revealed the Netflix star’s legal team is seeking a presidential pardon.

August 27, 2020
Missing, mistreated tigers, ligers, wolves described in USDA reports on Joe Exotic's former zoo

Missing, mistreated tigers, ligers, wolves described in USDA reports on Joe Exotic's former zoo

An Oklahoma zoo once owned by Joe Maldonado-Passage, AKA Joe Exotic, will soon become the property of Carole Baskin, CEO of Big Cat Rescue and Exotic's chief rival in the Netflix show "Tiger King."

August 19, 2020
'Tiger King' fans gather to remember Don Lewis

'Tiger King' fans gather to remember Don Lewis

A crowd gathered Saturday to celebrate the life of Don Lewis as his family continues to draw attention to his disappearance.  

August 15, 2020
With $100,000 reward, family of Don Lewis pushes for answers in 'Tiger King' cold case

With $100,000 reward, family of Don Lewis pushes for answers in 'Tiger King' cold case

In early 2020, millions of people tuned in to watch Netflix’s hit show Tiger King as the feud between Carole Baskin and Joe Exotic played out. Now, billboards have popped up around town with the question, "Who killed Don Lewis?"

August 10, 2020
TMZ: Cadaver dogs alert on alligator pit at zoo once owned by Joe Exotic

TMZ: Cadaver dogs alert on alligator pit at zoo once owned by Joe Exotic

Cadaver dogs have allegedly picked up on human remains at an Oklahoma zoo formerly owned by Joe Maldonado-Passage, AKA Joe Exotic, according to TMZ.

July 10, 2020
Big Cat Rescue's Carole Baskin awarded control of 'Tiger King' Joe Exotic's former zoo

Big Cat Rescue's Carole Baskin awarded control of 'Tiger King' Joe Exotic's former zoo

A federal judge has granted Big Cat Rescue's CEO Carole Baskin control of the G.W. Zoo, formerly owned by the "Tiger King."

June 2, 2020
Big Cat Rescue CEO Carole Baskin now selling coronavirus masks

Big Cat Rescue CEO Carole Baskin now selling coronavirus masks

Are you a cool cat or kitten? There’s now a coronavirus mask out there for you.

May 19, 2020
Attention cool cats and kittens: Big Cat Rescue releases limited run of promotional gear

Attention cool cats and kittens: Big Cat Rescue releases limited run of promotional gear

Folks in the Tampa Bay area have not been surprised by the popularity of Netflix's docu-series "Tiger King," which gives an inside look at the lives of several big players in the world of exotic felines. 

May 16, 2020
PETA selling $160 'Joe Exotic' Halloween costume

PETA selling $160 'Joe Exotic' Halloween costume

The animal rights group, PETA, has already started taking preorders on a Halloween costume intended to portray "Joe Exotic" from the Netflix series, "Tiger King."

May 14, 2020
Four-year-old impersonates Joe Exotic, Carole Baskin from 'Tiger King'

Four-year-old impersonates Joe Exotic, Carole Baskin from 'Tiger King'

A young girl in California is quite the young impressionist, and has been dressing up as two of the cast members from the Netflix series, "Tiger King."

May 8, 2020
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