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Lion Cub-Petting Study Finds Alarming Welfare Concerns in Animal Tourism Industry

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

Published in the Special Tenth Anniversary Issue of Animals , the study addresses the problem of cub-petting tourism and the harm it inflicts on lions.

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Published in the Special Tenth Anniversary Issue of Animals , the study addresses the problem of cub-petting tourism and the harm it inflicts on lions.
As with other forms of tourism, selfie culture abounds in cub-petting and social media provides a unique source of animal behavior and welfare data.
Co-authors include two recent NYU Animal Studies and Environmental Studies graduates, as well as staff from the U.S. Office of FOUR PAWS International, the global animal welfare organization.
These issues have implications not only for the captive lion industry in South Africa but for the overall welfare and conservation of a species.

Breaking: Big Cat Public Safety Act passes the U.S. House of Representatives on International Tiger Day

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Saturday, July 30, 2022

WASHINGTON, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The U.S. House of Representatives just passed the Big Cat Public Safety Act (H.R.

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WASHINGTON, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The U.S. House of Representatives just passed the Big Cat Public Safety Act (H.R.
Big Cat Public Safety Act passes the U.S. House of Representatives
Big cat ownership is an epidemic in the U.S. Untold numbers of captive big cats live in shoddy roadside zoos or as pets living in homes.
Sara Amundson, president of the Humane Society Legislative Fund, said: "House passage of the Big Cat Public Safety Act, H.R.
The Big Cat Public Safety Act will provide a critical tool for solving this problem and we urge legislators to vote yes."

Oakland Zoo and Accredited Big Cat Sanctuaries Coordinate 4,000 Mile Rescue, Bring 4 Big Cats to Safe Havens

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Thursday, June 16, 2022

OAKLAND, Calif., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Four fortunate big cats will now live safe, dignified lives after a cross-country rescue was facilitated on Friday by a three-entity collaboration. AZA-accredited Oakland Zoo in Oakland, CA, and globally accredited big cat sanctuaries Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge from Eureka Springs, AR and Lions, Tigers, and Bears in Alpine, CA teamed up to rescue a lion, a tiger hybrid and two generic tigers from a defunct, abandoned drive-thru roadside zoo in northeast Oklahoma that offered cub petting and photo opportunities. Cited and shut down by the USDA in 2008 for multiple animal safety and welfare violations, the roadside zoo and its owner were reported to have ties to "Joe Exotic," also known in the well-known Netflix series as "Tiger King."

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The rescue operation was initiated by Oakland Zoo, which was first contacted for help by a concerned Oklahoma resident last month.
Colleen Kinzley, VP of Animal Care, Conservation and Research for Oakland Zoo contacted both animal sanctuaries to team together in the effort.
Oakland Zoo and Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge travelled to the defunct roadside zoo and conducted the onsite animal evaluations earlier this month.
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, Lions Tigers & Bears and the Oakland Zoo encourage support for reputable animal sanctuaries and facilities and advocacy for the Big Cat Public Safety Act (H.R.

Oakland Zoo, Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, and Lions Tigers & Bears Come Together to Facilitate the Rescue of Four Big Cats from Oklahoma

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

SAN DIEGO, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Four big cats will now live safe, dignified lives after they were rescued from a defunct drive-thru roadside zoo in northeast Oklahoma this past Friday. The AZA-accredited Oakland Zoo in Oakland, CA and the globally accredited big cat sanctuaries—Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Eureka Springs, AR and Lions Tigers & Bears in Alpine, CA—collaborated to rescue the two generic tigers, lion, and tiger hybrid from the Oklahoma facility that was once opened to the public and offered cub petting and photo opportunities.

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The four big cats rescued were the sole remaining animals at the abandoned facility.
Lions Tigers & Bears, Oakland Zoo, and Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge conducted on-site animal evaluations for all four big cats and Lions Tigers & Bears used its state-of-the-art, self-contained animal rescue hauler to transport three of the big cats to California.
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, Lions Tigers & Bears and the Oakland Zoo encourage support for reputable animal sanctuaries and facilities and advocacy for the Big Cat Public Safety Act (H.R.
"After living in dismal backyard cages, four big cats will now receive top-notch husbandry and veterinary care from the Oakland Zoo; Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge; and Lions Tigers & Bears," said Brittany Peet, PETA Foundation deputy general counsel for captive animal law enforcement.

"The Tiger King" Joe Exotic Announces First NFT Auction In Partnership with MORE

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021

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LAS VEGAS, June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MORE, renowned cryptocurrency members club across the United States, announces today its foray into the celebrity NFT space with an auction on behalf of Joe Exotic, "The Tiger King."

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LAS VEGAS, June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MORE, renowned cryptocurrency members club across the United States, announces today its foray into the celebrity NFT space with an auction on behalf of Joe Exotic, "The Tiger King."
Joe Exotic, former zoo operator, global meme sensation and television star, is launching his NFT from federal prison in Fort Worth, TX.
Starting June 18th, the public can visit www.officialtigerkingnft.com to bid on items, which will be hosted on Mintable , the leading NFT marketplace.
To participate in the Joe Exotic NFT auction or purchase any of the assets, please visit http://www.officialtigerkingnft.com/ .

The Hidden Tiger Documentary From Rescue Doc Films Spotlights America’s Unique Tiger Tragedy

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Friday, December 4, 2020

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A new documentary from Rescue Doc Films, The Hidden Tiger with help from Carole and Howard Baskin of Tiger King fame shows what abusers like Joe Exotic and Doc Antle want to keep hidden: the truth about American tigers.

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A new documentary from Rescue Doc Films, The Hidden Tiger with help from Carole and Howard Baskin of Tiger King fame shows what abusers like Joe Exotic and Doc Antle want to keep hidden: the truth about American tigers.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201204005585/en/
A new documentary "The Hidden Tiger" will be released this month featuring Carole and Howard Baskin of "Tiger King" fame.
(Photo: Business Wire)
In early 2020, The Netflix documentary Tiger King was viewed more than 34 million times in the first ten days of release.
The Hidden Tiger focuses on the uniquely American problem captive tigers present and how people like the Baskins and other organizations are combating it.

The Attorneys for Joe Exotic File a Second Petition to Issue Report to the President

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Friday, November 6, 2020

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On October 15, 2020 Joe Exotic's legal team filed a second petition to issue report to the President as the first petition for pardon was rejected and denied the request for waiver.

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On October 15, 2020 Joe Exotic's legal team filed a second petition to issue report to the President as the first petition for pardon was rejected and denied the request for waiver.
The petition was filed on the grounds that important evidence that would have likely changed the outcome of the court rulings was withheld at the time of trial.
Two key witnesses to the events leading up to his arrest were never allowed to testify in the case, Anne Patrick and John Reinke (John managed the park for Joe for over 14 years).
The most recent refusal to consider the pardon is yet another example of how the current justice system is failing the citizens of America and is in dire need of reform.

TIGER KING's Animals at Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park Rescued and Rehomed

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Friday, October 9, 2020

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KEENESBURG, Colo., Oct. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park in Oklahoma, featured in the Netflix docuseries, "Tiger King," is now closed forever and the last of the animals formerly owned by Joe Exotic, whose real name is Joseph Maldonado-Passage, have been rescued and rehomed to The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Colorado.

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KEENESBURG, Colo., Oct. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park in Oklahoma, featured in the Netflix docuseries, "Tiger King," is now closed forever and the last of the animals formerly owned by Joe Exotic, whose real name is Joseph Maldonado-Passage, have been rescued and rehomed to The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Colorado.
The rescue of these last animals and the closure of the animal park are the end result of a years-long legal battle between Carole Baskin, the president of Big Cat Rescue, Joe Exotic and his former business partner, Jeff Lowe, who assumed control of the park upon Joe Exotic's imprisonment.
Baskin was awarded the park and property by a court order in May.
Located near Keenesburg, Colorado, The Wild Animal Sanctuary is the largest nonprofit carnivore sanctuary in the world, with over 600 rescued animals including lions, tigers, bears, wolves, leopards and other large carnivores living in large-acreage natural habitats.