Tiger King: Netflix Documentary on Murder and Chaos
The Netflix miniseries documents an intense feud between zoo owner Joe Exotic and animal rights activist Carole Baskin — with allegations of a murder plot at the center.
Netflix miniseries Tiger King — Murder, Mayhem and Madness takes viewers inside the world of exotic big cat breeding and the subculture of people who operate within it.
Joe Exotic and the feud with Carole Baskin
At the center of the series is zoo owner Joe Exotic, who describes himself as a "gay, gun-carrying redneck with a mullet." His story is told alongside his escalating conflict with animal rights activist Carole Baskin, whose efforts to shut down his zoo fuel much of the drama throughout the series.
Joe Exotic became one of the most talked-about true crime figures in recent years, largely due to the outlandish nature of the allegations surrounding him.
Murder, arrests and federal investigations
The miniseries covers a wide range of serious criminal themes, including tiger attacks, arrests, murder allegations and federal investigations. The accusations stem from claims of a murder-for-hire plot within the exotic animal keeping community.
Jeff Lowe is also featured as a central figure in the stories surrounding exotic animal ownership and the dramatic events that unfolded in this world.
A subculture under scrutiny
Beyond the personal feud, Tiger King shines a light on the broader exotic animal trade and the often chaotic and legally murky world of private big cat ownership in the United States.
