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Animals left behind; some released after feds raid Tiger King Park
When federal officials confiscated all the big cats at Tiger King Park, Thackerville, OK, this week, they left numerous animals behind.
May 20, 2021


Jeff Lowe puts on a show for Tiger King 2 while 68 big cats are removed from his roadside zoo
Documents say law enforcement experienced harassment from Jeff and Lauren Lowe while executing the May 3 warrant at Tiger King Park.
May 20, 2021


Meet the aging, arthritic elephants exploited at Circus World Baraboo
Circus World Museum has brought back three aging, arthritic elephants to be exploited in their big top and forced to give rides for cash.
May 19, 2021


Feds on site removing more animals from Tiger King Park today
Federal agents are again on site today at Tiger King Park, Thackerville, OK, owned by Jeff and Lauren Lowe, to remove animals.
May 18, 2021


Tiger King Park raided again, feds reportedly seize 70 animals
Tiger King Park owned by Jeff and Lauren Lowe was reportedly raided this morning by federal agents who seized 70 animals.
May 17, 2021


Houston Police dropped the ball when it comes to the Texas tiger
Houston Police Department’s handling of a loose tiger and its owners has some people upset.
May 16, 2021


New documents submitted by Tiger King Park Owners Jeff and Lauren Lowe to avoid $1K/day penalty
Jeff and Lauren Lowe of Tiger King Park, Thackerville, OK, have scrambled to get documents together to satisfy a judges Wednesday order
May 14, 2021


Murder suspect free on bond; Carole Baskin offers reward for missing tiger
A tiger loose in a suburban Houston, TX, neighborhood May 9 has still not been found and the suspected owner of the tiger is free on bond.
May 13, 2021


Jeff and Lauren Lowe fined $1,000/day until Tiger King Park is in compliance with order
Today a judge ordered Jeff and Lauren Lowe be fined $1,000 per day until they get in compliance with a previous court order.
May 12, 2021


Endangered lion among 22 animals to disappear from WI roadside zoo over winter
22 animals have disappeared from Animal Haven Zoo, Weyauwega, WI, in a five month period, according to inspection reports from the USDA.
May 11, 2021


Murder suspect arrested; Houston tiger still at large
The murder suspect who fled a suburban Houston, TX, neighborhood with his pet tiger has been arrested, the Houston Police Department said.
May 11, 2021


Police search for murder suspect who fled with a tiger spotted loose in Texas
Police have confirmed a tiger spotted loose in Houston, TX, yesterday is owned by a man currently out on bond for murder. Houston Police...
May 10, 2021


Wildlife World Zoo steals three jaguar cubs from their mother to be imprinted on
Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park has announced they have stolen three endangered jaguar cubs from their mother to be imprinted on.
May 8, 2021


Animal welfare group harassed by "Lowe-lifes" at Tiger King Park while documenting animal neglect
“There are cage-crazy animals out there pacing,” the President of SHARK said of the footage he obtained at Tiger King Park.
May 7, 2021


Feds serve search warrant at Tiger King Park; criminal investigation underway
This morning Jeff and Lauren Lowe of Tiger King Park, Thackerville, OK, were served a search and seizure warrant and animals were removed
May 6, 2021


Retired circus elephants begin arriving at Florida pseudo-sanctuary
Circus elephants retired from The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus have begun arriving at a pseudo-sanctuary in Florida.
May 5, 2021


1,000-pound bear exploited by California governor candidate for publicity
A California candidate for governor is exploiting a bear named Tag for publicity.
May 5, 2021


Six fires kill 226 exotic animals in the first five months of 2021
Six fires at roadside zoos and sanctuaries have killed 226 exotic animals in the first five months of 2021.
May 4, 2021


Lack of fire hydrants delayed firefighters from controlling petting zoo fire that killed 75 animals
More than 75 animals were burned alive yesterday at the Noccalula Falls Park petting zoo in Gadsden, AL.
May 3, 2021


PETA joins DOJ in lawsuit against Jeff and Lauren Lowe; documents outline animal’s suffering
PETA is joining the DOJ in a lawsuit against Jeff & Lauren Lowe of Tiger King Park. Documents detail animal neglect and suffering.
Apr 29, 2021
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