There are currently more tigers living in captivity in the United States than there are left in the wild. In many states, it is perfectly legal to keep a tiger in your home or backyard. Tiger cubs are being bred and exploited at an alarming rate to fuel the cruel cub petting industry. Learn more about the current and pending laws surrounding private ownership and roadside zoos like the ones featured in Tiger King.
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Alicia Prygoski
Legislative Affairs Manager
United States: Urge Your Members of Congress to Co-Sponsor the Big Cat Public Safety Act
Ask your members of Congress to prohibit the private ownership of big cats.
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