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    Home - Streaming - Tiger King star pleads guilty to illegally trafficking animals
    Streaming Updated:July 10, 2025

    Tiger King star pleads guilty to illegally trafficking animals

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    Cliff Notes – Tiger King star pleads guilty to illegally trafficking animals

    • Bhagavan ‘Doc’ Antle, a prominent figure from Tiger King, faces up to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to trafficking exotic animals and money laundering.
    • Antle’s illegal activities, including the sale of big cats without proper documentation, were uncovered following the documentary’s release, leading to federal charges.

    Tiger King star pleads guilty to illegally trafficking animals

    A fall from grace; Tiger King first aired on our screens back in 2020, but there is still controversy surrounding it. It’s unbelievable to think these nobodies who becamse stars, are absolute nutters and should never have been on air.

    A Tiger King star from the hit Netflix phenomenon is facing up to 10 years in prison for trafficking exotic animals and money laundering.

    It has now been five years since the documentary first captivated audiences when it aired in March 2020 during the peak of Covid-19.

    The infamous series offered a peak behind the curtain of dealers and conservationists of big cats, focusing specifically on the feud between Joe Exotic and Carole Baskin.

    Joe Exotic declares Tiger King ‘absolutely’ ruined his life in new interview from behind bars
    Joe Exotic declares Tiger King ‘absolutely’ ruined his life in new interview from behind bars

    Oklahoma native Exotic, whose real name is Joseph Maldonado-Passage, is currently serving a 21-year federal prison sentence for trying to hire two different men to kill Baskin.

    Now, however, Bhagavan ‘Doc’ Antle, who was a central figure, could be facing a similar fate in jail.

    Antle, who owns private zoo Myrtle Beach Safari, appeared in the first season of the documentary and was the star of the third season.

    Bhagavan ‘Doc’ Antle featured in the first series of the documentary.

    He owns private zoo Myrtle Beach Safari

    His zoo was renowned for earning hundreds of thousands of dollars by allowing customers to pet and hold baby animals, such as lions, tigers and monkeys, many of whom were still being bottle-fed.

    Antle would also reportedly sometimes ride into tours on an elephant.

    But, after pleading guilty in November 2023 to trafficking animals and laundering money, he could now be facing 10 years in prison.

    The federal charges brought against him came to light after the Tiger King series aired, and he has remained on bail since his arrest in June 2022.

    Prosecutors said he sold or bought cheetahs, lions, tigers and a chimpanzee without the proper paperwork.

    Tiger King's Joe Exotic and Jeff Lowe end feud to team up again ahead of series sequel
    Tiger King’s Joe Exotic and Jeff Lowe end feud to team up again ahead of series sequel

    It has also been alleged that Antle laundered more than $500,000 that an informant told him was being used to get people into the U.S. illegally to work.

    After listening to his phone calls, the FBI reportedly heard Antle say during a phone call: ‘I had to get a monkey, but the people won’t take a check. They only take cash. So what do you do?’

    Joe Exotic is currently serving a 21-year prison sentence for trying to hire two men to kill Carole Baskin.

    Exotic recently announced his sixth marriage during his 21-year jail sentence

    It is not yet known what the specific punishment will be sought by prosecutors and any defence arguments for leniency remain undisclosed.

    Three other people who pleaded guilty in his investigation have received either probation or a four-month prison sentence.

    This comes after Exotic announced he had got married yet again in April despite currently being behind bars.

    The 62-year-old revealed he has got married to fellow inmate Jorge Flores Maldonado, 33.

    Sharing a photoshopped snap of them wearing suits to mark the occasion, he wrote: ‘Never been more proud of someone. Meet my husband Jorge Flores Maldonado.’

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    Savanah is the Fashion news correspondent for WTX News. She has over 15 years experience in journalism and communications on a range of organisations, with roles that range from Reporting and Editorial to Brand Account Manager and production roles. She regularly writes features in Middle eastern Fashion and the latest trends coming through the world of fashion.

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