Predator Pets

From cowboys to Hollywood legends this episode has it all, and that's just the owners. We meet Bonnie and her bears, RC the cowboy and his pet Wildthing, the world's only tame bison, and venture into Tippi Hedron's big cat sanctuary Shambala. It's a dangerous world out there, especially for these exotic animal lovers!

When you've raised cattle and horses for decades, running a herd of zebra is almost like raising any other livestock. Duane Gilbert shows us around his picturesque Utah ranch and introduces us to his aggressive herd that packs a kick capable of killing a lion. In California, we learn just how brutal Chimpanzees can be and two experts explain just what makes them such dangerous pets.

From conservationists and rescuers to an Australian snake man, this episode is packed with action! We meet Jill and her animal family at a sanctuary and home to a large variety of exotic animals. We meet Gary, a daring reptile owner who has a collection of venomous and non venomous snakes and we venture to The Cats Survival Trust, where we meet Dr. Terry Moore who cares for a number of wild cats.

We learn about Mark's exotic animals including his alligator and tarantula. We see how Mark is an expert handler and cares for many different exotic animals. We then venture to visit Joe Taft at the Exotic Feline Rescue Center, which has rescued just under 200 big cats where staff and volunteers are trained in caring for these magnificent creatures. We visit Val and her energetic bobcats.

Who knew that one incident in small town Zanesville, Ohio would lead an unpredicted legal change in surrounding states in the US. One man’s drastic action to set loose his collection of exotic animals opened up an animal massacre that made global headlines. We then adventure on to the Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park to visit Joe Exotic, the exotic animal conservationist and country musician.

This week’s Predator Pets deals with some of the most ferocious predators on the planet. Wolves may be the ancestors of our most beloved house pet, but they’re far from being an animal you can cuddle up with. The circus is now a controversial environment for exotic animals, but Australia’s longest running family circus know that the Lion Tamer is still guaranteed to draw gasps from the crowd.