Terry Thompson of Zanesville, Ohio, released his predatory pets before taking his own life. Local law enforcement, fearing for public safety, hunted down and killed most of the escaped animals, including lions, tigers, bears, and wolves. Who's to blame: the owner who released the animals or the officers who killed them?

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00:00:00 Season 1 Episode 5
One incident in Zanesville, Ohio, spurred unforeseen legal changes in neighbouring US states after a man released his exotic animals, triggering a chaotic massacre that gained global attention overnight. This episode of Predator Pets delves into the Zanesville tragedy before introducing Monkey Whisperer Lisa Whitaker and her capuchin companion Mugwhy in Las Vegas. We then visit Joe, an exotic animal conservationist and country musician, at the Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park, showcasing diverse exotic animal owners.

00:44:05 Season 1 Episode 11
Australia is known for its dangerous wildlife, and Gane Doyle Jr. from the WA Reptile Park has been bitten by many of them. Despite this, he maintains an extraordinary bond with his Predator Pets. Additionally, we'll meet officers in Riverside County tasked with capturing stray exotics, and hear from a sanctuary team with strong opinions on keeping exotics in captivity.

01:30:12 Season 1 Episode 3
This actionpacked episode features animal conservationists, rescuers, and a daring Australian snake man. We visit Valley of the Kings, a sanctuary housing a variety of exotic animals with Jill and her animal family. Gary, an adventurous reptile owner with venomous and nonvenomous snakes, and Dr. Terry Moore, who cares for wild cat species at The Cats Survival Trust, also make appearances. Join us for an episode filled with facts and excitement about exotic animals and their owners.

Predator Pets Alligators, snakes, wolves, bears, and more, these deadly pets offer an adrenalinepumping experience you just don’t get with a poodle. Have some pet owners crossed a line by keeping these wild animals in their homes? Predators Pets investigates extreme pets and the dangerfactor that their owners see as a positive rather than a problem.

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