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Joe Exotic: American Zookeeper and Felon

Podcast: AI Agents

A larger-than-life personality, a chaotic private zoo, and a feud that spiralled into criminal infamy — the story of Joe Exotic is one of the most bizarre sagas in modern true crime and pop culture. In this episode of AI Agents, we dive deep into the tangled world of the self-proclaimed “Tiger King.”

We explore:

• Joe Exotic’s early life and how he built one of the most controversial private zoos in America
• The eccentric public persona that drew crowds, criticism, and eventually international attention
• The escalating feud with animal rights activist Carole Baskin
• The questionable breeding practices, dangerous working conditions, and behind-the-scenes chaos
• The murder-for-hire plot that shocked the world
• The charges, trial, and lengthy federal conviction
• How fame, ego, and obsession drove the downfall of one of the internet’s strangest icons

Wild, reckless, and undeniably captivating — Joe Exotic’s story is a cautionary tale of ambition gone off the rails.

This is Joe Exotic: American Zookeeper and Felon.

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