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  1. Myrtle Beach Safari Owner, Doc Antle, Indicted on Animal Cruelty

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  2. Myrtle Beach Safari owner, ‘Tiger King’ star charged with animal

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  3. Larsa Pippen's visit to Tiger King star Doc Antle's Myrtle Beach Safari

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  4. Larsa Pippen swims with tigers at the controversial Tiger King star Doc

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  5. Myrtle Beach Safari quiet day after Doc Antle arrested by FBI

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  6. Owner of Myrtle Beach Safari and Owner of Virginia “Roadside Zoo

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  1. Doc Antle, Owner of Myrtle Beach Safari, and Others Indicted for

    The Myrtle Beach Safari is a 50-acre wildlife tropical preserve in Myrtle Beach. Sawyer and Bybee are Antle's employees and business associates. Sammut is the owner and operator of Vision Quest Ranch, a for-profit corporation that housed captive exotic species and sold tours and safari experiences to guests. Clay is the owner and operator of ...

  2. 'Tiger King' star Doc Antle charged with wildlife trafficking

    Bhagavan "Doc" Antle, who owns Myrtle Beach Safari, was the prominent face of an attraction that touted cub-petting of tigers long before Joseph Maldonado-Passage, or "Joe Exotic," gained ...

  3. 'Tiger King' star to face money federal money laundering charges

    Antle, the owner of the Myrtle Beach Safari in South Carolina, is featured prominently in "Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness," a 2020 Netflix documentary miniseries that focused on tiger ...

  4. Doc Antle

    Bhagavan Mahamayavi "Doc" Antle (born Kevin Antle; March 16, 1960), is an American animal trainer, roadside zoo operator, and felon convicted of wildlife trafficking.. Antle began raising dogs in his youth, and started operating a private zoo in 1983. Antle has worked as an animal trainer for films including Ace Ventura and Dr. Doolittle in addition to appearing as a guest on several ...

  5. 'Tiger King' figure 'Doc' Antle pleads guilty to trafficking wildlife

    He is the owner and operator of the Myrtle Beach Safari, which is also known as The Institute for Greatly Endangered and Rare Species, or T.I.G.E.R.S., prosecutors said. The safari is a 50-acre ...

  6. Doc Antle, Owner of Myrtle Beach Safari, Pleads Guilty to Federal

    Bhagavan "Doc" Antle, 63, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, pleaded guilty today to a conspiracy to violate the Lacey Act and a conspiracy to launder money. Antle is the owner and operator of The Institute for Greatly Endangered and Rare Species (T.I.G.E.R.S.), also known as the Myrtle Beach Safari.

  7. Myrtle Beach Safari owner pleads guilty in federal court

    Nov 6, 2023. 0. The owner of Myrtle Beach Safari, Bhagavan "Doc" Antle, pleaded guilty in federal court on two counts, according to a press release. Antle pled guilty to conspiracy to violate ...

  8. 'Doc' Antle accused of trying to sell Myrtle Beach Safari during

    Myrtle Beach Safari owner highlighted in 'Tiger King' accused of laundering over $500K. 'Doc' Antle waives right to speedy trial, files continuance for August pretrial. He was arrested on ...

  9. 'Doc' Antle from 'Tiger King' pleads guilty to wildlife trafficking

    CHARLESTON, S.C. ( WBTW) - Myrtle Beach Safari owner Bhagavan "Doc" Antle pleaded guilty Monday morning to federal conspiracy and money laundering charges, according to the U.S. Justice ...

  10. 'Tiger King' star pleads guilty to federal wildlife charges

    The Myrtle Beach Safari is a 50-acre wildlife tropical preserve that offers tours and private encounters with exotic wildlife. This story was originally published November 6, 2023, 12:58 PM.

  11. Safari owner highlighted in 'Tiger King' series pleads ...

    The court documents add that in May 2020, a young chimpanzee was transported from Florida to Myrtle Beach Safari, where Antle paid $200,000 in cash and check for the chimpanzee.

  12. Does Myrtle Beach Safari Really Promote Conservation?

    The popularity of Netflix's Tiger King brought important issues about big cats in captivity to the public stage. The biggest claim, perhaps, was that zoos are necessary to conserve big cats in the wild. Doc Antle, owner Myrtle Beach Safari, says it the most often and is the most convincing in this belief: "We believe these (experiences) create a connection between us and them (wild animals ...

  13. Co-defendant in Myrtle Beach Safari owner's wildlife ...

    M YRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - One of the co-defendants in a federal wildlife trafficking case involving the Myrtle Beach Safari owner has admitted to her role in the suspected crimes.

  14. Inside our two-year investigation of the captive tiger industry

    I spent nine days photographing Bhagavan "Doc" Antle and his Myrtle Beach Safari attraction. In June 2023 Antle was convicted of felony wildlife trafficking and conspiring to traffic in wildlife.

  15. What Happened To The Doc Antle Tiger Park? 2020 Updates

    A post shared by Dr. Bhagavan Antle (@docantle) on Mar 21, 2020 at 4:43am PDT. On March 12, Antle posted a promo for a YouTube video called "Chimp Makes Cornbread Chili" that features China ...

  16. 'Tiger King: Doc Antle Story' based on Myrtle Beach Safari

    The docu-series is focused on Socastee's Myrtle Beach Safari. Entertainment ... Prince Harry Could Learn From Oprah Winfrey Controversy Updated April 20, 2024 8:04 AM .

  17. Myrtle Beach Safari Exploits Baby Animals for Profit

    People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. 501 Front St., Norfolk, VA 23510. 757-622-PETA (7382) 757-622-0457 (fax) Please urge Myrtle Beach Safari to end its cruel public encounters and send the animals to reputable facilities where they could live in peace and get the care that they deserve.

  18. Bubbles' Soul is Bursting for Freedom from Myrtle Beach Safari

    Bubbles deserves a life of love and freedom far from this insidious manipulation at this zoo and should be sent to an accredited elephant sanctuary. 1. Make a Call. Try placing a call to "Doc" Antle of the Myrtle Beach Safari at (843) 361-4552 from 9 a.m . to 5 p.m. ET and ask to leave the following message. Voicemails may be left after hours ...

  19. Doc Antle, of 'Tiger King,' closes tours ...

    The Myrtle Beach Safari posted an update on its website Wednesday ... Before Netflix's 'Tiger King,' Jeff Lowe's big cat plans stirred SC controversy March 27, 2020 2:00 PM ...

  20. Myrtle Beach Safari denies PETA claims after NFL star's video

    Antle also says the controversy about his park only comes after a famous athlete's video, saying chimpanzees even play volleyball at the preserve. ... Myrtle Beach Safari has ALWAYS been in 100% ...

  21. Video Unlikely Friends, Dog and Elephant, Play in Watering Hole

    Kate photo controversy . Inflation report. ... Myrtle Beach Safari's Bubbles the Elephant and Bella the dog are inseparable friends. September 24, 2013. Examined. Examined. 9:54.

  22. 10 US Zoos Everyone Should Visit (10 We Wouldn't Spend A ...

    14 Visit: St Louis Zoo. The biggest attraction in St Louis is, without a doubt, the Gateway arch. However, the St Louis Zoo is a close second, with nearly 19,000 animals of 600 species over a 90 acre space of the Forest Park. St Louis is also well known for its conservation efforts, but there are plenty of fun activities for kids as well.

  23. Tigers

    Myrtle Beach Safari Instagram Chimp Brothers Instagram Kody Antle Instagram Doc Antle Instagram; Catch a Close-Up of Bubbles, Our African Elephant. Weighing about 9,000 pounds, our sweet girl, Bubbles, at a young 34 years old, is the most interactive African elephant in North America. We rescued her in the early 1980s, when her wild herd was ...