But things take a dark turn when animal activist Carole Baskin threatens to put them out of business and reveals a twisted tale where there are things a lot more dangerous than a big cat.
Among the eccentric, cult personalities in the stranger-than-fiction world of big cat owners, few stand out more than Joe Exotic. With a mullet and gun in tote, Joe and an unbelievable cast of characters, including conmen, cult leaders, and drug kingpins, all share a passion for a dangerous menagerie of big cats. But things take a dark turn when animal activist Carole Baskin threatens to put them out of business and reveals a twisted tale where there are things a lot more dangerous than a big cat.