The Big Cat Public Safety Act

Sara and Casey discuss some of the laws governing ownership and care of exotic cats in the United States, including the new Big Cat Public Safety Act. They explore what this new law means for the welfare of big cats currently in human care, as well as the future of exotic cat ownership.

Resources for this episode:

Congress.gov: Big Cat Public Safety Act Bill Text

WWF: In a Win for Wild Tigers, the US Senate Passes Major Legislation Against Wildlife Crime

The Regulatory Review: Regulating Tiger Kings

MSU Animal Legal & Historical Center: Detailed Discussion of Exotic Pet Laws

US Fish & Wildlife Service: Captive Wildlife Safety Act

Animal Welfare Institute: Big Cat Public Safety Act

MSU Animal Legal & Historical Center: Map of Private Exotic Pet Ownership Laws