German Police Kill Escaped Tiger, Animal Handler Seriously Injured The recent escape of a tiger from a private facility near Leipzig, Germany, has raised serious concerns about the regulation and safety of exotic animal enclosures in the country.
The incident resulted in the death of the escaped animal and left a 73 year old volunteer handler seriously injured. Germany's thriving private menagerie industry is not without controversy.
Many of these establishments operate outside traditional zoo regulations, catering to wealthy individuals seeking exclusive experiences with exotic animals, including big cats like tigers.