Joe Exotic Says Owning A Zoo Is His Biggest Regret In Life

Joe Exotic said “Tiger King” ruined his life.

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He says the interviews with the shows producers were created for a different project.

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According to Exotic, he was sabotaged by manipulative show producers and portrayed negatively.

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Exotic claims the show created a false narrative about his involvement in Carole Baskin’s attempted murder.

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Despite everything that has happened, Exotic says he has forgiven everyone, including Baskin.

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He stated that owning a zoo is his biggest regret in life.

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Exotic’s prostate cancer has reportedly spread to his bladder and he also signed a DNR order.

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The tv star is refusing further testing for his cancer, and says he’s done.

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Exotic plans on leaving all assets to his fiancé Seth Posey.

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