: Owning tigers is relatively easy due to lax regulations for non-native species, and they are sometimes even sold online. Estimated Costs and Requirements
The ability to legally purchase a tiger is highly restricted and depends on your location and professional status.
Big-cat Owners Must Register by June 18 | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
: The Big Cat Public Safety Act , signed into law in December 2022, effectively ended the private ownership, breeding, and sale of tigers as pets. Individuals who owned tigers before the act were required to register them with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service by June 18, 2023.
: Laws vary by province; for example, Ontario currently has fewer restrictions than other regions.
