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Carole Baskin is an American animal rights activist and CEO of Big Cat Rescue, famous for raising awareness about captive big cats.
Carole Baskin is an American animal rights activist and CEO of Big Cat Rescue. She is well known for her involvement in the disappearance of her former husband Jack "Don" Lewis, and her subsequent appearances in the Netflix documentary series Tiger King. Beyond her notoriety, she is an active advocate for the welfare of exotic cats in captivity.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1961</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Carole Baskin is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On June 6, 1961, Carole Baskin was born in Bexar County, Texas.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1992</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Opens Wildlife on Easy Street</div><div class='timeline-text'>Carole Baskin and her then-husband Don Lewis opened Wildlife on Easy Street, a sanctuary for exotic animals.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2002</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Rebrands Sanctuary as Big Cat Rescue</div><div class='timeline-text'>Wildlife on Easy Street was rebranded as Big Cat Rescue, focusing on rescuing and homing exotic cats.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Wins Major Legal Battle</div><div class='timeline-text'>Carole Baskin won a million-dollar judgment against Joe Exotic for trademark infringement.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Appears in Netflix's "Tiger King"</div><div class='timeline-text'>Carole Baskin became a household name following her appearance in the Netflix docuseries "Tiger King".</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Participates in Dancing With the Stars</div><div class='timeline-text'>Carole Baskin competed in the 29th season of the popular television show "Dancing With the Stars".</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2021</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Continues Advocacy for Big Cats</div><div class='timeline-text'>Carole Baskin continues her work advocating for the rights and welfare of big cats through Big Cat Rescue.</div></div></div>
Carole Baskin is an American animal rights activist who was born on June 6, 1961, and is currently 62. She is best known for her outspoken advocacy for big cats and other animal welfare causes, as well as her media appearances related to the disappearance of her former husband, Don Lewis.
Carole Baskin has an estimated net worth of $7M. Her wealth is attributed to her Big Cat Rescue Sanctuary and her large presence in the media. She has also taken a business approach to earning money, such as launching her own merchandise, books, and events. She also earns through various media appearances, product endorsements, and other business ventures.
