: An adult tiger eats up to 88 pounds of meat at once, costing approximately $10,000 per year .
: Proper, escape-proof habitats can cost between $20,000 and $250,000 .
as a pet is no longer legal for private citizens in the United States due to the Big Cat Public Safety Act passed in December 2022.
: Specialized veterinary visits can reach $20,000 , and moving a tiger often requires a "squeeze cage" ($20,000) and a forklift.
: The lifetime cost of owning a single tiger can exceed $1.1 million . Interested in Buying a Big Cat? - Big Cat Rescue