6 days ago · A tiger preserve owner linked to "Tiger King" Joe Exotic died in a tiger attack during a show, prompting reactions from Exotic and PETA. Sep 22, 2025 · 🐅 Shocking tragedy in Oklahoma: Ryan Easley, a tiger trainer once connected to “Tiger King” Joe Exotic, was killed by a tiger during a show at Growler Pines Tiger Preserve. Easley was known Sep 23, 2025 · Tiger that killed Oklahoma trainer linked to "Tiger King" Joe Exotic New details are emerging after a large tiger fatally attacked an animal handler during the end of a big cat show at a preserve Sep 22, 2025 · A man who was reportedly a former associate of Joe Exotic, one of the many memorable subjects of Netflix’s "Tiger King," was fatally mauled by a tiger during a show in Oklahoma over the weekend. Ryan Easley, 37, was attacked by one of the tigers at the Growler Pines Tiger Preserve near Hugo as horrified patrons watched. Sep 23, 2025 · Easley's passing was also acknowledged by former zookeeper Joseph Maldonado, more popularly known as Joe Exotic, profiled in the smash hit Netflix documentary series "Tiger King." Maldonado is serving a 21-year sentence at Fort Worth's Federal Medical Center after he was convicted in a highly-publicized murder-for-hire case. Sep 22, 2025 · The "Tiger King" star said he was "sick of being exploited for headlines" following Ryan Easley's death. Animal handler Ryan Easley was killed by a tiger at the Growler Pines Tiger Preserve on Saturday. The preserve confirmed Easley’s death in a Facebook post the following day, calling him “a 1 day ago · “Tiger King” trainer Ryan Easley died after a tiger attack, highlighting the hidden dangers of wildlife encounters and the importance of ethical, animal-friendly tourism. Sep 22, 2025 · Animal Handler Who Worked with “Tiger King” Star Joe Exotic Killed in Tiger Attack Ryan Easley was fatally attacked by a tiger at a preserve in Oklahoma on Saturday, Sept. 20, according to the Sep 22, 2025 · A tiger

handler linked to “Tiger King” Joe Exotic was killed Saturday by one of the big cats at the Oklahoma preserve where he worked, according to the facility.