In many parts of the world, including the United States, it is now for private individuals to buy or own a baby tiger as a pet . While there was historically a thriving and loosely regulated private market, recent federal legislation and international treaties have significantly restricted the trade of big cats to protect public safety and animal welfare. Legal Status and Restrictions

: Laws vary by province; for example, Ontario currently has fewer restrictions than other regions.

: Owning tigers is relatively easy due to lax regulations for non-native species, and they are sometimes even sold online. Estimated Costs and Requirements