Joe Taft
Founder and operator of the Exotic Feline Rescue Center in Centerpoint, Indiana, who has cared for hundreds of lions, tigers, leopards, and other big cats over decades and runs the USDA-licensed rescue facility.
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Mar 27, 2026 • 13min
Exotic Feline Rescue Center (Classic)
Joe Taft, founder and operator of the Exotic Feline Rescue Center in Indiana who has cared for hundreds of big cats. He describes the center’s scale and why many captive-bred lions, tigers, and leopards cannot be released. He tells stories of human-bonded animals like Frosty, contrasts USDA standards with his larger enclosures, and explains why private ownership often fails.
May 1, 2024 • 13min
Exotic Feline Rescue Center
Joe Taft, a pioneer in raising and rescuing big cats in Indiana, shares his journey from a few feline friends to caring for hundreds of these majestic creatures. Explore the mission of the Exotic Feline Rescue Center, the care of big cats, and the challenges of living with exotic feline pets. Follow Joe's inspiring mission to provide sanctuary for over 140 mistreated big cats at his rescue center.
