An adult tiger eats up to 40 pounds of meat daily, totaling roughly $2,000–$3,000 annually .
The "purchase price" of the tiger is the smallest portion of the expense.
An 8-foot high perimeter fence is often a legal requirement to prevent escapes.
A secure enclosure can cost at least $100,000 , requiring high-gauge chain-link fencing, a secure roof, and at least 5 acres of land.
Most U.S. states have bans on big cat ownership. A few states, like Nevada , may allow it with specific permits from the state’s Fish and Wildlife Department.