This special sees Louis travel to America to investigate the story of a man who has become one of the most controversial and captivating icons of recent times: the gun-toting, self-described 'gay hillbilly' and 'Tiger King' Joe Exotic.
The programme follows Theroux as he travels to the United States to meet people who own animals normally found in Africa and Asia, including big cats and dangerous primates. In the programme, Theroux visits GW Exotic Animal Foundation in Oklahoma.
The story behind Joe Exotic and the infamous G.W. Zoo, featuring interviews with Joe, his ex-employees, rescue leaders, exotic animal experts and others with firsthand knowledge of the animal trafficking and breeding that fueled Joe Exotic's empire.
