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Ranch Itinerary

The Big Cat Encounters Ranch is located in Pahrump, Nevada, a short distance from Las Vegas.

You will be picked up at your hotel between noon and 12:30 in a 4-wheel drive suburban.

In approximately 1 hour, you will arrive at the big cat reserve in rustic Pahrump, Nevada.

You will spend about an hour exploring the reserve and have your picture taken with a noble Bengal tiger.

You will be safely returned to your point of origin at approximately 4:00 p.m., with proof of your great adventure suitable for framing.

Casual attire is recommended; dress appropriately to accommodate the outside temperature of Las Vegas. Remember, the big cat reserve is a rustic, desert ranch inhabited by wild Bengal tigers.

Children

Children welcome when accompanied by an adult.




Press Room

PawsAbilities writes:

"You oughta be a star... Okay, so you don't have beauty, brains, or the talent it takes to be a star. But wait, maybe your dog is a star just waiting to be born. In case you have haven't noticed lately. almost every commercial on television has a dog in it. How do those dogs get on television or in the movies."

Karl's Ranch in Pahrump resembles a zoo where he keeps 5 rare tigers, both white and tabby hetrozigous species. Almost all of them have been featured in movies, commercials, or fashion magazines.

"Every animal has the potential to act" says Karl Mitchell, owner of All Acting Animals. Karl has been supplying exotioc and domestic animals for film and stage for 20 years.

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Trainer teaches animals how to act naturally
- Las Vegas Review Journal

Began with his cat

Karl began animal communication with his cat, "Mitten". She would ride on the handlebars of his motorcycle which caught the attention of Hollywood's top animal trainer, Ray Berwick. An apprenticeship followed, with Karl Working at Universal Studios, training and presenting animal stars for major feature films and TV shows. Shows include "Omen II", "High Anxiety", "Baretta", and "Circus of the Stars".



Big Cat Encounters

Experience a Once in a Lifetime, "One-on-One" personal encounter with one of the planets most powerful, precious, and dangerous species. A once in a lifetime, edu-tainment experience. Parties Welcome.

One of the most unique tourist destinations in Pahrump is the Big Cat Encounters Ranch. Located in south Pahrump on five acres of grassland, the Ranch offers the opportunity for vistors to see tigers up close and personal.

Currently, the ranch has 5 rare tigers both white and tabby hetrozigous species, a liger and ten rescued stray dogs. Visitors can pet the tigers and romp with the baby tigers, who are as playful as kittens. The Ranch also offers a "Swim with the Tiger" program and a unique "Big Cat Educational Program".

Karl Mitchell, owner and operator of Big Cat Encounters Ranch, started in the animal world 25 years ago when he trained his house cat to ride on his motorcycle with him. A veteran animal trainer was impressed and invited Karl to help him in his business. Eventually Mitchell became a sort of animal guru, able to train animals ranging from antelope to zebras. His real passion has become the big cats of Africa and tigers from India.

Big Cat Encounters 2010

Feeding Buk, the tiger cub

Feeding Shakti the Baby White Tiger

Your Personal Bengal Tiger Experience

Make your next event more memorable with a Bengal Tiger!

Karl Mitchell's ranch in Pahrump, Nevada resembles a zoo where he keeps 5 rare tigers, both white and tabby hetrozigous species. Almost all of them have been featured in movies, films, and fashion magazines. Karl works with Universal Studios in Los Angeles. When a producer calls and needs a particular animal for a commercial or movie, he fills the spot.