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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.




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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 Experience: 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 touring 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 welcome when accompanied by an adult.


Raul Rekow

Percussionist with Carlos Santana
Raul Rekow donates a portion of the profits from his signature line congas and bongos to the Big Cat Encounters Foundation which makes a positive difference to the future of big cats throughout the world.

Your host, Karl Mitchell

Your host, Karl Mitchell, is a world renowned animal expert. For 20 years, he has trained and provided domestic and exotic animals for movies, commercials, rock videos and fashion photography. Your contact with trained "movie star" tigers, ligers and lions will provide you with an experience of a lifetime.

A true animal lover, Karl invites you to share an afternoon with him and his very special children.