When Carole Baskin, a big cat enthusiast, learns that when fellow exotic animal lover Joe "Exotic" Schreibvogel is breeding and using his big cats for profit, she sets out to shut down his venture, inciting a quickly escalating rivalry. But Carole has a checkered past of her own and when the claws come out, Joe will stop at nothing to expose what he sees as her hypocrisy.
A feud is born between a woman devoted to saving big cats and the owner of an exotic animal zoo.
Joe road-trips to Florida as Carole sets her sights on taking down another big cat owner.
Carole sues Joe, who retaliates by spreading an old rumor that she killed her ex-husband.
Joe's videos threaten Carole's legislative efforts. Joe tries to elevate his Internet presence.
Carole tries to turn those closest to Joe against him. Rick films a wedding at the zoo.
Joe finds a new partner and pursues his political aspirations. Carole prepares for Congress.
Joe finds a solution to his problems with Carole. Carole hires a security detail.
Joe and Dillon go on the run. Meanwhile, a discovery is made at the zoo and Carole prepares to testify.
