Carole Baskin, a passionate advocate for big cats, discovers that Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel, another exotic animal aficionado, is breeding and exploiting his big cats for financial gain. Determined to put an end to his operations, she sparks a rapidly intensifying feud. However, Carole’s own past is not without controversy, and as tensions rise, Joe becomes relentless in his mission to reveal what he perceives as her double standards.