How Much Are Tiger Cubs?

According to Big Cat Rescue, a tiger cub is at the top of the price range for exotic cats, at around $7,500.

Can I buy a tiger cub?

But the more alarming fact is that it's not illegal—and actually terrifyingly easy—to buy or sell a tiger in the United States. It's actually simpler in many states to purchase a tiger cub than to go to your local humane society and adopt a puppy.

How much is a white tiger cub?

White tiger cubs sell for $5,000 each. Since tigers can have two litters a year of eight cubs, a breeder can earn $80,000 a year. Many of these white tiger cubs are sold to small businesses that travel around the country displaying them as props and charging tourists to take pictures with them.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.