These 10 Celebrities Own Zoos in Their Homes!

Celebrities with significant wealth often have the means to create private animal sanctuaries or own rare and expensive pets.

It’s unlikely that many celebrities have actual “zoos” in their homes, but some do own exotic animals or private animal collections that might resemble a personal zoo.

Here are a few examples of celebrities who have been known to have exotic animals or animal collections in their homes:

1. Michael Jackson

• True Zoo? Yes. Michael Jackson famously owned Neverland Ranch, which was more of an amusement park with a zoo. The estate housed numerous animals, including elephants, giraffes, and tigers. Jackson’s love for animals was well-known, and he had a variety of exotic species on the property.

2. Beyoncé and Jay-Z

• True Zoo? While not a traditional zoo, Beyoncé and Jay-Z are known for their love of animals and have been reported to own exotic pets, including a rare breed of white tiger at their mansion. They’ve also been associated with various animal conservation efforts.

3. Nicki Minaj

• True Zoo? Nicki Minaj has an affinity for exotic animals, especially exotic birds and pets, and has shared images of them on her social media. While she doesn’t have a full-fledged zoo, she is known to have a variety of pets that could be considered unusual.

4. Tiger Woods

• True Zoo? Tiger Woods is known to have owned several exotic pets, including rare birds and reptiles. While not a zoo, his home has been home to a number of exotic animals, especially during his marriage to Elin Nordegren.

5. Miley Cyrus

• True Zoo? Miley Cyrus is a vocal animal lover and has owned a variety of pets, including pet pigs, horses, dogs, and even a pet llama. Though she doesn’t have a zoo, her home is known to have numerous animals.

6. Carole Baskin

• True Zoo? Carole Baskin, the star of Tiger King, runs Big Cat Rescue, a sanctuary that takes care of large cats like tigers, lions, and leopards. While she doesn’t have a zoo in her home, her facility is a sanctuary for exotic cats, which she passionately promotes.

7. Kylie Jenner

• True Zoo? Kylie Jenner is known to have exotic pets, including snakes, dogs, and even a pet tiger. However, she does not own a full zoo, but her social media often showcases her love for rare animals.

8. Paris Hilton

• True Zoo? Paris Hilton is known for her love of pets, particularly chihuahuas. She also owns several other exotic pets, but not a full-fledged zoo in her home. Hilton has shared her affinity for animals on her social media, showcasing a variety of pets, but no reports suggest a zoo-like setup.

9. Steve Irwin’s Family

• True Zoo? Steve Irwin, the famous “Crocodile Hunter,” ran the Australia Zoo, a world-renowned animal sanctuary, with his family. While the zoo isn’t in their home, the Irwin family has worked closely with exotic animals for years, and their property has always been closely tied to animal conservation.

10. Johnny Depp

• True Zoo? Johnny Depp has been known to own a variety of exotic animals over the years, including a pet monkey and other unusual pets. Though not a full zoo, Depp has been known to have a variety of unique creatures in his collection.