Bhagavan Mahamayavi "Doc" Antle, is an American animal trainer, roadside zoo operator, and felon convicted of wildlife trafficking.
Antle began raising dogs in his youth, and started operating a private zoo in 1983. Antle has worked as an animal trainer for films including Ace Ventura and Dr. Doolittle in addition to appearing as a guest on several television shows. In 2020, he was featured in the first season of Netflix true crime documentary series Tiger King. Antle was the subject of a follow-up documentary Tiger King: The Doc Antle Story released in December 2021.
Antle has faced accusations of animal cruelty throughout his career.
