9. Tippi Hedren’s Lions and ‘Shambala’ Sanctuary
Actress Tippi Hedren, famed for her role in ‘The Birds,’ adopted a lion named Neil and lived with as many as a dozen big cats while creating the Shambala Preserve in California. Her home was featured in LIFE magazine, leading to questions about wild pets in domestic spaces. Hedren later advocated for animal rights and stricter laws on exotic pet ownership.
