Bhagavan Mahamayavi "Doc" Antle, born Kevin Antle on March 25, 1960, is an American animal trainer and roadside zoo operator whose colorful career and legal troubles thrust him into the international spotlight through the hit Netflix documentary series Tiger King. Known for his flamboyant persona, flowing robes, and larger-than-life tiger-handling demonstrations, Antle built a decades-long career in the exotic animal entertainment industry before his actions caught up with him in the form of federal convictions for wildlife trafficking and money laundering.

Antle's fascination with animals began in his youth, when he started raising dogs. He transitioned into the exotic animal world in 1983, when he began operating a private zoo that would eventually grow into the sprawling Myrtle Beach Safari preserve in South Carolina. Over the years, Antle leveraged his animal-handling skills into a career in Hollywood, working as a trainer on major studio films including Ace Ventura: Pet Detective and Dr. Dolittle, where his big cats and other exotic animals appeared alongside stars like Jim Carrey and Eddie Murphy. His reputation as a charismatic showman also earned him guest appearances on various television programs, where he showcased his animals and promoted his conservation-themed presentations.

Antle's rise to mainstream fame came in 2020 when he was featured prominently in the first season of Tiger King, the Netflix true crime documentary that chronicled the eccentric and often dangerous world of big-cat collectors. While the series focused heavily on Joe Exotic and Carole Baskin, Antle emerged as a memorable supporting figure, known for his polished image and controversial breeding practices. The exposure brought renewed scrutiny to his operations, culminating in a follow-up documentary, Tiger King: The Doc Antle Story, which premiered in December 2021 and delved deeper into allegations of animal cruelty, exploitation, and his fraught relationships with employees.

Throughout his career, Antle faced persistent accusations of animal mistreatment, with former staffers and animal rights groups alleging that his facilities prioritized profit over the welfare of his animals. These allegations eventually caught the attention of law enforcement. In 2020, the Attorney General of Virginia charged Antle with felony wildlife trafficking following an investigation into the illegal sale of endangered species. He was convicted in 2023, fined $10,000, and banned from owning wildlife in Virginia for five years. The legal troubles escalated further in 2022 when the FBI arrested Antle on federal charges of wildlife trafficking and conspiracy to commit money laundering. In July 2025, he was sentenced to 12 months and one day in federal prison, ordered to pay a $55,000 fine, and placed under three years of supervised release, effectively bringing an end to his unregulated reign over the exotic animal trade.