24th Genesis Awards

The transcript details the journey of Tippi Hedren, an actress and animal advocate, in her commitment to protecting big cats. Her daughter recounts how Tippi's passion began in 1970 when they acquired their first lion, leading to the creation of the film 'Roar'. This experience opened Tippi's eyes to the challenges and ethical considerations of working with exotic animals. Consequently, she established the Shambhala Preserve to provide a natural habitat for big cats.

What inspired Tippi Hedren to start working with big cats?

• A visit to a zoo

• Her daughter's interest in animals

• The plight of big cats in the 1970s

• Her role in a wildlife documentary

Who is Tippi Hedren?

• A zookeeper

• A famous wildlife photographer

• An actress and animal advocate

• A lion tamer

What was the significance of the film 'Roar' in Tippi Hedren's life?

• It marked the start of her hands-on experience with exotic animals

• It was her first acting role

• It was a fictional story about lions

• It was a documentary about her life

What ethical question did Tippi Hedren consider after working with exotic animals?

• Should they be released into the wild?

• Is it profitable to keep them?

• Is it humane to keep them as pets?

• Can they be trained for movies?

What was the purpose of establishing the Shambhala Preserve?

• To train big cats for films

• To provide a natural environment for big cats

• To create a zoo for public visits

• To sell exotic animals