Tiger King Facts That Will Make This Show Seem Even Crazier

Turtle Lover

Co-directors Eric Goode and Rebecca Chaiklin have always been big fans of all animals, and that doesn't just mean tigers. In fact, prior to beginning work on the smash hit docuseries, Eric Goode had an animal passion project of his own in the works. Though his movie was about tigers, his love was for turtles. He even founded the Turtle Conservancy back in 2005.

Nightlife Scene

When he's not saving the turtles or filming the tigers, Eric Goode might be out on the town. He opened a nightclub in 1983 known for it's constantly changing themes. Area, the nightclub, drew in huge crowds every single night and included some big names. Madonna, Bianca Jagger, and Cher all partied with Goode. Since then, he has opened The Bowery Hotel, The Jane Hotel, and Waverly Inn. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.