Oklahoma is known as one of the more lenient states in the country when it comes to owning exotic animals privately. It is worth noting that not all of Oklahoma's exotic animal encounters have predatory animals like lions or tigers. Owner of the popular animal experience, Nomad's Animal Encounter, commented on the news about Easley and the attack via Facebook. "It's a heartbreaking thing to wake up and hear, those animals were retired circus animal rescues. Several of Oklahoma's exotic animal experiences are considered sanctuaries and rescues for animals, like Crabtree stated before.