Big cats such as lions and tigers are awe-inspiring, beautiful animals. ... Many people keep big cats like bobcats, tigers, and lions as pets. Tigers and lions are surprisingly easy and inexpensive to purchase as pets.

Can you domesticate a lion?

Lions are large and wild animals and can easily overpower and kill their owners at any moment. While lions can be trained during their cub years by professional lion trainers, they aren't a domesticated species and can never be tamed because of their potential for aggression.

Can I pet baby lion?

Petting a big cat cub is harmful to the animals, according to animal welfare organisations. The temptation to cuddle or pet a lion cub might be inevitable, but it truly is just a big scam. In doing so, you become part of the problem, says FOUR PAWS South Africa, an animal welfare organisation with a global footprint.