Most people would find working with large exotic animals to be a scary proposition. As the existence of zoos and animal sanctuaries illustrate, not everyone feels that way however. Throughout the nation, including in the state of California, individuals train to work with animals such as lions and tigers through schooling and internships. While the interactions these individuals have with the animals are often uneventful, it only takes one instance of a problem occurring and it is too late. Sadly, the family one young woman working at an exotic zoo near Fresno recently learned that firsthand.