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Grosse Tete, Louisiana: Tony the Truck Stop Tiger (Gone)

Tony lived in a cage at the Tiger Truck Stop beginning in 2001. He died of old age (for a tiger) on Oct. 16, 2017.

Tiger Truck Stop

Directions:
I-10 exit 139, southwest side. Tony's cage is right out front, just off the freeway exit ramp.
Status:
Gone

Visitor Tips and News About Tony the Truck Stop Tiger

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Tiger.

Live Tiger - Tiger Truck Stop

Very small gas station. Ladies room was very cramped. It has a covered picnic area and was landscaped nicely. People were very polite and there were unique gifts.

[Heather, 07/22/2017]

Sleeping tiger.

Live Tiger - Tiger Truck Stop

A nice place to stop and see a tiger.

[Rob Fry, 04/15/2017]

Sign.

Live Tiger - Tiger Truck Stop

Just plain depressing.

[Rachel, 07/28/2016]

Tiger.

Live Tiger - Tiger Truck Stop

Tiger is still there as of 24Jan16. Tiger is well kept. Nice pit stop for the family. Tiger was sleeping when we were there, but we could still see him.

[Janet Ramshur, 01/28/2016]

Tiger stop.

Live Tiger - Tiger Truck Stop

Tony the tiger is still at the Tiger Truck Stop as of January 31, 2014.

[christy miers, 02/02/2014]

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