Larsa Pippen swims with tigers at the controversial Tiger King star Doc Antle’s Myrtle Beach Safari

Kim Kardashian‘s former friend Larsa Pippen was clearly feeling fierce this week when she whipped up enough courage to go swimming with tigers.

The 46-year-old estranged wife of Scottie Pippen took her children on a trip Wednesday to the Myrtle Beach Safari in South Carolina for a close encounters with the majestic cats and some inquisitive chimpanzees. 

The animal sanctuary, which offers paid tours and meet-ups with the animals for visitors, is run by the controversial self-described conservationist Doc Antle, who was featured extensively in the 2020 Netflix docuseries Tiger King.

No fear: Larsa Pippen, 46, went swimming with the tigers on Wednesday during a family trip to the Myrtle Beach Safari in South Carolina

Larsa’s trip included a stunning encounter with two tiger cubs in a pool.

The cubs, named Bashkar and Balavan, were both as large as medium-sized dogs.

The reality star rocked a soft smile as she held one of the stunning striped creatures in her arms, while a helper lifted another cub up so that it could rest its head and massive paw on her shoulder.

Larsa was dressed appropriately to swim with tigers with a low-cut orange bathing suit that highlighted her cleavage. 

Stunning: Larsa's trip included a stunning encounter with two tiger cubs in a pool. The cubs, named Bashkar and Balavan, were both as large as medium-sized dogs

Stunning: Larsa’s trip included a stunning encounter with two tiger cubs in a pool. The cubs, named Bashkar and Balavan, were both as large as medium-sized dogs

Majestic: She rocked a tiger-stripe orange bathing suit while holding an adult tiger in the pool

Majestic: She rocked a tiger-stripe orange bathing suit while holding an adult tiger in the pool

The ribbed ensemble featured hazy black horizontal stripes to help her blend in with the majestic tigers.

In addition to the adorable cubs, Larsa wrapped her arms around a stunning adult tiger, Bodi, as it swam around the pool to cool down.

The former basketball wife didn’t betray any fear, even though the tiger’s jaws alone were as big as her head. 

Cute: The group had a more relaxed encounter with a group of baby chimpanzees, including six-month-old Tara and 18-month-old Agnada

Cute: The group had a more relaxed encounter with a group of baby chimpanzees, including six-month-old Tara and 18-month-old Agnada

Larsa was joined by her family on the VIP trip, including Preston, 19, Justin, 16, and Sophia, 12, all of whom she shares with her Chicago Bulls star husband.

The group had a more relaxed encounter with a group of baby chimpanzees, including six-month-old Tara and 18-month-old Agnada.

As the safari’s website notes, chimpanzees have multiple times the strength of a human, even though they may appear smaller.

Adults tend to be particularly aggressive, and their strength can make them a lethal threat, though the juvenile’s Larsa’s family met were peaceful. 

Family affair: Larsa was joined by her family on the VIP trip, including Preston, 19, Justin, 16, and Sophia, 12, all of whom she shares with her Chicago Bulls star husband

Family affair: Larsa was joined by her family on the VIP trip, including Preston, 19, Justin, 16, and Sophia, 12, all of whom she shares with her Chicago Bulls star husband

Back in black: Preston, who wore an all-black set of sweats, also got to hold one of the chimpanzees, and he broke into a smile as it reached up to nuzzle his chin

Back in black: Preston, who wore an all-black set of sweats, also got to hold one of the chimpanzees, and he broke into a smile as it reached up to nuzzle his chin

The social media star looked at peace as she cradled one of the furry chimps in her hands while it wrapped an arm around her neck.

She was dressed casually for the time outdoors with a pair of pale yellow sweatpants and a low-key white graphic T-shirt.

She also brought along a black backpack and kept her caramel-colored locks tied up in a tall top knot.

Preston, who wore an all-black set of sweats, also got to hold one of the chimpanzees, and he broke into a smile as it reached up to nuzzle his chin. 

Low key: Justin sported a shock of curly blonde hair and had on a black hoodie and matching black athletic shorts with white Nike trainers

Low key: Justin sported a shock of curly blonde hair and had on a black hoodie and matching black athletic shorts with white Nike trainers

Cleaning up: He sat on a picnic blanket and mimicked grooming one of the chimps from behind while seated cross-legged

Cleaning up: He sat on a picnic blanket and mimicked grooming one of the chimps from behind while seated cross-legged

Just babies: Adults chimps tend to be particularly aggressive, and their superior strength can make them a lethal threat, though the juvenile's Larsa's family met were peaceful

Just babies: Adults chimps tend to be particularly aggressive, and their superior strength can make them a lethal threat, though the juvenile’s Larsa’s family met were peaceful

Sweet: The adorable ape showed off its intelligence and sociability by giving Justin a high-five while hanging from one of the guides' arms

Sweet: The adorable ape showed off its intelligence and sociability by giving Justin a high-five while hanging from one of the guides’ arms

Justin sported a shock of curly blonde hair and had on a black hoodie and matching black athletic shorts with white Nike trainers.

He sat on a picnic blanket and mimicked grooming one of the chimps from behind while seated cross-legged.

Chimpanzees represent the closest living relative to humans, sharing 98 percent of their genes with people. 

The adorable ape showed off its intelligence and sociability by giving Justin a high-five while hanging from one of the guides’ arms.

Matching: Sophia was dressed in all black like her brothers

Matching: Sophia was dressed in all black like her brothers

Sweet: She got an affectionate display from one of the diaper-clad chimpanzees as it gave her a hug

Sweet: She got an affectionate display from one of the diaper-clad chimpanzees as it gave her a hug

Sophia, who was dressed in all black like her brothers, also got an affectionate display from one of the diaper-clad chimpanzees as it gave her a hug.

Both the tigers and the chimpanzees are designated as endangered, but the rare red ruffed lemur is considered more critically endangered.

The inquisitive primate, which was the size of a small dog, sported a lovely thick rust-colored coat, along with a lengthy black face and a bushy black tail to help it grab on to tree branches.

The Myrtle Beach Safari, which is run through  The Institute for Greatly Endangered and Rare Species (T.I.G.E.R.S.) is run by Doc Antle, an animal trainer and zoo keeper who has dubbed himself a conservationist.

Antle has been fined numerous times by the USDA for various instances of animal mistreatment, and in 2019 the safari was raided by law enforcement officials.

In October 2020, Antle was indicted on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges for alleged wildlife trafficking, violations of the Endangered Species Act and animal cruelty.

He was featured in the 2020 Netflix documentary Tiger King 

Gorgeous: Both the tigers and the chimpanzees are designated as endangered, but the rare red ruffed lemur is considered more critically endangered

Gorgeous: Both the tigers and the chimpanzees are designated as endangered, but the rare red ruffed lemur is considered more critically endangered

Controversial: The Myrtle Beach Safari, which is run through The Institute for Greatly Endangered and Rare Species (T.I.G.E.R.S.) is run by Doc Antle, an animal trainer and zoo keeper who has dubbed himself a conservationist

Controversial: The Myrtle Beach Safari, which is run through The Institute for Greatly Endangered and Rare Species (T.I.G.E.R.S.) is run by Doc Antle, an animal trainer and zoo keeper who has dubbed himself a conservationist

Legal trouble: In October 2020, the Tiger King fixture was indicted on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges for alleged wildlife trafficking, violations of the Endangered Species Act and animal cruelty

Legal trouble: In October 2020, the Tiger King fixture was indicted on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges for alleged wildlife trafficking, violations of the Endangered Species Act and animal cruelty

Larsa has recently been staying in Miami, Florida, after her home on the West Coast was vandalized and robbed.

Late last year, she was linked to the Minnesota Timberwolves player Malik Beasley, 24, after photos of the two together at a mall in Miami emerged.

Beasley’s wife Monica Yao filed for divorce shortly after the pictures were released, and Larsa later claimed on Instagram that the two were separated before she and Beasley were seen together.

A furious Yao responded to the tweet, calling it ‘100% false.’

‘Continue to speak on my name and my relationship and we’re going to have issues. Receipts don’t lie. Let’s not go there. I think you’ve embarrassed yourself enough already,’ she wrote.

Larsa and Malik were subsequently seen spending the holidays together. 

New love: Larsa has recently been linked to Minnesota Timberwolves player Malik Beasley, 24. After photos of the two emerged late last year, his wife Monica Yao filed for divorce

New love: Larsa has recently been linked to Minnesota Timberwolves player Malik Beasley, 24. After photos of the two emerged late last year, his wife Monica Yao filed for divorce