A high school in Miami is in trouble after hiring a live tiger as a feature for its jungle themed prom.
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Christopher Columbus High School hired the animal - which was kept in a small cage and videoed frantically pacing the perimeter by students - for the event and has been slammed by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) for putting the wild animal in a stressful situation.
And teens at the event held by the private Catholic school for boys were able to pose with lemurs, a parrot and a fox which were also hired for the event.
Principal David Pugh later apologised for the use of the animal in the prom celebration.
He said: ''We recognize this decision has offended some and for that we apologize.
''Although it was in a controlled environment and handled by professionals approved by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation, we understand how some individuals may be concerned.''