Outback drama!
The zoo run by the late Steve Irwin is not facing closure despite claims it is crippled by debt, his widow has stressed.
This week that just five years after the Crocodile Hunter’s death at the hands of a sting ray, the zoo was rumored to be on the brink of being closed down due to financial problems.
Terri Irwin has insisted the tourist attraction is comfortable.
“I have absolutely no intention of closing Australia Zoo. Our wildlife hospital is running, our wildlife experiences are continuing, and we fund our conservation projects with people who come into Australia Zoo. Nothing has closed. Nothing will close.”
Her comments came after two former employees said the zoo was in mountains of debt and would be unlikely to survive the year.
Former receptionist Amy-Lee Hines told New Idea:
“A lot of people are scared to tell the truth but the truth needs to be told.”
We’re not sure what to think.
But just incase… let’s all take a trip down under and help support Australian Zoo!
[Image via WENN.]