Australia Zoo cash dries up without Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin

[Snakes Incorporated]

CROCODILE Hunter Steve Irwin died five years ago today and the loss of his star power and his millions is being felt at the zoo he helped found on the Sunshine Coast.


Takings at Australia Zoo plummeted since his death, with analysts estimating the zoo's annual profit from gate takings and merchandise have fallen to $3.5 million from income of about $70 million, which is poured back into the zoo and conservation.
Its wildlife hospital charity has been handed a three-year, $150,000 lifeline from the regional council.
Irwin's widow, Terri, attributes the slump to the economic climate and has sold properties, cut back on staff and postponed some expansion plans.

http://www.news.com.au/business/aust...-1226128929657

[wolfy-hound]

It's a pity since the zoo was doing a lot of captive breeding, especially of endangered species. Hopefully it survives and makes a come back.

[Aes_Sidhe]

That's Sad... But Hey at least we have programs on Animal Planet like "Monsters Human Eating Snakes"

[AK907]

That's Sad... But Hey at least we have programs on Animal Planet like "Monsters Human Eating Snakes"

Yeah, really!

I haven't watched Animal Planet in years.

[EvergladesExotics]

Yea, I can't help but feel that if Steve were still here spreading his message of respect versus fear, Animal Planet wouldnt have "Man Eating Super Snake" and "Man Eaters" airing Miss you Steve-o!!!

[EverEvolvingExotics]

Yea, I can't help but feel that if Steve were still here spreading his message of respect versus fear, Animal Planet wouldnt have "Man Eating Super Snake" and "Man Eaters" airing Miss you Steve-o!!!

I agree fully!