According to recent reports, Steve Irwin's zoo is facing permanent closure in upcoming months. Terri Irwin denies the problems they are facing are any different from problems other zoos face.
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(According to a different article, Australian zoos may not necessarily be supported by government money. I think the zoo has to be involved directly with species conversation, but I couldn't find a definitive answer to that. Wildlife Warriors Worldwide is funded partially by Australian government money, but no mention of whether Irwin's zoo has a partnership with them.)
http://www.news.com.au/business/breaking-news/crikey-irwins-legacy-in-the-red-as-australia-zoo-crippled-by-debt/story-e6frfkur-1226009219474
The situation is very sad both in terms of Irwin's legacy as well as the fact that zoos are vital in terms of entertainment, education, and preservation. I do understand though how the problems began. Whenever there is a visionary somewhere, the people who subsequently must take over will never be able to do what the original visionary intended. They should have focused efforts on other , possibly similar ideas that they knew they could accomplish. It is sad to see such an important piece of culture and preservation in the decline.
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