The Australia Zoo, founded by the late Steve Irwin, is fire-free and has taken in as many animals as possible affected by the horrific fires across Australia.
Queensland, Australia – The Irwin family have honoured Steve’s legacy by opening their zoo to the injured and displaced animals from across Australia. The devastating fires are said to have killed millions of animals, decimated the already declining Koala Bear numbers and destroyed crucial habitats of animals with almost nowhere else to go.
It has been absolutely heartbreaking seeing the images and videos of animals fleeing for their lives. That is why every story about an animal being rescued, warms our hearts. It is hard to think about it, but we are glad there are so many people out there willing to risk their lives for animals in need!
The Australia Zoo located on the Sun Coast of Queensland has been fortunate not to be affected by the fires meaning they have been able to create a safe haven for injured animals.
Bindi Irwin, daughter of the late Steve Irwin, shared an update that the zoo was safe and that they were taking in as many animals as possible, and had treated a whopping 90,000 animals at their wildlife hospital (not all related to the fire) over the past few years.
Not only has the zoo honoured Steve, but also Bindi’s grandmother, for who their animal hospital was named after.
“With so many devastating fires within Australia, my heart breaks for the people and wildlife who have lost so much. I wanted to let you know that we are SAFE. There are no fires near us AustraliaZoo or our conservation properties. Our Wildlife Hospital is busier than ever though, having officially treated over 90,000 patients. My parents dedicated our Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital to my beautiful grandmother. We will continue to honour her by being Wildlife Warriors and saving as many lives as we can.” – Bindi Irwin
While habitats recover after the end of the fires, the zoo will keep all animals at their conservation centres until they can be released back to the wild.
Robert Irwin, son of Steve Irwin, shared a heartwarming photo on his Instagram of their 90,000th patient, an orphaned platypus.
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