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I saw footage of the zoo staff all leaving work. They looked devastated. I was there only a few weeks ago and one of the things that struck me most was the way the staff all joked and had fun amongst themselves, a rare thing when there are so many employees. They also love the animals in their charge with as much (well, nearly as much)enthusiasm as Steve himself did and walk around the zoo all day with them on their shoulder or arm or on a leash beside them. I am told that they were all close to Steve.

Many city slickers here thought he was a bit odd. They didn't understand that many of us in the bush still actually use the words he did. I don't think they realized how genuine he was, how much he cared for our wildlife (and that of the rest of the world). I hope that his family have the strength to continue his good works and I wish Terri, Bindi and Bob peace. I also feel for Steve's Dad who lost his wife in a car accident only a few years ago. He started the zoo back in the 70s.