Croc Hunter's Dad Bob Irwin quits Australia Zoo

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See More... BOB Irwin, father of Crocodile Hunter Steve, has snubbed his daughter-in-law Terri and quit Australia Zoo, vowing to keep his son's dream alive elsewhere.
In a heartfelt resignation letter, Mr Irwin has told of his difficult decision to leave the conservation and tourism operation he helped build over 36 years.
His departure follows claims by zoo staff and volunteers of a feud with Terri Irwin over treatment of staff, management of Wildlife Warriors and the commercial direction of the world-famous attraction.
Mr Irwin provided his statement exclusively to the Sunday Herald Sun yesterday, angry that zoo management had refused to make it public on Friday, instead sending out words "that were not his". He thanks zoo staff, Animal Hospital workers, Wildlife Warriors and "all Steve's friends out there", but makes no reference to Terri or her contribution to his son's conservation empire or to the raising of Mr Irwin's grandchildren Bindi and Bob.
Mr Irwin pays tribute to his son, who died after a stingray's barb pierced his heart in September 2006.
"You may rest assured that Judy (Bob's partner) and I will continue with Steve's dream, with the passion and commitment he would expect," he said. Celebs and Bubs