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Our Australia Zoo

© Chris Ebben

Our Australia Zoo

Uploaded: September 20, 2006

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These pictures were taken in 2003 when I visited Australia Zoo with some my family. The main picture is of Steve & Terri on their way to do a show. Below is my niece Tylah, looking at a Koala, a sleeping Kangaroo & a baby Goat sleeping in a feed bowl. If you ever get the chance to visit you will have a great day in this clean, well run animal exhibit/world. I find it very hard to believe what has happened & am at a loss to find the words to write about it. I hope you can visit.

Comments

September 21, 2006

Chris that is a new tribute to Steve Irwin. Even I was a big fan of Steve and his work. #526227

Chris Ebben September 21, 2006

It is a terrible shame that this has happened. I feel so sorry for his family & all the animals he could have helped. Australia Zoo is such a beautiful place to visit, it is so clean & all the animals are so well looked after. Thanks for your input. #3338713

Joyce Baldassarre September 21, 2006

You are soooooooooooo fortunate to have been able to see Steve live. The last time I felt such a loss was when Princess Diana died. My heart breaks for Terri, Bindi and Bob. These are great shots!!! I know his dream will continue. CROCKS RULE! #3338910

Colette M. Metcalf September 21, 2006

Wonderful tribute, Chris! #3338924

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic September 21, 2006

Nice work Chris. I also feel bad for the family. I loved watching is shows. You were lucky to have gone to see him and have these photos. #3339883

William Moore September 21, 2006

loved steve he family and his show...saw the memorial service on discovery channel...terrific tribute and shots #3340018

Ann Bruynseels September 23, 2006

Very creative #3349532

Brenda Sides level-classic September 23, 2006

Chris, I was saddened when Steve Irwin died...wonderful tribute. #3352253

Donna W. Neal September 24, 2006

Very nice tribute Chris. We are all shocked and saddened by Steve's death. And you are right it is the same "can't believe it happened" just like Diana, President Kennedy and the World trade centers. Just icons gone in a moment's time. #3353237

Jenny Bosmans September 24, 2006

Wonderful tribute and very well presented, Chris! :) #3353270

Roxanne M. Bubar September 24, 2006

What a lovely collage and tribute. #3353290

Theresa Marie Jones level-deluxe September 24, 2006

He had so much joy in his heart for animals how could we not love him!
You have some great memories of him Chris!! #3355475

Sam Britt September 24, 2006

Great tribute for a wonderful man. He will definitely be missed by many.
Sam #3355621

Crystal M. Gove September 25, 2006

WOW...what a FANTASTIC tribute to Steve Irwin, Chris! You were so lucky to have seen this awesome man in person. His energy and enthusiasm for what he did was AMAZING. I really hope that his team of people keep up his work, because that's probably what he would have wanted :o). WONDERFUL JOB!!! #3358358

Esther Smith September 26, 2006

This is such an awesome collage and tribute, Chris! Well done! #3366183

Z. Banu September 28, 2006

Wow!!!!!Chirs your work is excellent this is Wonderful Tribute to late Steve yes he was a great hero brave man I used watch his show in tv you are so lucky u saw him in real. #3379540

John Connolly September 28, 2006

A very fitting tribute to a great Australian, Chris.
I have visited the Australia Zoo on 4 occasions, and have always missed Steve, last time he was out rescuing a Koala in trouble. #3381284

Susie Peek-Swint October 04, 2006

What a great collage and tribute to Steve Irwin ~ also sadly missed here in the UK :(
regards, susie #3405345

Chris Ebben October 10, 2006

Thank you all for your much appreciated comments. #3431440

Sherry Sturgis October 29, 2006

What a lovely tribute you composed in this image, Chris! I hope some day I can visit the Australia zoo! But thanks to photographers like you, I can visit via the internet... Thank You! #3520387

Mary E. Heinz December 31, 2006

Chris, thank you for commenting on my
photo..."Before and After"..looks like
you could give me some PhotoShop "design" lessons...

Beautiful tribute....love this....
have you, or have you thought of
sending the family a copy...I'm sure
they would be appreciative... #3765383

January 20, 2007

chris this is wonderful my friend! you are so very lucky to be from australia...i can only dream of visiting there some day.....i actually checked on tickets the other day...of course it was more than I can afford but maybe someday!!! thanks so much for putting this for all to see!!!i put a tribute to him on my personal website. #3843253

Chris Ebben January 23, 2007

Thank you all for your welcomed comments. It was good to make such happy tribute, for such a sad event in our lives. Jacqueline, when you come over to Australia Zoo, I'll meet you there!!! #3856809

Dianna Hauf May 06, 2007

Oh, my word, Chris! I welled up with tears at seeing this! I grew up watching Steve from even before he was so well known while he was working with his dad! I was devastated when he died! How incredibly wonderful is this piece! You are truly blessed to be living in such a beautiful place and to have visited his zoo! You are amazing... #4254520

Mitch Spence level-classic May 17, 2007

This was great to see, Chris. I so much enjoyed all the TV programs and will miss them. Perhaps I'll get to visit Australia one of these days and get to see this place. #4293453

Chris Ebben May 17, 2007

Thanks Dianna & Mitch, I appreciate your comments so much. Australia Zoo is so good, I can't begin to tell you & if you ever get over here, I'm sure you'd enjoy it as much as I did. #4295548

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