Craig Busch

Craig Busch

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Craig Busch, often referred to as 'The Lion Man,' is known for founding Zion Wildlife Gardens, which later became the Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary. His tenure at the park was marked by both popularity and controversy, culminating in significant financial difficulties and safety incidents, including the tragic death of a zookeeper.

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Craig Busch is a celebrity big cat handler who featured on a television show that brought minor fame to the sanctuary.

Troubled New Zealand wildlife park euthanizes two lions, fate of five more unclear | New Zealand
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-06
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Craig Busch, dubbed 'The Lion Man', was the controversial founder of the park when it was still under its original name Zion Wildlife Gardens.

Bolton Equities to euthanise ageing lions at Whangārei wildlife park
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-11-03
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