Zion Wildlife Gardens Ltd
Media Statement January 18, 2012 1
Zion Wildlife Gardens Ltd
Rabobank New Zealand has confirmed the Receivers
of Zion Wildlife Gardens Ltd are moving forward with plans
to sell the park (with the wildlife) to an interested
purchaser, with a conditional contract now in place.
Rabobank General Manager New Zealand Ben Russell said
the Receivers are acting to ensure the wildlife park is sold
as a going concern, with the wildlife remaining in the park.
“There is not, and has never been, any intention to
euthanize any animals at Zion Wildlife Gardens. The welfare
of the wildlife is a priority – they are being very well
cared for and the planned sale of the park would enable them
to remain in place,” he said.
A Court hearing in
Auckland today was part of action solely focussed on
facilitating the sale process and ensuring Zion Wildlife
Gardens continues as a going concern with the wildlife in
place.
All further comment will be made by Receivers
PriceWaterhouseCoopers New Zealand.