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Irwin plans a load of crocs
15/10/2003 21:15 - (SA)
Australia - TV Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin wants to snap up more tourists.
The ever-enthusiastic Aussie celebrity, who has made millions wrestling crocodiles, said on Wednesday he plans to open a theme park somewhere near in the eastern city of Brisbane.
He also wants expand his existing Australia Zoo.
The new theme park will initially cost A$100m. No site has yet been chosen. Irwin declined to say who'll bankroll the projects.
Irwin said the park would showcase Australian culture, animals and plants, as well, of course, himself.
"It will be about what makes the crocodile hunter tick," he said. "...having the adventure and the high adrenaline rate that I tend to go for."
That will include rides, interactive events and the "ultimate crocodile experience" - wrestling a simulated croc.
"You don't think I was going to let them wrestle real crocodiles did you?" he said.
Among plans for the expanded zoo is an Everglades boat tour through water infested with, what else? - alligators.
- AP
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