November 2011
6 November 2011
Congratulations to our fearless director Terri Irwin, who was awarded the Marie Watson-Blake Award for Outstanding Contribution by an Individual at the recent Queensland Tourism Awards held in Brisbane last Friday night!
The award recognises Terri's extraordinary personal and professional achievements and contribution over the past 19 years to the Australian, and in particular the Queensland, tourism industry. Terri recently appeared on Oprah's Ultimate Australian Adventure, and was the face of G'day USA.
Terri said she was honoured to receive the award, which comes as Australia Zoo prepares to celebrate Steve Irwin Day on 15 November.
"Steve and I shared a vision of becoming the ultimate, global zoological destination, and every day I continue to work at growing this vision into reality," Terri said.
Following in the footsteps of the hugely successful The Crocodile Hunter documentaries, seen in over 150 countries, Australia Zoo is currently in partnership with Fremantle Media Productions to once again shine light on Queensland and Australia.
"I'm proud to be continuing Steve's legacy by showcasing our awesome saltwater crocodiles on film, around the planet," Terri said. "We're so passionate to get the world excited about experiencing Australia's wildlife. Now is the time to inspire international visitors to come Down Under!"
Australia Zoo has previously taken out Major Tourist Attraction at both the Queensland and Australian Tourism Awards, and has been inducted into the Queensland Tourism Hall of Fame.
The Queensland Tourism Awards are celebrated annually to recognise the tourism operators demonstrating outstanding achievement and significant contributions to the industry.
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Vance Wilson 26th November 2011 00:28:04 AEST
Congratulations Terri! Steve would be very proud of you. Take Care.
jane Barnett 10th November 2011 10:05:34 AEST
Congrats terri i am happy for you good job well done.
Debbie Eaton 8th November 2011 23:45:52 AEST
Woo Hoo!!!! Way to go Terri. Steve is looking down on you and your little angels with a big smile on his face. Can't wait for your new show to come to the USA. Keep up the good work. God Bless you all.
Gail from London 8th November 2011 22:58:04 AEST
I think you are the ultimate global zoological destination and were always destined to be since the day Steve first stepped on to the soil that is now Australia Zoo. I don't know about 'fearless', but I do know that Terri is a lady still very much in love and, I think, driven by this love. Fearless is not a word that springs to mind as I think it must have been absolutely terrifying looking ahead and carrying on without that wonderful man by her side; determined is the word I would use xx Steve really did put the Australian Wildlife on the map, especially the magnificent Saltie. I really did fall in love with the Saltie due to Steve. I am genuinely so, so glad that there are people out there still fighting for the wellbeing of these magnificent reptiles. Holding your hand, Gail xx
Sue Black 8th November 2011 19:14:55 AEST
I am so pleased for Terri and hearty congratulations to her. Australia Zoo is the cleanest and best managed Theme Attraction I have ever visited. Terri's determination and dedication in furthering Steve's dream shows in every aspect of AZ. Terri is a truly amazing woman.
Rhiannon Smith 7th November 2011 16:04:23 AEST
Terri congratulations on the award you do a great job at the zoo with your kids and with wes and all the Australia Zoo team well done! From your fan Rhiannon - Crocs Rule