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Craig Busch Biography
Craig Busch is one of the most popular and richest Television Personality who was born on December 18, 1964 in Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand.
On his return to New Zealand in 1996, Busch built Zion Wildlife Gardens, initially in Kerikeri where he leased a property from the Cornelius family, and then relocated it to the current site, north of Whangarei.
From 2000 to 2008, during Busch’s tenure as Zoo Operator, 30 (21 lions and 9 tigers) of the big cats were declawed, a “restricted” surgical procedure in New Zealand. No legal action was taken against Mr Busch.
| Name | Craig Busch |
| First Name | Polly |
| Last Name | Powrie |
| Occupation | Television Personality |
| Birthday | December 18 |
| Birth Year | 1964 |
| Place of Birth | Palmerston North |
| Home Town | Manawatu-Wanganui |
| Birth Country | New Zealand |
| Birth Sign | Sagittarius |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Father | Not Available |
| Mother | Not Available |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Not Known |
| Children(s) | Not Available |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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In 2005, Busch arranged the exchange of New Zealand’s first natively born white tigers, Tane and Aotea (born January 2005), and later Kiwi and Rongo (born 2 October 2005), with a white lion cub named Gandor from the Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve near Johannesburg.
Craig Busch Net Worth
Craig Busch is one of the richest Television Personality from New Zealand. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Craig Busch's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Craig Busch (born 18 December 1964) nicknamed “The Lion Man”, is a New Zealand television personality. He was the founder and majority shareholder of Zion Wildlife Gardens Ltd, which featured on television programme The Lion Man. Zion Wildlife Gardens is now named Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary.
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Television Personality |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
In January 2006, Auckland builder Robert Reece alleged Busch owed him NZ$400,000. Reece had planned to take court action to recover the debt during the following month. Reece claimed he had financed the majority of the zoo facilities at Zion Wildlife Gardens. He also had claimed he had paid NZ$80,000 for Busch to go to the USA and obtain five white tigers for the park. Reece had been involved with Busch since around 2000.
In 2007, Busch was convicted in the Whangarei District Court of assaulting his former partner Karen Greybrook in 2005. Greybrook sustained a cut to her head, a fractured vertebra and bruising. Greybrook died from unrelated complications during September 2011 in Australia, where she had resided for some years after the assault.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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| Height | Unknown |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
In 2002 Busch purchased five white tigers from Bonnie Ringo of Cave Junction, Oregon in the United States.
In November 2008, Busch was dismissed from Zion Wildlife Park. In the years that followed, Busch and his mother Patricia battled in court over ownership of the park and its assets.
Who is Craig Busch Dating?
According to our records, Craig Busch is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Craig Busch’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Craig Busch. You may help us to build the dating records for Craig Busch!On 3 November 2008 Busch was dismissed from his role as Operator of Zion Wildlife Gardens by the companies. There were allegations by his employers Zion Wildlife Gardens Limited that he failed to keep proper training records, could not follow correct cash handling procedures, had caused a loss of revenue due to sudden and unexplained cancellation of tours, undertook major breaches of safety protocols and inappropriate behaviour in the workplace. In early December 2008 Busch applied for an interim reinstatement to the Employment Relations Authority (ERA). The ERA declined his application in its determination of 9 December 2008.
Facts & Trivia
Polly Ranked on the list of most popular Television Personality. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in New Zealand. Craig Busch celebrates birthday on December 18 of every year.
In August 2009 Busch then withdrew his claims to be reinstated and his personal grievance for unjustified dismissal.
What happened to the Lion Man Craig Busch?
Craig Busch — the Kiwi who enjoyed global fame as The Lion Man — is now living in self-imposed exile from his home country more than 11,500km away. The two stories also share a link in the form of Dr Bhagavan Antle, one of Exotic’s mentors, who has spoken out against Busch’s animal practices.
Is Zion the lion still alive?
Zion, the much-loved lion, has died. Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary announced the big cat’s death over the weekend. “We are incredibly sad to announce the passing of our oldest male lion, Zion, at almost 18 years of age,” a Facebook post said.
Who owns Zion Wildlife Park?
He was also charged with breaching the NZICA’s rule 21.4(b) and breaching the institute’s code of ethics. On January 31, 2014 the shareholding and directorship of Zion Wildlife Kingdom Ltd, was transferred to Bolton Equities Ltd an Auckland-based investment company.
Where does Craig Busch live?
Later he spent time in Hollywood as an animal handler for studios and wealthy individuals. On his return to New Zealand in 1996, Busch built Zion Wildlife Gardens, initially in Kerikeri where he leased a property from the Cornelius family, and then relocated it to the current site, north of Whangarei.
Did Craig Busch go to jail?
Busch has a previous conviction from 1991 for assaulting a female, a charge for which he received what was then periodic detention. Crown Prosecutor Peter McGee today rejected a submission by Busch’s lawyer John Haigh QC that Busch be convicted and discharged.
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