LOUISVILLE, Ky. — As fire continues to rip through Australia, Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo is trying to lend a helping hand from here.
“Animals and people, they're really struggling right now, and could use our support and our help," General Manager Mick McGill said.
Kentucky Down Under will donate 50% of all proceeds to the Australia Zoo and the foundation set up there to help animals being affected by these fires.
“It's a period in Australia right now to where it's been some of the hottest days in history on record, combine that with a highly flammable tree and no rain, that's what Australia is dealing with,” McGill said.
The Gibson, Australia native treats the domesticated kangaroos at Kentucky Down Under as family and is devastated by news that at least 75,000,000 in the wild have been killed thus far.
“It's heartbreaking. These animals I may have seen when I was ten may not be there anymore,” McGill said.
He still has family in Australia and said they’re safe.
Click here to visit Kentucky Down Under, or to support the Australia Zoo.
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