Return Craig Busch to Zion (The Lion man) "A Rare Opportunity"

[DeathKitty123456]

:'( those animals love him so much it isn't fair to keep them apart just look at them they are dying for a hug off him!

[XXLAURIEXXLOVEXX]

i cried :'( 

[choclove123]

I agree, the cats do miss him, but he had most of them de-clawed. which is just disgusting.

[DeathKitty123456]

@choclove123 i think that was a lie made up (not saying it was made by you) because in some of the episodes when the animals are under anisthetic they check the claws and show you them and how they retract and stuff

[DropTheDaggerRomeo]

When I found out that Craig had been dismissed, it actually really upset me and distressed me. I know if my cats were taken away from me I'd be heartbroken, and having put so much effort into caring for his big cats, I can't imagine what he went through (and is still continuing to go through!).

It's not just Craig it affected, as this video shows. Those lions and tigers are like his kids, I wonder how his mother would have felt if Craig had been taken away from her when he was only young?

[oo0GameOver0oo]

look at how happy they are to see him, what a sad affair

[0SweetRevenge0]

The park is much safer with Craig around- he's the most experienced, he knows those cats and truly loves them. Without him, Zion is like any other zoo, without that intimate contact and bond of trust with the staff (or the playtime!) Sedating animals is dangerous and the trust they have with Craig means they can be checked by the vet, transported and worked with much easier. Get him back!

[zoetvenijn]

help craig get back HIS cats, join on facebook

NZ lionman

and sign the petition pls ...

[JazzFiveO]

We miss you, the cats miss you, let Craig back. Christ people kill each other with cars every day and most after some time get back in to drive again... just one example of many.

[TheHappie12]

i was wondering why there was no more epiosodes anymore i love watching this show and i m really sorry to hear somethink like this has happens it breaks my heart

[sylob001]

its such a shame, craig should be there with his precious lions, all his mom cares about is the money end of things, you can tell that all the lions really love him, BRING CRAIG BACK X X X

[saint87]

Its like a father thats been forcefully seperated from his kids...really grinds my gears...hopefuly the court case goes on Craig's favour and he's back with his kids where he belongs :'(

[brainstillloading]

:'(

[kharitonov300]

I hate to say this but, Craigs mum is a bitch. Why would she do that to her son? And to the animals? fucking bitch!

[Tbhbabeesx]

@kharitonov300 I totally agree. thumbs up if you think Craig should get Zion Wildlife Gardens back!

[staceysimba]

You can see how much they miss him and need him.

His mother is horrid.

[LauraMott92]

@Hayleyyehmate there is an ongoing courtcase, he's not allowed. Research some stuff online there is some on wikipedia and facebook, it's horrible, Craig should be there

[LauraMott92]

This just broke my heart even more :( you can see they recognise him and want to be with him

[TheGlasgowman]

I hope hi smother can sleep at night what a total monster she is keeping the lion man and cats seperated, simple as an act of sickness by his so called mother! I hope she suffers once the courst case go's craigs way shes nothing but a bitch

respect to craig from scotland and support from scotland

[leebo130]

does he work back there now???

[reptile4u09]

why did he leve

[LauraMott92]

@reptile4u09 he didn't leave, he was forced to go

[Nawaz101]

I hope his mother rots in hell!

[ItsDomUnique]

the law is stupid

his mum shuld fuk off

[sandrababe1972]

It seems from reading all the comments on here about Craig Busch, it appears that im not the only one who believes he is as much a part of Zion Wildlife Park just as much as the Cat's. I found this programme whilst flicking chanels and now im hooked. Bring back Craig and let him do the job he loves the most, those cat's are his life, so bring him back.

[TheChocolateCheese]

If cats could talk they would say they want there father back!!!

[gtalord100]

You can just tell those cats are unhappy.

[trent8002003]

What's Zion gonna do without his dad?

[MultiBonquiqui]

this so stupid just let him go back and look after his own lions!! hw knows them better than any1. what is going 2 happen 2 the lions if they close the park down!!

[paul130978]

test

[paul130978]

.You could see watching the show that the animals were kept in very small cages. Like 6 or 7 Lions to a cage that should of been fit for 1 or 2 lions.

Craig got his licence revoked because of serious animal welfare issues. The ministry of agriculture and forestry say lions and tigers were being kept in cramped unsanitary living conditions.

[TheLovadi]

i am becomming a animalkeeper and i know the risk of working with thise animals as do all who worke withe them i am sorry that somone got killed but he kneew the fakt. not just the cats look happy with Craig he also look loste without them..............

[Matt123wolves]

those cats are clearly missing craig their reaction to him should speak volumes above any words that can be said in court craig needs his cats and his cats need him

[elizabeth1346]

i went to the zion park last march , and you could tell craig wasn,t there , because there wasn,t any atmophere. and if craig isn,t reinstated zion park will go down hill ,because people go to see craig as much as the animals , beleive you me , if craig isn,t reinstated they might as well close the place, i am hopeing to go next year ,and i want to see craig there , im behind you craig 1000% stephanie

[TheVvvvv5]

Freedom of speech is allowed but Craig will delete all my comments - he has so far. I do have the right to say what I want so if I think Craig is a conman, who's Ma has also been ripped off along with lots more, so be it. Is Karen still alive or was she eaten alive by Craig - he has in common with the lions he breeds. Craig needs a rich girl not one needs lookin after eh?

[Coolkiddaa]

i think that darlu should have jsut listened to craig when he said dont go int here unless i am here , its not anyones fault , Soo R.I.P Dalu Always missedd , ive watched al the episodes of the lion man and i love it peices, i wanna go there one dayy (: , it wud be amazing andd Craig jsut keep the good work upp , your doingg great! xx

[pinkbunny22222]

thats unfair to kick craig out of his job just because of the tiger killed someone i can't wait intll the new keeper gets killed and they have to bring craig back :3

[scooochie4]

Dalu was killed BECAUSE craig was fired, not the other way around!

[LolaCroft248]

it wasn't just coz of the dalu insident there was alot of other stuff going on & him & his mum didn't get on shes the owner

[mnmmc1]

why cant he see them anymore!??

[granma1856]

Please give me a cuddle Dad XXX I miss you and love you XXX Please come home XXXX

[dannii890]

its unreal you can see how much the lions love him and he loves them it will be a shame to get someone else running the park they need graig back

[goonerboy912]

The animals clearly miss him i think

Bring Craig back!

[johibbard]

He was dismissed way before Abu attacked and killed Dalu. Reinstate Craig, the animals need him.

R.I.P. Dalu , Abu and now the very beautiful Shia xxx

[adamscott]

Yes I would go as far as saying if Craig was there Dalu would still be alive today - Abu by nature of being a white male tiger was naturally going to be unpredictable and aggressive but since Craig left, Abu mauled one worker and alas mortally wounded Dalu - I just don't see is as coincidental that it happened after Craig left the park.

[Q3Myth]

@johibbard any ideas why he was dismissed mate ?

[johnsyyy123]

From what i have heard and understand he was in debt and his mum bailed him out. She became majority shareholder and decided she didnt like the way the park was run so just kicked him out. He wasnt even allowed to attend dalu or abu's funeral! Im not 100% on the debt thing but i no for a fact his mum took over and kicked him out. Bitch

[johnsyyy123]

Oh yea and apparently he clawed the animals aswel. Did he fuck! He clearly wouldnt do that, all you have to do is see how happy he is with them on tv and in pictures to know he would never hurt them or treat them badly. Plus if he did they probably would have eaten him by now!

[pheonixthrone]

this is a dam shame

R.I.P dalu

very very sad

but no reason to dismiss craig and stop him from seeing them

apprently dimissed for misconduct

which i think is a a load of bull

R.I.P abu

[Crook198]

god bless

[snuske81]

They miss him so much.. I wish that I was able to buy the park for Craig.... but sadly, im not a millionair.. :-(

[lillizbabe]

tis ridiculous

[91hols]

Can't believe this it's very sad :(

you can tell how they miss their dad and how much he misses them!

i pray he is reunited with he's babies very soon!

Can't believe why he's mother would do something like this!!!!!

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[adamscott]

A very poignant video - You can tell that Zion misses him

[adamscott]

Happy birthday Zion

[dixitwinleo]

y was he dismissed?

[twistedger91]

I can't really tell you in one short sentance you would have to go to his facebook page and research yourself and take your side

[Sheshism]

Get all the news on Craigs facebook page

NZ Lion Man- Craig Busch

[squiddyhasteeth]

:( sooooo sad

[micklfc2008]

not leting him return to the park could result in more people being killed by these cats , he is basicly the only one that knows how to handle them properly and he has so much respect for them . i say bring him back or more people could die

[JoLouise1]

Please come back I miss watching Lion Man on Sky Three

[mrsSpongebob1985]

Bless you Craig, all youre fans are doing our best to get you back with your babies, good luck xxxxxxxxxxxxx

[wain167]

Even if he isn't allowed to run it again he should at least be allowed to handle the cats. He loves them and they clearly love him. xxx

[preston2009bigtings]

let craig have his park back he looks and is no doubt a kind caring person we want him back and so do the lions GIVE CRAIG BACK HIS PARK

[dave4377]

You can help Craig by buying signed photos on ebay. The seller is nzlionman. Start bidding and help Craig get his park back!

[utube6102]

This footage is breaking peoples hearts! BRING BACK CRAIG !

[dave4377]

lets all sign the petition to bring back The Lion Man!

[BigCasualtyFan]

i think we should make a petition to bring the lion man back

[dave4377]

There is a petition to get Craig reinstated, please sign it

[danpoiuyt]

i hope they let you take control again craig

[evildavesbitch]

its nice to see his cats still know who he is and i hope he is allowed contact again soon

[tryder1991]

what the hell has he done wrong?

[sumsdiva1]

Please, can anyone tell me why Craig was sacked.

[twistedger91]

He was sacked by his mother after he put her in charge of running the park as Craig had hardly any experience in managing of the parks money. His mother then sacked him without warning and there is currently a court case to settle this.

[Natashadoingit]

really? Damn, mixing family with work is definitely a tough thing to do, and sad when its all over a worthy cause.

[twittergal2009]

@twistedger91 I don't even know his mum and i hate her guts, I personally believe the cats know what has happened, and if I was Zion or Gandor, I would maul his mother. She is a disgusting excuse for a human being and in my eyes has no heart. She can't honestly LOVE her son if she takes him away from the most precious animals in his life. :'( Patricia, Give Craig his job back, he's not only lost his job, he's lost his faith, his animals and more, but one thing he's not lost is the public'slove

[Jaggis1234]

Bring him back

[Kakaidol]

craig busch or kevin richardson is the better Lion man?

[kanenkitten]

Any news on the court case, yet?

[Velasca]

They seem very happy to see Craig

[draco3113rocks]

they are he has raised most of those cats from birth its like getting your parents taken away with you with no explaination then unexectly seeing them thought wire with no contact like there used to

[kittybumfuck]

i hate his fucking MuM!!!

[acidcatuk]

How many cats have died since he was booted, his mother needs to get on her broomstick fly away and let those who love each other ie Craig and the cats go on,,,,,,,,,,,,, without him Zion will fold and I dread to think of the fate of the animals should that happen

[archangel878]

poor guy

his mums bein a selfish bitch

[Tldignam]

Can't his mum see that the lions are hurting? they need him LET HIM BACK!!!!!!!!!!!

[Merryn1965]

What his mother is doing is not fare to craig or his lions it breaks my heart and i really feel for him

He should be back where he belongs at

ZION WILDLIFE GARDENS

[KissMyAssSellOut]

and fuck youtube!!

Now feel free to delete my comments. Youtube will anyway, even if they are nice. American wankers!

[twistedger91]

Who would delete your comments?

[KissMyAssSellOut]

YOUTUBE. They delete everything I type and they block IP's. Sorry about comment. I think your video is fantastic.

[KissMyAssSellOut]

If its true his mums out of order. She doesn't put the Animals first. Selfish women.

[trent8002003]

So heartbreaking. Like an exiled parent granted a temporary visitation to see his kids.

[Russellhart2006]

Its dispicable what his mother has done to him, Come on craig you can do it show her whos boss, its cear tht allt he cats are moissing him LET HIM ABCK IN TO THEN ESPECIALLY ZION

[arsnelkey]

give craig his cats back let him get on with his life sorry but his mum needs to get her head out of her arse and look at what she as done to her son and who is the new guy trying to do his job hope you all the luck in the world i would of done the same if i was in his shoes

[koopacoop]

come on craig u can do it

[dargsjb]

I think what his mother's done is absolutely awful! I mean she's taken away his passion, i couldn't do something like that to someone i hate never mind my own flesh and blood.

I know he's made a pretty big mistake with his ex and everything, but honestly what did she expect a hug and a kiss and a happy ending!? Also he's delt with the conciquences so what's the deal!? Anyway yeah, Craig's awsome! :) x

[twistedger91]

Yeah it is true he dealt with the consequences involving his ex, but some people cannot see past that and will not support Craig because that. after all its the Cats being punished here.

You can go on his facebook page (if you have it) and talk to others who think Craig is awsome. also the Facebook page was created by Craig and is ran by Craig and his new Girlfriend Jill. the people on their will give you alot more information than i can. :)

[SuperSaintGaz]

whats the facebook page address for the lionman?

[NZLionman2009]

Jill is not new girlfriend just the person who looks after Facebook and all the internet stuff :-)

[twistedger91]

Yeah i Know now, i just got confused :). thanks for letting me know where i posted that to.

[fairygooglie]

i really hope he is allowed back :(

[twistedger91]

A lot of people hope for the same thing. this should of not even happened. its despicable.

[fairygooglie]

there isnt a chance that the animals will respond as well to someone else as they did to him :(

[SJBarley]

why he get dismissed? hes great with animals?

[twistedger91]

he had an argument with his mother over money and his mother (the power hungry apparently doesn't care about her son mother) sacked Craig from his own park that he built and ran by himself for all those years, but there is a trial going on and hopefully he wins his cats and park back.

[ASMissyseverus1909]

Yes i do hope he is wins back his cats and park i love his show to pieces its sooo wrong to do that to him Poor Graig =(