Mogo Zoo houses Australia's largest collection of primates, along with zebras, rhinos and giraffes. The extent of the damage of these fires is still unknown. Dozens of fires will burn across Australia for weeks, fire authorities say, including a “mega-fire”, already the size of greater Sydney, that is too big to put out. Your safety remains the number one priority; Fire-affected wildlife who have lost their habitat will now be dispersing as they look for food, habitat and water. As deadly wildfires continue to ravage Australia, water could be running out in Sydney. As deadly wildfires continue to ravage Australia, water could be running out in Sydney. In the worst-hit state, New South Wales (NSW), fire has affected more than five million hectares, destroying more than 2,000 houses and forcing thousands to seek shelter elsewhere. The Irwin family’s Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital has officially treated over 90,000 injured animals that have been affected by the fires around Australia. How to help bushfire-affected wildlife. Robert Irwin and his mom, Terri Irwin, are heartbroken over the devastating wildfires in Australia.. In particular, an injured koala and her joey have emerged from the fires as a symbol of hope and strength for all animals affected by the more than 50 blazes still burning across the state. Do not enter any unsafe bushfire zones. The family's zoo hospital has treated 90,000 animal patients since it was founded – a number that's increasing due to the devastating fires in Australia. But the Bushfire Emergency Wildlife Fund is pooling donations to ensure long-term plans and immediate action can be taken to ensure our wildlife, including endangered species, can recover from these heartbreaking and ongoing fires. World. Robert Irwin and his mom, Terri Irwin, are heartbroken over the devastating wildfires in Australia.. The Irwins are doing everything they can to help as many animals affected by the raging blazes in their native land via their Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital team. STEVE Irwin's brother in law, the long-time general manager of Australia Zoo, has been 'marched off' the property after a reported falling out with Terri. We shouldn’t ever need to be hearing numbers that high, however, it is a bit of good news in a situation that doesn’t lend itself to celebration. First: the wild animals. Australian Reptile Park | Australian Reptile Zoo More “The contrast between the current bushfire crisis and this sudden flooding is striking,” he explained. An estimated 480 million animals have been affected by the wildfires in Australia’s New South Wales alone since September, according to ecologists from the University of Sydney.