The world-famous park, based in Whangarei, avoided a fine as Judge Jan Marie-Doogue ruled neither the company nor its subsidiary Zion Wildlife Services were in a position to pay.
In June, both companies pleaded guilty to two charges laid by the Department of Labour of failing to take steps to prevent a hazard and failing to take steps to prevent harm in relation to Dalu MnCube, who was mauled to death by a tiger while cleaning its cage at the park in May 2009.
Judge Marie-Doogue said had it not been for the weak financial position of the companies, she would have imposed substantial fines to reflect their culpability in Mr MnCube's death.
Zion Wildlife Gardens was liquidated on August 22 and PricewaterhouseCoopers is managing its affairs.
- Northern Advocate
