Steve Irwin was still in the process of looking for business partners when he spoke with Larry King, but he already had some big plans in mind that were sure to make Vegas visitors exclaim “Crikey!” like a true Aussie animal nut. “I’ve got this absolutely incredible world acclaimed product called Australian Zoo where you can pat, kiss, cuddle koalas, Tasmanian devils, go one on one with wombats,” he said. “You can see me feed the biggest crocs in the world, mate, have an encounter with a venomous snake. You can cuddle a kangaroo.” When King asked if he planned on replicating the experience in Vegas, Irwin responded with a resounding “That’s right, mate.”

There have been a few attempts to realize Irwin’s dream after his death, but none have come to fruition as of yet. According to All Creatures, former Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman discussed re reviving the project, but the plan to bring Steve Irwin’s zoo to Las Vegas never got off the ground.