- Mel Richardson: It's probably the proudest moment in my 42 years working with captive animals, to be able to be involved in this.
- Mel Richardson: What motivates me now, was all the 42 years I didn't do anything and all the, the um, suffering that I've seen with captive wild animals. At least, thanks to ADI and thanks to others, I have an opportunity to make amends, that's what motivates me.