Special Memories Zoo is closed but now an appeals court will decide if Dona Wheeler and Gretchen Crowe must pay more than $70,000 in fees.

On the anniversary of a fire that killed 35 animals at Special Memories Zoo the debate over whether the zoo must pay legal fees continues.

A judge has declined to make Special Memories Zoo owner Dona Wheeler and zookeeper Gretchen Crowe pay more than $70,000 in legal fees.