Robert Irwin fights back tears as he looks at realistic waxwork of his father
A touching moment A touching moment happened this week when Robert Irwin had to fight back tears as he saw the realistic waxwork of his father, Steve Irwin, next to his own. Steve Irwin was a legend in the conservation and zookeeping world, but tragically died in 2006 aged just 44 after being pierced in […]
1 year ago
Robert Irwin says it’s been ‘indescribably difficult’ growing up without his dad
“You’re three years old, you’re growing up without a father.” The late Steve Irwin‘s son Robert has said growing up without his father was “indescribably difficult”. Speaking to GQ Australia, the 20-year-old opened up on the challenged he faced after losing his conservationist father at the age of three. “When you lose someone like that, […]
2 years ago
Steve Irwin’s daughter calls for support amid wildfires in Australia
Steve Irwin’s animal hospital treated its 90,000th patient during the week. The Irwin family is continuing Steve Irwin’s legacy of rescuing and saving wildlife in danger, and they have been doing so since his death in 2006. Steve’s daughter Bindi, along with the rest of her family, treated their 90,000th animal patient during the week, and […]
6 years ago
PETA come under criticism for comments they made about Steve Irwin on his birthday
The animal rights group claimed that Irwin was killed “while harassing a ray”. Friday 22 February marked the birthday of Steve Irwin, the legendary zookeeper and television personality. Irwin was known for the close relationship he seemed to have with animals all around him, and was loved by a massive audience. He died on 4 […]
7 years ago
PIC: Friday’s Google Doodle will be a tribute to the one-and-only Steve Irwin
The word “icon” is thrown around very loosely these days. But anybody who grew up in the era of Steve Irwin knows that the Australian entertainer, zookeeper and conservationist was among the most unforgettable personalities of his time. Irwin’s infectious love of nature, animals and life made him beloved the world over, and he was […]
7 years ago
Steve Irwin’s son went on The Tonight Show and he’s just like his father
“Crikey!” Australian daredevil naturist Steve Irwin was beloved the world over. His show The Crocodile Hunter mixed up wildlife education with a sense of danger and excitement. He wasn’t afraid to get up close and personal with dangerous animals, and it was definitely a different show to what Sir David Attenborough and the BBC do. […]
8 years ago