Steve Irwin Biography

Occup.Scientist
FromAustralia
BornFebruary 22, 1962
DiedSeptember 4, 2006
Aged44 years
Steve Irwin, likewise called the "Crocodile Seeker," was born on February 22, 1962, in Essendon, Victoria, Australia. He was an internationally acknowledged wild animals expert, tv individuality, and preservationist that possessed an unending enthusiasm as well as excitement for animals.

Steve's love for wildlife started early in his life as he grew up bordered by animals at his moms and dads' wild animals park called Beerwah Reptile Park (later relabelled to Australia Zoo) in Queensland. His father, Bob Irwin, was a wild animals specialist, while his mom, Lyn Irwin, was a wildlife rehabilitator. This atmosphere stired up Steve's passion in animal conservation, and he ended up being a passionate pupil of his daddy's reptile expertise. By the age of six, Steve was currently managing crocodiles under his father's supervision.

In 1991, Steve took control of the management of the Australia Zoo from his moms and dads. He broadened the park, including new displays and also boosting pet rehabilitation efforts. He ended up being understood for his brave and also hands-on method to dealing with unsafe animals, which inevitably resulted in his television occupation.

Steve's tv career took off in 1996 with the premiere of "The Crocodile Hunter" collection, which aired in Australia and the United States. The show featured Steve and his better half, Terri Irwin, running into hazardous animals as well as educating audiences concerning wildlife conservation. The couple had actually fulfilled in 1991, when Terri, an American from Oregon, saw the zoo in Australia. They married in 1992 and also took place to have 2 children, Bindi Sue and Robert Clarence Irwin, that would certainly later on follow in their papa's steps as wildlife guardians as well as television characters.

For many years, Steve held several various other television programs, consisting of "The Crocodile Hunter Diaries" and also "Croc Files," which continued to showcase his enthusiasm for animals, enlighten viewers, and advocate for wildlife preservation. He came to be a worldwide icon, understood for his hallmark khaki shorts, enthusiastic personality, and also well-known catchphrase "Crikey!".

Steve Irwin's life tragically involved an upright September 4, 2006, while he was recording off the coastline of Port Douglas, Queensland. He was fatally pierced in the upper body by a stingray barb during an undersea aim for the documentary series "Ocean's Deadliest." Information of his fatality produced an outpouring of grief from around the globe, as well as he ended up being a symbol of wild animals conservation and also social icon in Australia.

Steve's household, consisting of wife Terri as well as children Bindi and also Robert, remains to recognize his heritage via their work in pet conservation, public education, and maintaining the Australia Zoo. The Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve as well as preservation foundation Wildlife Warriors, which the Irwins founded in 2002, remain committed to maintaining as well as safeguarding wildlife habitats and also supporting animal research.

Steve Irwin's interest for wildlife, his commitment to preservation, as well as his one-of-a-kind capacity to engage as well as enlighten the public made him a beloved number and also a real hero to animal fans almost everywhere. His life, work, as well as untimely passing continue to motivate new generations to take up his reason and continue the fight for the globe's wildlife.

Our collection contains 35 quotes who is written / told by Steve.

Related authors: Bindi Irwin (Actress), Lawrence Taylor (Athlete), David Attenborough (Journalist)

Steve Irwin Famous Works:

35 Famous quotes by Steve Irwin

Small: Ive probably saved thousands of peoples lives with my educational message on snake bites, how to get in
"I've probably saved thousands of peoples' lives with my educational message on snake bites, how to get in around venomous anything"
Small: I have no fear of losing my life - if I have to save a koala or a crocodile or a kangaroo or a snake, m
"I have no fear of losing my life - if I have to save a koala or a crocodile or a kangaroo or a snake, mate, I will save it"
Small: I believe sustainable use is the greatest propaganda in wildlife conservation at the moment
"I believe sustainable use is the greatest propaganda in wildlife conservation at the moment"
Small: Yeah, for some reason parrots have to bite me. Thats their job. I dont know why that is. Theyve nearly
"Yeah, for some reason parrots have to bite me. That's their job. I don't know why that is. They've nearly torn my nose off. I've had some really bad parrot bites"
Small: The first crocodile I ever caught was at nine years of age, and it was a rescue
"The first crocodile I ever caught was at nine years of age, and it was a rescue"
Small: I believe that education is all about being excited about something. Seeing passion and enthusiasm help
"I believe that education is all about being excited about something. Seeing passion and enthusiasm helps push an educational message"
Small: Every cent we earn from Crocodile Hunter goes straight back into conservation. Every single cent
"Every cent we earn from Crocodile Hunter goes straight back into conservation. Every single cent"
Small: The only animals Im not comfortable with are parrots, but Im learning as I go. Im getting better and be
"The only animals I'm not comfortable with are parrots, but I'm learning as I go. I'm getting better and better at 'em. I really am"
Small: Since I was a boy, from this house, I was out rescuing crocodiles and snakes. My mum and dad were very
"Since I was a boy, from this house, I was out rescuing crocodiles and snakes. My mum and dad were very passionate about that and, I was lucky enough to go along"
Small: My dad taught me from my youngest childhood memories through these connections with Aboriginal and trib
"My dad taught me from my youngest childhood memories through these connections with Aboriginal and tribal people that you must always protect people's sacred status, regardless of the pest"
Small: Im a proud Australian, a very, very proud Australian
"I'm a proud Australian, a very, very proud Australian"
Small: Yeah, I think its an absolute disaster that Australia, the government, allowed kangaroo culling
"Yeah, I think it's an absolute disaster that Australia, the government, allowed kangaroo culling"
Small: Take the crocodile, for example, my favorite animal. There are 23 species. Seventeen of those species a
"Take the crocodile, for example, my favorite animal. There are 23 species. Seventeen of those species are rare or endangered. They're on the way out, no matter what anyone does or says, you know"
Small: So, my tactic with conservation of apex predators is to get people excited and take them to where they
"So, my tactic with conservation of apex predators is to get people excited and take them to where they live"
Small: So fear helps me from making mistakes, but I make lot of mistakes
"So fear helps me from making mistakes, but I make lot of mistakes"
Small: I get called an adrenaline junkie every other minute, and Im just fine with that
"I get called an adrenaline junkie every other minute, and I'm just fine with that"
Small: I bled a lot. I got hit across the face. We couldnt film for seven days. I got hit, whacked, underwater
"I bled a lot. I got hit across the face. We couldn't film for seven days. I got hit, whacked, underwater, across the face. I finished the shot, got into the boat and blood started coming out"
Small: Theres a lot of research behind the scenes that you dont get to see, but I have an instinct that my dad
"There's a lot of research behind the scenes that you don't get to see, but I have an instinct that my dad nurtured from when I was born. I was very lucky then"
Small: No, snakes are no problem. Id go to any country, anywhere, any snakes, not a problem
"No, snakes are no problem. I'd go to any country, anywhere, any snakes, not a problem"
Small: Where I live if someone gives you a hug its from the heart
"Where I live if someone gives you a hug it's from the heart"
Small: When I talk to the camera, mate, its not like Im talking to the camera, Im talking to you because I wan
"When I talk to the camera, mate, it's not like I'm talking to the camera, I'm talking to you because I want to whip you around and plunk you right there with me"
Small: Weve evolved from sitting back on our tripods and shooting wildlife films like they have been shot hist
"We've evolved from sitting back on our tripods and shooting wildlife films like they have been shot historically, which doesn't work for us"
Small: Snakes are just very instinctive to me. Ive been playing with snakes since before I could walk.
"Snakes are just very instinctive to me. I've been playing with snakes since before I could walk. It doesn't matter where or what it is, from the biggest to the most venomous"
Small: My field is with apex predators, hence your crocodiles, your snakes, your spiders
"My field is with apex predators, hence your crocodiles, your snakes, your spiders"
Small: I sincerely believe that theres room for cutting down trees for forestry and grazing, so as we all get
"I sincerely believe that there's room for cutting down trees for forestry and grazing, so as we all get to eat. Everyone has to compromise"
Small: I believe our biggest issue is the same biggest issue that the whole world is facing, and thats habitat
"I believe our biggest issue is the same biggest issue that the whole world is facing, and that's habitat destruction"
Small: I am optimistic globally. So many scientists are working frantically on the reparation of our planet
"I am optimistic globally. So many scientists are working frantically on the reparation of our planet"
Small: Herein lies our problem. If we level that much land to grow rice and whatever, then no other animal cou
"Herein lies our problem. If we level that much land to grow rice and whatever, then no other animal could live there except for some insect pest species. Which is very unfortunate"
Small: Because when they strike it can be that quick that if theyre within range, youre dead, youre dead in yo
"Because when they strike it can be that quick that if they're within range, you're dead, you're dead in your tracks. And his head weighs more than my body so it's WHACK!"
Small: That might have a lot to do with it, but you know, I probably dont show fear, but I suffer from fear li
"That might have a lot to do with it, but you know, I probably don't show fear, but I suffer from fear like everyone else"
Small: So now what happens is the cameras follow me around and capture exactly what Ive been doing since I was
"So now what happens is the cameras follow me around and capture exactly what I've been doing since I was a boy. Only now we have a team of, you know, like 73 of us, and it's gone beyond that"
Small: No matter where you go and what you do in America, you turn the tele on and youre confronted with viole
"No matter where you go and what you do in America, you turn the tele on and you're confronted with violence"
Small: My belief is that what comes across on the television is a capture of my enthusiasm and my passion for
"My belief is that what comes across on the television is a capture of my enthusiasm and my passion for wildlife"
Small: Crikey means gee whiz, wow!
"Crikey means gee whiz, wow!"
Small: You know, you can touch a stick of dynamite, but if you touch a venomous snake itll turn around and bit
"You know, you can touch a stick of dynamite, but if you touch a venomous snake it'll turn around and bite you and kill you so fast it's not even funny"