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Early Life Personality & Characteristics Steve ● was born on February 4, 1962 ● Irwin was an animal lover from childhood. in Victoria, . He also cared a lot about looking after Irwin the Earth. ● As a child, Irwin grew up around Advocate and reptiles. ● He wanted to make learning about animals and the Earth fun. ● His parents started the small Reptile and Fauna Park in Queensland, ● He was a brave and talented entertainer. Australia. ● His wife said the only thing Irwin loved

● He was given a scrub python for his sixth more than his work was his family. Young Irwin with a Platypus Steve Irwin as a boy birthday. At age nine, he began handling crocodiles with his dad’s help.

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● In 1991, Irwin took over the family zoo. He ● On their honeymoon, they trapped later renamed it the . “All you have to do in life is crocodiles together. ● Irwin met Terri Raines, and they fell in love ● Filming from that became the first episode right away. be passionate and of their series The Hunter. ● They were soon engaged and they ● The show began in Australia in 1996 and in married on June 4, 1992. They had two the in 1997. The show ran for children together. enthusiastic and you will nearly 11 years.

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● Irwin became known for his ● Part of Irwin’s personality was to ● Irwin used his fame to support energy, his khaki clothing, and for get up close and personal with causes he cared about. saying “Crikey!” animals. ● He started the Steve Irwin ● Irwin also starred in other Animal ● In 2004, some people were upset Conservation Foundation. This is Planet documentaries. His other when he held his one-year-old now known as shows include , The son while feeding a crocodile. He Worldwide. Crocodile Hunter Diaries, and said that he was in total control New Breed Vets. and they were not in danger. He ● He also was a strong supporter of still publicly apologized. Australian tourism. In 2002, the Depiction of Irwin on his show Irwin performing Australia Zoo was named Queensland’s top tourist Organization Logo attraction. Life Story Life Story Notable & Quotable

● On September 4, 2006, Irwin was filming for ● The Australian government a series called Ocean’s Deadliest. offered to hold a state funeral for Irwin. “Fear helps me from making ● On a break, he decided to in shallow water. He swam near a . ● His family said he would want to Stingrays are usually calm animals, but this be remembered as “an ordinary mistakes, but I make lot of one was not. It suddenly started stabbing bloke.” out with its tail. ● They instead held his funeral at mistakes.” ● At first Irwin thought it had only punctured the “Crocoseum” at Australia Irwin with a baby tiger his lung. However, he soon found out that Zoo. Irwin performs in the Crocoseum the stingray had pierced his heart. Irwin What does this mean to you? died the same day at the age of 44.

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● Steve Irwin worked to teach people about ● Irwin’s wife and children have continued his “Yeah, I'm a thrill seeker, but nature and wildlife in a fun and energetic work. way. ● His daughter Bindi has done acting and TV ● Irwin was praised for introducing many to hosting, often with animals. crikey, education's the most the wonders of the natural world. ● His son Robert has gone on late night talk ● Irwin has several species named after him. In shows with wild animals. important thing.” 1997, he discovered a new species of turtle. He named it “Irwin’s turtle,” after his family. Crikey steveirwini ● The whole family is still involved with Australia In 2009, a newly found species of snail was Zoo, which is even bigger. In 2017, Terri and the children returned to to What do you think he means? named Crikey steveirwini after him. Irwin Family monument at create shows and projects. the Australian Zoo

Steve Irwin Wildlife Advocate “All you have to do in life is be passionate and enthusiastic and you will have a wonderful life.”

Steve Irwin (1962-2006) Australia He was... - a and wildlife conservationist - the host of a popular TV series - stung in the chest by a stingray during filming of a show and died from the injury #wildlife #conservation #passion #crikey #CrocodileHunter c Clark Creative Education STEVE IRWIN “Yeah, I'm a thrill seeker, but crikey, education's the most important thing.” c Clark Creative Education “Fear helps me from making mistakes, but I make lot of mistakes.” - Steve Irwin c Clark Creative Education Your Name BIO Sphere

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