\nSteve Irwin, also known as the Crocodile Hunter, had inspired millions to appreciate and protect animals. Perhaps there\u2019s no one he had inspired more than his own family. Robert Irwin, his 20-year-old son, followed his father\u2019s footsteps in becoming a zookeeper, conservationist, TV personality, as well as a wildlife photographer. Despite his dangerous work with snakes and crocodiles in Australia, he exudes enthusiasm, charisma, positivity, and wholesomeness. And there\u2019s no better proof than his appearance at the 2024 Logie Awards, although it\u2019s one among many examples.\n
Robert Irwin at the Logies\n
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Despite being nominated and invited to the prestigious TV awards ceremony, Robert Irwin had spent the day catching crocodiles for research. During this adventure, he suffered an injury, but that didn\u2019t stop him from stepping on the red carpet at the Star in Sydney with a huge smile on his face.\n
\u201cI just came straight in from catching crocodiles up north,\u201d he nonchalantly told the red-carpet hosts Dr. Chris Brown and Sonia Kruger. \u201cI just got my head smashed into a tree. I was on a croc\u2019s head. It was a big makeup job but I\u2019m here. I\u2019m excited and we are pumped and I get to do it with one of my best mates, which is awesome.\u201d He\u2019s referring to Julia Morris, his co-host on the reality survival competition show I\u2019m a Celebrity\u2026 Get Me Out of Here!\n
\u201cFrom croc country to the red carpet!\u201d\n
He did not elaborate on his misadventure but his Instagram post about the event held the same energy. \u201cFrom croc country to the Logies red carpet! @godwincharli. Make-up @kristyenglishhairandmakeup. Styling @meg_durham,\u201d he captioned the post featuring footage of himself covered in mud.\n
Bindi, his 26-year-old sister, replied, \u201cThe best! The entire croc trip team is cheering for you back here on the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve. We can\u2019t wait! Super proud of you!\u201d\n
Although Robert did not win the Gold Logie for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television or Bert Newton Award for Most Popular Presenter, he called the experience \u201ca night to remember.\u201d\n
\u201cThe Story of Dad\u2019s Motorbike\u201d\n
In February, Robert posted an emotional Instagram post featuring footage of his father riding around Australia Zoo on his motorbike, followed by himself riding it. \u201cSome of my fondest and earliest memories were on that bike,\u201d Robert narrated. \u201cIt brings back so many memories. Every time I get on that bike and ride the same route around Australia Zoo he did, it means so much that this piece of machinery that he loved and used every day.\u201d\n
Wing Day at the Gym\n
During a workout one night in July, Robert found a microbat on the floor. Most people would be horrified, but Irwin picked it up and examined it for injuries before putting him on a high ledge where it could fly away when it\u2019s ready. He says that although many people fear bats, \u201cthey are actually beautiful animals\u201d being pollinators and natural pest control.\n
\u201cThere you go, fella,\u201d he said as he filmed the microbat for Instagram. He ended the video warning his viewers to never touch bats with their bare hands, instead use a towel or crate, or better yet, call animal control. \u201cBeautiful animals though.\u201d\n
Checking on an Injured Snake\n
This August, Robert Irwin came across a Northern tree snake with an injured tail. He caught it to examine it while informing his Instagram followers about the species. He warns that it\u2019s \u201cvery important not to go around picking up snakes\u201d but also important to know \u201cthat snakes aren\u2019t out to get you.\u201d Even so, the Northern tree snake is not venomous. \u201cIf this was a venomous species,\u201d he reassures, \u201cI would not be putting my head so close to his head. Because then, he\u2019ll invenimate me, and I\u2019d die.\u201d\n
He notes that the snake must\u2019ve had a run-in with a predator but was healthy enough to slither back into its habitat after meeting this celebrity.\n
Best Uncle\n
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Not only does he adore animals, he adores his 3-year-old niece Grace. His social media is full of posts dedicated to this little girl, celebrating milestones such as her starting to walk, as well as little fun moments of them talking and playing music together.\n
Zookeeper and Model\n
In March, the conservationist walked the runway at the Melbourne Fashion Festival with a massive smile on his face. His fans wouldn\u2019t have expected the typical modeling frown on him anyway.\n
Is Animal-Loving Genetic?\n
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In another wholesome tribute to his father, Robert Irwin posted a photo of himself as a child alongside a photo of Steve Irwin with twin gleeful facial expressions. \u201cThe love for chameleons must be genetic. 5 year old me with a tiny chameleon on my head and my dad with a big, full grown adult!\u201d he captioned the post in January.\n
Supporting Bindi\u2019s Health Journey\n
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Last year, Bindi Irwin opened about her challenges with the chronic condition endometriosis. In March 2023, she underwent surgery to remove almost three dozen lesions in her body. On May 3rd, she received the Blossom Award at EndoFound\u2019s Blossom Ball in New York City, and Robert spoke about how men need to \u201cdiscuss and prioritize women\u2019s health\u201d and how this should become a \u201cmainstream discussion.\u201d\n
\u201cI\u2019ve never felt prouder to call Bindi my sister, not only to overcome her own pain, but to help others find answers as well,\u201d he said in a later interview. \u201cBecause it\u2019s crazy to this day, it is still not really talked about, especially in Australia. The conversation is only just really starting.\u201d\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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