Wild Facts About Steve Irwin, The Crocodile Hunter
Steve Irwin, better known as The Crocodile Hunter, was an Australian zookeeper and animal expert. Until his tragic death in 2006, Irwin worked tirelessly to educate and advocate for animals and nature conservation.
Here are 44 wild facts about the late, great Steve Irwin.
Steve Irwin Facts
1. Early Bird
Irwin had been around animals almost all of his life. As a present on his sixth birthday, he was given a scrub python. By the age of nine, he was handling crocodiles under the supervision of his father.
2. Wild About Animals
Irwin began running what would become the Australia Zoo in 1991. Humble beginnings for someone who would be world famous in less than 10 years.
3. Love Birds
The first episode of The Crocodile Hunter featured Steve and his new wife Terri trapping crocodiles on their honeymoon. Not what most couples dream of when they think "honeymoon."
