Yes, It is almost like he is a clone of his father now. Almost creepy. But funny to. He has the same burning interest and enthusiasm for nature as his dad, but have perhaps inherited a bit of his mothers common sense. He seems a bit more controlled. But the he goes and does something completely classic Steve Irving. As time goes, I think he may become even more knowledgeable, and better than his father. Even if that seems impossible, he is well on his way to become his equal.
i would go as far as say billions - Steve was an global treasure. I know people from almost every corner of the world and they all love and respect Steve Irwin.
its so interesting how as they get older robert becomes more the “face” of the zoo, he really seems to be at ease in front of the cameras and loves engaging and teaching people. while bindi seems to be a more behind the scenes type of person, really taking the reins of running the zoo. the whole family is a well oiled machine and i cant wait to see all the amazing things they’ll do in the future. steve is proud, no doubt about that.
It is an unusual father indeed that names his first born baby girl after his favorite Croc! But the legendary Steve Irwin and the Irwin family carries on a most wonderful and much needed legacy of caring for the animals and assisting humanity to return to connection with nature. Thank you Robert, you are a smart funny and wonderfully talented (chip off the old block) young wildlife warrior, photographer, educator and Uncle ~
Been donating $10 a year to Australia Zoo since I was 9 years old, I was so inspired by Steve. I'm 33 now, and a veterinary technician because of him. Love from America
It's wonderful that crocodiles live so long, it's kind of touching that they're still around after being with this family for so long and through so much ♡
All of the crocs mentioned here I remember from watching Steve as a kid! I remember Charlie's incredible rescue and how utterly heartbreaking his prison cell of an enclosure was, (I think he was always my fav croc for some reason), I remember the episode "Graham's Revenge", Monty, Murray, all of these crocs! If I EVER get to travel and visit Australia, this zoo is NUMBER 1 on places to see and experience!
My favorite is who else Graham The Croc now The Irwins and Graham have history he bit Crocodile Hunter and he bit Wes he always has The Irwins on their toes.
My goal at this late stage of my life is to once again visit The Australia Zoo. I absolutely will work towards this goal. I’ve been quite ill recently and when I’m better, this is what I will do ❤️
I have always wanted to go but living in Florida, well its a bit far to say the least. Plus, going by myself really isnt much fun. I hope you get better soon and are able to go. Let me know if you want company on the trip. 😉
Why am I still getting so emotional watching the Irwin family….. am I the only one? I’m crying just writing this post.I’m a 90’s baby, and loved watching the crocodile hunter. I do not know why it is so hard for me to watch them…especially Bindi….Sorry if I made anyone sad, love you guys and will continue to watch the show🙏🏻🙏🏻
Me too! Every episode of Crikey it’s the Irwin’s I cry! I miss Steve soooo much and watching his family carry on his life’s work is amazing! Steve is up there beaming with pride!
@@Mrsjam96 Thank you for writing that lovely message, it’s like my generation grew up all of a sudden and forgot about him. When we were kids, everyone around me was pretending they could wrestle a crocodile. Everyone practiced his accent crouching into any space whether it was a basement or a forest. I guess that’s why I feel so alone about how I feel, everyone’s just like he’s gone get over it. He helped me a lot in my childhood, especially as the “weird kid” who loves animals
Your dad was a legend. Not just for what he did for animal conservation. When I was a young lad. But for painting a extraordinary path for his family even tho he's not with you now. What a guy! Looks like you and your sis will live up to his name.
Gosh, he even sounds like his dad. And I'm not just talking about the Aussey accent. His pitch & tone is almost exactly like his father's now. It's great to see him taking after his father's legacy and it's even more amazing to see him truly enjoying it. For a while I was worried that he might have been pressured to walk in his father's shoes for the sake of the community, but it seems like he naturally took on this role by himself.
I have such a crush on Robert... I hope he and all the team stay safe. It only takes one small, freak thing to go wrong... That aside, I'm very glad they're continuing such important work. There's something very noble in educating people about the creatures we share this world with. Thanks for all your work, everyone! You doubtless make Steve proud!
If your Dad could see how well you've learned from him & are now taking forward the work he started, he would be SO proud of you & Bindi. May you go on to teach a whole new generation about wildlife (& Crocs of course!) 👍
Remembering that time Steve said something like “everyone told me it was impossible, that I would never get the crocodiles to move here on command, that the crocodiles wouldn't come into this place of their own free will.… look, we've done it!" And then he started laughing like the "crazy" Steve that we all saw and admired. It makes me very happy to see Robert carry out what Steve started, especially in the crocodile area. An incredible family, with an incredible history, an incredible heart and incredible future plans and projects for the planet and the animals.
Do you realize, Robert is only 17 years old? For you too say he’s slowly becoming the better version of his late father is prematurely idiotic of you to conclude, wouldn’t you agree? Robert is growing into his own person)-Why put this young kid so high up onto a pedestal so early on for? it’s no reason for it at all, there is only one Steve Irwin. May he Rest In Peace.
@@MisterUnknown707 Actually it wasn’t a compliment. Before Steve passed away, he was an expert- wildlife environmentalist active from 1991-2006 that’s16 straight years of animal study and experience he’s had dealing with wildlife. Robert was born in 2003, and he’s 17years today, he doesn’t have as much experience in this field for anyone to boldly say he’s already better than his father, it’s ridiculous to even mention. Robert still has a lot of time to develop his craft and skill set to be his own man, by carrying on the tradition and legacy his father left behind, in which the Irwin family is proudly doing. this is not a competition and (I’m pretty sure Robert doesn’t want to be better than his father but to keep his legacy alive.)
@@mikefit3343 sorry didn’t mean to offend you cupcake. I should’ve said I’m proud of what he’s doing at such a young age Keeping his family’s legacy alive.
@@RayGmk7 Cupcake? out of everything you could’ve came up with, you define me under the category of.... a pastry? idk which side of the field your batting for, but um- I don’t swing that way. 🥴 if you’re apart of the LGBT 🏳️🌈 community that’s your business not none of mines 👍
It's just amazing he is literally a carbon copy of his Father, although he was too young to ever know him, or have memories of him, his passion and swagger is so like Steve. Amazing family.
Why was Bindi Steve's favorite crocodile? I have a vague memory of back when Bindi Sue was born, Steve talking about Bindi the croc being aggressive or something like that, and that's why Bindi the crocodile was his favorite. And that's why he named his daughter after her. But it's a vague memory, so I don't know if that is accurate at all. Does anyone know why Bindi was Steve's favorite crocodile, so much that he named his daughter after her?
I love how passionate they all are about Animals and wildlife. They are so clever its amazing. I'm light in awe when they are working with the crocodiles, I could never 🥰
I wanted to tear up. I still remember how shocked I was when Steve Irwin passed away back when I was in middle school. We would always watch his videos Im school.
So many years on and his dad is still missed by millions. I remember doing a road trip many many years ago up to QLD and stopped by Australia Zoo. I remember seeing Rob and Bindi as kids. This must have been shortly after Steve had passed. The kids were so small and cute. I drove from Sydney, up through far north QLD all the way to cairnes and port Douglas, but Australia Zoo was one the highlights of the trip. I'm so happy to see the family and the zoo are still going strong.
It's so terrible that Steve isn't physically there to see how amazing his kids have turned out. I and my family loved everything about his shows. If I ever make it to Australia it will be to see the Irwin zoo.
Steve will always have a place in my heart the first time I went to Australia I went to you're zoo and just hearing him talk gave me a better understanding of his goal that his son is trying to complete
Steve has been a big influence on my life since I don't know, 94 or 95. I have Monty tattooed on my arm with Steve's birth date and passing date. He's still a huge influence on my life till this day and one of few bucket list things to do is visit Australia zoo. Love you guys
Robert if you ever see this, Steve would be extremely proud of you. You are a genuine person and I love that you are providing the joy our generation got watching your father go out into the wild like a super hero and show not only the incredibleness of the wild but of the human and our capabilities for generosity as well. You always hear about people dying to animals due to doing something stupid out of a lack of respect for wild animals, but your dad was not only adventurous but he wasn't mindlessly so. He showed a proper amount of respect for the animals, stayed at a safe distance even if it cost him views because he knew his life was worth more than TV ratings (which we all made sure he got plenty of I mean he's Steve fricken Irwin, the guy is a justified legend!). His death wasn't caused by his own foolishness as he knew what he was doing and never forgot it, his death was truly a tragedy and it has hurt us all but you more than any of us can imagine. You have done an excellent job continuing your fathers legacy, all the best man!
He could spend all day talking about the crocs and I could spend all day watching it. Your dad was and still is the best person to introduced people to reptiles and I love watching your family follow and produce your father's vision.
Don’t forget Terry! She’s the one who kept pressing forward after Steve was gone. Brought Bindi and Robert to the age that they could keep Steve’s legacy going! Steve could not have chosen a better wife and mother to his children! I ❤️ the Irwin’s!!! 🐊
Like most the early 90s kids that grew up across the world on the crocodile hunter and see Steve Irwin. Seeing roberts enthusiasm about crocs and wildlife shows how much Steve is in him. I’m from America and one day I will go to Australian zoo
That's awesome that you guys at Australia are keeping the crocodiles in their natural environment and showing people about what they are and their ecological niche
It's unreal just how much Robert is the splitting image of Steve. Just like his Dad, he's radiant in front of that camera, so much charisma, and so passionate to educate about wild animals.
That's awesome. My mum called me the day I went to Australia zoo over ten years ago and she asked me to suggest a name for a puppy she got that day. We named him Charlie after the croc I got to see.
I know Robert has heard it a million times but he really does take after his father.. Growing up Steve was my hero loved and respected all animals and I cant wait for my kids to watch robert and get the same joy and education that i did while watching his father..
Rob your Dad was an amazing man it still breaks my heart hes gone and to see you and Bindi taking after him so much he would be so proud of you both xxxxxx
I grow up by watching his late father's all documentary about crocodile and his skills handling these monster since I was 7 in 2005 . It's good to see now his son follow up his passionate into crocodile
Robert, you are amazing and impressive! At tender age of 19, you are far ahead of your peers. Australia Zoo is in good, excellent hands. My bucket list includes a visit to Australia and the Zoo!!! You are an inspiration to all of us in your quest to promote preservation of all animals and I applaud your efforts as well as efforts of your family and staff!!
It is so amazing to see these beautiful friends all these years later. I've always had a soft spot for Charlie and I am so glad to see him looking so good.
Hi Robert. You remind me so much of your Dad, but you are your own man, with your own 'at ease and be comfortable' charm. I haven't watched any of your videos before - seen you at the zoo but not watched a video with you presenting. I am so proud of you! You are a complete natural, and immediately likeable. I know your Dad would feel that even more. Makes me glad to be an Aussie. I also love how you guys have kept your Dad alive in the zoo in your presentations and commentary, and through the clips in your videos. I have always loved zoos. Our whole family had a season pass to AZ. We will do so again I am sure. Congrats, I hope all is well, and well done!
I was upset for over a month after his father met his demise, To see the chip off the old block really lightens my ❤️. You looks so much like his father.
Glad to see the original crocs before the Crocoseum was built, there's also Agro and Acco at the triple croc enclosure, where they both reside on a 3 clear water pond as I'm surprised they're still alive, hopefully Acco since he's 100 years old.
Is Agro still there? I remember him fondly from all the TV shows I watched of your Mom and Dad. I love the work you and your family are doing. Wildlife Warriors indeed!
I grew up watching Steve Irwin, he inspired my love for nature and I’m currently studying Marine Biology. I look forward to showing my future kids Robert Irwin and hopefully inspire them as well
Bindi Sue after his favorite croc and his beloved dog that went everywhere with Steve I remember watching the crocodile hunter back in the day when I was younger. R.I.P to the Man, The Myth, The Legend Steve Irwin❤❤ And keep it going Robert!
