Steve Irwin was an Australian wildlife expert and television personality known as "The Crocodile Hunter". He had a great love of wildlife from a young age, catching venomous snakes as a child. Irwin spent his life wrangling crocodiles and educating others about wildlife conservation. Though controversial at times for his risky animal encounters, Irwin was passionate about animals and founded the Australia Zoo wildlife park. Tragically, in 2006 at age 44, Irwin died from a stingray barb piercing his heart while filming in the Great Barrier Reef. Irwin's legacy lives on through his family and the Australia Zoo, which continues his mission of wildlife education and conservation.
Steve Irwin was an Australian wildlife expert and television personality known as "The Crocodile Hunter". He had a great love of wildlife from a young age, catching venomous snakes as a child. Irwin spent his life wrangling crocodiles and educating others about wildlife conservation. Though controversial at times for his risky animal encounters, Irwin was passionate about animals and founded the Australia Zoo wildlife park. Tragically, in 2006 at age 44, Irwin died from a stingray barb piercing his heart while filming in the Great Barrier Reef. Irwin's legacy lives on through his family and the Australia Zoo, which continues his mission of wildlife education and conservation.