Steve Irwin was a passionate Australian wildlife conservationist who dedicated his life to saving and educating people about animals. Some of his famous quotes illustrate his thrill-seeking nature when handling wildlife but also his commitment to conservation through education. He had a profound love of Australian wildlife and passion for sharing that love with others.

1. Rest in Peace Steve Irwin 1962-2006 Gone but not forgotten... Remember conservation

2. “ But I put my life on the line to save animals.” “ Where I live if someone gives you a hug it's from the heart.”

3. “ Yeah, I'm a thrill seeker, but crikey, education's the most important thing.” “ I believe our biggest issue is the same biggest issue that the whole world is facing, and that's habitat destruction.”

4. “ I have no fear of losing my life — if I have to save a koala or a crocodile or a kangaroo or a snake, mate, I will save it.”

5. “ I get called an adrenaline junkie every other minute, and I’m just fine with that.” “ I'm a proud Australian, a very, very proud Australian.”

6. “ Crocodiles. I’ve been catching them since I was nine. No problem.”

7. "My belief is that what comes across on the television is a capture of my enthusiasm and my passion for wildlife."

8. "Yeah, for some reason parrots have to bite me. That's their job. I don't know why that is. They've nearly torn my nose off. I've had some really bad parrot bites."

9. Our Condolences to the Irwin Family Steve Irwin 1962-2006