A bombastic report says that Steve Irwin’s father Bob plans to retake Australia Zoo after his violent falling out with his late son’s wife Terri
Steve Irwin’s father Bob will reportedly have a heated fight with his daughter-in-law Terri as he fights to retake Australia Zoo.
The 83-year-old conservationist built the legendary Queensland Zoo from the ground up in 1970 and passed it on to his late son Steve and wife Terri in 1992.
Terri, 58, has owned and operated the world-famous attraction since Steve’s death in 2006 – but Bob is reportedly not happy about it.
“Bob’s genuine passion for the environment and all creatures big and small gave him the courage to urge Terri to return the keys,” a source told New Idea.
The founder of Australia Zoo is said to have had a problem with Terri apparently commercializing the wildlife park, thereby shifting its original focus.
Steve Irwin’s father Bob will reportedly have a heated fight with his daughter-in-law Terri as he fights to retake Australia Zoo. Pictured: Bob with his son Steve in 2005
“The final straw that broke the camel’s back was the recent announcement that they would be opening the grounds to rock concerts, where Terri’s pal Russell Crowe and his band would be one of the first wild performances,” they added.
“Bob finds it insulting that this conservation paradise he created is now attracting thousands of partygoers – and soon it will be home to school children!”
Chron Australia has reached out to Australia Zoo for comment.
The 83-year-old conservationist founded the legendary Queensland Zoo from scratch in 1970 and passed it on to his late son Steve and wife Terri in 1992. Pictured: Bob with Terri, Bindi and Robert Irwin in 2007
Steve Irwin died in September 2006 at the age of 44 after being stabbed in the chest by a stingray while filming a wildlife documentary in Batt Reef, Queensland.
Bob Irwin is said to have become estranged from the Irwin family as Terri and her children Bindi, 24, and Robert – who was named after his grandfather – refused to speak to him.
It was reported back in September that Bob was “devastated” that he has yet to meet his great-granddaughter, the first child of his estranged granddaughter Bindi.
Terri, 58, has owned and operated the world-famous attraction since Steve’s death in 2006, and Bob is said to be unhappy about it
Bindi welcomed her daughter, Grace Warrior Irwin Powell, in March 2021 and she has yet to meet her 83-year-old great-grandfather, Woman’s Day claimed.
“He still talks about Steve and the kids, but it’s sad.” “I’m sure he was devastated not knowing his great-grandchild,” an alleged insider told the magazine.
The report goes on to claim that all photos of Bob have been removed from the Irwin family home at Australia Zoo.
The magazine also claimed that amid the couple’s public feud, Bob would like to make peace with Bindi.
Bob Irwin is said to have become estranged from the Irwin family and Terri and their children Bindi, 24, and Robert – who was named after his grandfather – refused to speak to him
Back in September, it was reported that Bob Irwin was “devastated” at not meeting his great-granddaughter Grace, the first child of his estranged granddaughter Bindi. The picture shows Bindi and Grace