Robert Irwin paid tribute to his late father Steve Irwin on Father’s Day.
The 18-year-old conservationist took to Instagram on June 20 – the day after International Father’s Day – to say that it’s “so important to remember and cherish all the special times”.
He shared a commemorative photo of himself as a young child holding Steve’s hand as they walked over a fallen log.
Robert Irwin paid tribute to his late father Steve Irwin on Father’s Day and shared this throwback photo of himself as a young child holding Steve’s hand as they walked up a fallen tree
“Happy Father’s Day,” he wrote. “Thinking of my dad today and everyone out there who may not be able to celebrate with theirs.
“It’s so important to me to remember and cherish all the special times. Nothing but fun!’
His older sister Bindi, 23, commented under the post: “I love you so much.”
Steve, known to millions around the world as “the crocodile hunter”, died on September 4, 2006 at the age of 44 after being stung in the chest by a stingray while filming a documentary in Batt Reef, Queensland was.
After his death, Steve’s family, including his children Robert and Bindi, widow Terri and son-in-law Chandler Powell, have continued his conservation work at Australia Zoo in Queensland.
The latest show of support comes just days after Robert thought of his father on World Crocodile Day last week.
“Happy Father’s Day,” Robert wrote on Instagram. “Thinking of my dad today and everyone out there who may not be able to celebrate with theirs.”
His older sister Bindi, 23, commented under the post: “I love you so much.”
The teenager took to Instagram on June 18, the day after World Crocodile Day, to reveal that following in his father’s footsteps was the “greatest honor”.
Robert shared a photo of himself feeding crocodiles at Australia Zoo, which he contrasted with a throwback snap of his father doing the same many years ago.
“It is the greatest honor of my life to follow in my father’s footsteps and help keep his legacy and mission alive. Especially when it comes to crocodiles,’ Robert said.
Steve, known to millions around the world as “the crocodile hunter”, died on September 4, 2006 at the age of 44 after being stung in the chest by a stingray while filming a documentary in Batt Reef, Queensland was. (Pictured: Steve and Terri Irwin)
Robert, 18, paid tribute to his late father on World Crocodile Day last week. He shared this side-by-side photo on Instagram of the couple feeding crocodiles at Australia Zoo, years apart
“It is the greatest honor of my life to follow in my father’s footsteps and help keep his legacy and mission alive. Especially when it comes to crocodiles,’ Robert said
“I feel closest to him when I’m one-on-one with the animal he loved so much – a beautiful, powerful, prehistoric, misunderstood animal that deserves great respect.”
Robert concluded by encouraging his fans to “love, respect, and coexist with these remarkable modern-day dinosaurs.”
Earlier this month, Robert unveiled Australia Zoo’s newest venture, which will help modernize the family business and support conservation efforts.
Earlier this month, Robert (pictured with an NFT artist) announced on Sunrise that Australia Zoo has launched its first NFT artwork series
Robert announced that the zoo has launched its first NFT artwork series.
“It’s the way of the world now and we feel very cool, very hip to be a part of it,” he said on breakfast show Sunrise.
People can buy the NFTs, including images of crocodiles at Australia Zoo, and collect them as part of a special series.
An NFT is a rare, valuable digital asset stored on a blockchain.
Robert’s sister Bindi revealed in April that Steve’s dream of opening a luxury accommodation facility at Australia Zoo had finally come true.
Robert’s sister Bindi announced in April that Steve’s dream of opening a luxury accommodation facility at Australia Zoo had finally come true
The Crocodile Hunter Lodge will be open to guests of the popular Sunshine Coast tourist attraction from June.
Sharing the news on Instagram, Bindi said it had been a long-held dream of her father to combine wildlife conservation with a five-star holiday experience.
“The Crocodile Hunter Lodge. This luxury conservation retreat for the whole family will be taking bookings from June,” she told her 4.9 million followers.
‘Enjoy wildlife, great food and entry to Australia Zoo, all included with your stay. Dad has dreamed of this for years and opening day is just around the corner.’
Robert said his mother Terri (second from right) initially struggled to grasp the idea of a non-fungible token. Pictured with Chandler Powell (left) and Bindi Irwin (second from left)