Steve Irwin’s widow Terri uses a toy to commemorate her late Crocodile Hunter husband, 16 years after his untimely death.
Terri, 58, tweeted late last month encouraging guests at Australia Zoo’s newly completed Crocodile Hunter Lodge to mark their stay by purchasing a Pop! Vinyl figure that looks like Steve.
“You can bring the Crocodile Hunter to @CrocHunterLodge,” Terri tweeted alongside three photos of Steve’s character placed in a cubicle on the bed, coffee table and kitchenette.
Steve Irwin’s widow Terri, 58, (pictured) uses a toy to commemorate her late Crocodile Hunter husband, 16 years after his untimely death.
Released by toy maker Funko in 2019, the Steve Irwin Pop! Dolls depict the deceased wildlife warrior in his signature khaki while holding various animals.
The figures are sold in Australia Zoo’s online store for $21.95.
Steve, known as The Crocodile Hunter, died on September 4, 2006 at the age of 44 after being stabbed in the chest by a stingray while filming a wildlife documentary in Queensland titled Ocean’s Deadliest.
Terri, 58, tweeted late last month encouraging guests at Australia Zoo’s newly completed Crocodile Hunter Lodge to mark their stay by purchasing a Pop! Vinyl figure that looks like Steve. Pictured: Steve and Terri
“You can bring the Crocodile Hunter to @CrocHunterLodge,” Terri tweeted alongside three photos of Steve’s character placed in a cubicle on the bed, coffee table and kitchenette
He is survived by wife Terri, daughter Bindi and son Robert.
Terri has never dated or remarried since her husband’s death, despite swirling rumors of romances with the likes of Russell Crowe over the years.
The Irwins, meanwhile, have kept Steve’s memory alive through their conservation work at Australia Zoo.
Released by toy maker Funko in 2019, the Steve Irwin Pop! Dolls depict the deceased wildlife warrior in his signature khaki while holding various animals. Bindi Irwin and husband Chandler Powell are pictured with the toys
The figures are sold in Australia Zoo’s online store for $21.95
The family’s most recent tribute to Steve is the Crocodile Hunter Lodge, which consists of luxurious cabins located on the zoo’s grounds.
Chic rooms offer guests modern amenities amid scenic grounds, although the website lists four-person cabins for $949 per night.
There is also a restaurant on the premises called ‘Warrior’ in homage to Bindi’s father and Terri’s late husband Steve and grandchild Grace Warrior.
The family’s most recent tribute to Steve is the Crocodile Hunter Lodge, which consists of luxurious cabins located on the zoo’s grounds. Pictured: Bindi Irwin and husband Chandler Powell pose in front of the lodge
Chic rooms offer guests modern amenities amid scenic grounds, although the website lists four-person cabins for $949 per night
In a recent video posted to Instagram Stories, Robert revealed that some of the wood used in buildings was reused from the crocodile stands originally built by Steve.
“So, a lot of the lodge is actually hand built by dad in a way,” Robert said in the clip.
He went on to say that the three trees out front were also “originally planted by dad,” with the location being Steve’s dream.
In a recent video posted to Instagram Stories, Robert revealed that some of the wood used in buildings was reused from the crocodile stands originally built by Steve
Terri also appeared in the video and explained that Steve had always dreamed of visitors being able to have an immersive experience.
“Steve always had a dream that one day people could not only visit Australia Zoo but also stay overnight. Have the immersive experience,” she said.
“It was so important to us to make his dreams come true, with beautiful luxury accommodation surrounded by the conservation work we are known for.”
Terri (pictured with her late husband Steve) also appeared in the video and explained that Steve always dreamed of visitors being able to have an immersive experience