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November 15th is Steve Irwin Day #SteveIrwinDay. If your #Homeschooling your students you could take today to learn about Steve Irwin which Charlie and I would have done if he had still been Homeschooling. Instead David plans on binge watching some of Steve Irwin shows to share with Charlie.
Steve Irwin and Crocodile Dundee have always been 2 of David’s hero’s. I remember the day Steve Irwin died and how upset David was. I hope today doesn’t make David to sad but it takes us back to the days when we were dating and would watch Steve Irwin on TV. Would you like to join us today for movies and snacks?
If you’re old enough, like David and I are then you probably remember Steve Irwin of the Australian Zoo. On November 15th, people all over the world celebrate this amazing person and his incredible impact on the world of animals and people.
Steve Irwin Day is celebrated internationally to honor the life of the infamous “Crocodile Hunter” who inspired thousands of people around the world to prioritize Wildlife Conservation and take more interest in and care of animals. Steve Irwin’s name is associated with environmental activism and Wildlife Conservation.
Steve Irwin Day celebrates the life and times of beloved Australian Zookeeper, Steve Irwin. Stephen Robert Irwin was born on February 22nd, 1960, in a home full of animals to parents who were in love with wildlife. His father was a wildlife expert and Herpetologist and his mother was a Wildlife Rehabilitator who took care of injured or orphaned animals from Snakes to Kangaroos.
In 1970, Steve’s family moved to Queensland, where they opened a Reptile Park they called Beerwah Reptile and Fauna Park. Over the years, the name changed to Queensland Reptile and Fauna Park. Today, the Park is known as the Australia Zoo, the Zoo that created Steve Irwin Day in 2007.
Steve Irwin might not have had a degree in Wildlife, but he certainly had a lifetime of knowledge and experience. Like a real-life Mowgli or Tarzan, Steve grew up surrounded by animals. When he turned six, he was given a 12-foot Python. By age nine, he wrestled his first Crocodile with supervision from his father.
In 1991, Steve Irwin got married to a woman who loved Wildlife almost as much as he did, and it was footage from his honeymoon (which was spent trapping Crocodiles) that formed the first episode of the TV series that brought him his fame, “The Crocodile Hunter.” The series pushed Steve Irwin into the public eye, and he became a beloved pop culture icon.
On September 4, 2006, Steve Irwin was on a diving expedition filming for “Ocean’s Deadliest” when a Stingray pierced his heart and killed him. His public memorial service was viewed by over 300 million views worldwide.
Steve Irwin was a conservationist whose focus was on conserving endangered animals and ending illegal poaching and land clearing that could lead to the loss of habitat. We should tip our hats to Steve Irwin today for all he did for animals.
How to Celebrate Steve Irwin Day
- Among the many things Steve Irwin was known for was his love for Khaki. Few people ever even saw him out of khaki garb. His daughter, Bindi, said that she got a little piece of her dad back whenever she put on her khaki and has encouraged all Steve Irwin fans to put on khaki to celebrate Steve Irwin Day and remember his legacy.
- Take the opportunity today get the Popcorn out and rewatch some old clips of “The Crocodile Hunter.”
- You can also watch Steve Irwin starring in, “The Crocodile Hunter, Collision Course.” Take a trip down memory lane and remember the work of this great Earth-loving man.
- Steve loved animals and you should too. If you can, go to Steve’s Australian Zoo, where hundreds of people swim to celebrate the life and legacy of the Crocodile Hunter.
- If you can’t go to the Australian Zoo, try going to any Zoo near you and experience family, fun, and Wildlife. You can go a step further and donate to the Zoo.
Things You Didn’t Know About Steve Irwin
- Did you know the only animal that frightened Steve was these Birds and he said Parrots loved biting him.
- Steve met Terri Raines at the Australia Zoo and they got married four months later.
- In 2009, a scientist at the Queensland Museum named a Tee Snail Crikey Steveirwini.
- In 2004, Steve Irwin held his baby while he held a Crocodile this move caused controversy but the act was reminiscent of his own childhood.
- On a fishing trip, Steve Irwin discovered a Tortoise now known as Elseya Irwini, or Irwin’s Turtle.
Why We Love Steve Irwin Day
Khaki was Steve Irwin’s signature clothing and the underrated fabric is sweat absorbent and has good elasticity, which makes it great for a hot day.
Steve Irwin was a truly amazing man who made immense contributions to the World of Wildlife. He would famously drop everything if he heard an animal or person was in danger. His wildlife conservation foundation, Wildlife Warriors, has done extensive work with Rhino, Elephant, Tiger, and Cheetah Conservation, as well as Koala, Whale, and Crocodile research.
We need to be more careful in how we treat our Wildlife and Steve Irwin Day encourages the protection of the Earth’s abundant natural resources including animal and plant species.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
