Steve Irwin was my ultimate hero! You are gone but never forgotten!
He died in 2006, following an attack by a stingray, just of the coast of the Great Barrier Reef! R.I.P Steve!!
Two months ago this time 8 years ago, I had the chance of seeing one of his crocodile shows in his zoo in Australia! He was my inspiration, on how he cares and protects animals (even if he did sometimes do crazy things!) Steve Irwin was one great man! He educated and shared his enthusiasm for animals and wildlife with millions of people!
Nadilyn Beato (A wildlife Illustrator) wrote:
"We can definitely honor him and continue his legacy by educating others, to learn and appreciate the beauty of all creatures we share our planet with!"
This quote is definitely too true!
He made many programmes about wildlife and animals including the world famous "crocodile hunter".
Steve grew up loving all wildlife (in particular reptiles, hence the nick name!) He took over his family business which was a wildlife park named "Queensland reptile and fauna park" but when he took over he renamed it "Australia Zoo", which is probably one of the most best known international zoos.
His children and wife, have grown the zoo so much in the last 8 years! It has changed- the layout, the enclosures, the animals and even added an animal hospital onsite! I literally cannot wait to see all these changes that have been made in those last few years! Steve will be proud of what has been and what they have achieved!
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| Australia Zoo Map (Taken by author) |
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| Australia Zoo Map front cover (Taken by author) |
Some good memorable quotes of his are below:
"I have no fear of losing my life - if I have to save a koala, kangaroo or a crocodile or a snake, mate, I will save it!"
"My job, my mission, the reason I've been on this planet.. Is to save wildlife!"
"My life resolves around conservation. That is my work. That is my life, and I'll die doing that!"
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| Steve Irwin and his family in the Australia Zoo map (Taken by author) |
R.I.P Steve Irwin- (1962-2006)
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