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Steve Irwin's Only Fear: The Naughty Parrot!
3 Jun
Summary
- Steve Irwin, the beloved 'crocodile hunter,' confessed to feeling nervous around parrots.
- Terri Irwin shared this unique fear on social media, recalling parrots' attempts to bite.
- The Irwin family continues Steve's legacy of conservation through education at Australia Zoo.
The late Steve Irwin, widely recognized as the 'crocodile hunter,' harbored a unique fear of parrots, according to his wife, Terri Irwin. She shared on Instagram that these birds were the only animals that made the fearless conservationist a little nervous, as they would often try to bite him. This revelation provides a personal and unexpected insight into Irwin's interactions with the animal kingdom.
Steve Irwin passed away on September 4, 2006, at the age of 44, following an incident involving a stingray while filming in Australia. He is survived by his wife Terri and their two children, Robert and Bindi Irwin. Both children have followed in their parents' footsteps, achieving success and continuing the family's commitment to wildlife conservation.
Terri Irwin recently celebrated their 34th wedding anniversary on June 4, reflecting on their life together, which began when she met Steve in October 1991. Their shared dream was to develop the Queensland Reptile and Fauna Park into Australia Zoo, a world-class facility dedicated to naturalistic animal habitats. Today, Australia Zoo spans 700 acres and employs over 500 people, upholding Irwin's mission of 'Conservation Through Exciting Education'.
