Robert Irwin’s life is deeply intertwined with the legacy of his late father, beloved Australian conservationist Steve Irwin.
After watching his latest TikTok video, everyone is rooting for Robert Irwin and many are begging him to take a break from social media.
The public knows Robert Irwin as the late son of Steve Irwin.
Along with his mother Terri and sister Bindi, Robert Irwin has put a lot of effort into the family’s Australian zoo over the past 10 years to delight fans of the Irwin family from all over the world.
Steve Irwin was and still is an icon of Australia.
An ardent supporter of wildlife and animal rights, the Australian is perhaps best known for his hit TV show The Crocodile Hunter.
The Crocodile Hunter became a huge success thanks to Steve’s novel approaches to wildlife.
64 episodes of the program were broadcast over five seasons from 1997 to 2004.
He clearly had a keen interest in preservation.
Off camera, Steve would also go above and beyond to protect Australia’s wildlife.
His love for all living things was evident.
And it was because of this that he gained universal recognition.
In 1992, Steve and his true love got married.
Although born in the United States, Terri now lives in Queensland, Australia, where she works as an author and environmentalist.
Terri and Steve played the main characters in The Crocodile Hunter.
Plus, it was obvious that the two were meant to be together.
Not long after, their first child was born.
Robert and Bindi Irwin, who were both born in 1998 and 2003, made the most attractive family.
Like their father, Robert and Bindi were committed.
He started working at such a young age.
Unfortunately, in 2006 things started to get worse…
Steve was injured by a wild stingray on September 4 while snorkeling while filming in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef for the documentary series Ocean’s Deadliest.
It didn’t take him long to realize that the stab was fatal.
Steve believed the stingray’s stinger had just pierced his lung, but it actually pierced his heart, causing the beloved Aussie to instantly pass out.
Unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries.
“Even if we had managed to get him to the emergency room at that point, the damage to his heart was so severe that we probably wouldn’t have been able to save him.
We tell him things like, “Think of your kids, Steve, hang on, hang on,” as we tell him to put his hand on his wound as we drive back.
He simply said, “I’m dying,” looking at me calmly. And that was the last time he spoke,” said one of the underwater cameramen sadly.
When Steve was transferred to the main ship, the cameraman performed CPR on him for an hour.
Unfortunately, the rescuers declared death shortly afterward.
This was terrible news for all who knew and cared for him.
Of course, his surviving family was also present.
Dealing with this loss has been difficult and devastating for Terri and their children.
But as time went on, Terri instilled in her children a love of their father’s memory, and they all worked together on Steve’s animal care program at the Australia Zoo.
Years later, all Robert and his sister Bindi talk about is how much they miss their father.
Plus there are a ton of them!
Terri and Steve’s children have developed into exceptional adults.
It’s wonderful to see Bindi (23) and Robert (18) following in their father’s footsteps and pursuing careers in biology and conservation.
Robert looks exactly like his father in many ways.
In addition, he regularly appears in American media to promote Australia Zoo and the conservation initiatives that he and his family are involved in.
The last time he remembered his father was on Father’s Day.
“I had the greatest father in the world. He commented on TikTok: “I thought about him and remembered nothing but the good times.
Robert put together a beautiful film about the priceless times he shared with his father.
We couldn’t help but be moved by her closing statement: “I hope you all had a wonderful Father’s Day in the US – sending love to those who couldn’t celebrate with their dads,” which was very touching.
The 18-year-old is undoubtedly quite busy.
Like his father, Robert prefers to fight for animal rights and protection rather than spend his free time partying and playing computer games, especially for animals in Australia.
However, a video of his encounter with a crocodile went viral in February this year after many people were horrified by his callous handling of the monster.
Many people were amazed by Robert’s level of “cruelty”.
Robert was trying to feed Casper, the crocodile at the zoo when he was almost ambushed.
Casper continued to try to attack Robert despite being told not to pay attention to the food being served to him.
The goalie was yelling “Bail, bail, bail!!!” as a result, and other nurses rushed to the enclosure to help him.
Fortunately, neither Casper nor Robert was injured.
Afterward, Robert uploaded a video to Instagram with the comment: “Crikey conclusion! Go watch It’s the Irwins’ currently airing at 8 pm in the US!
We’ll definitely save the best for last, including one of my favorite croc feedings ever!
With our Crocs, we emphasize natural behavior. They employ all their predatory instincts and really enjoy getting into their enclosures with them and letting them make those tremendous strikes from the water’s edge.
In addition, we can inform everyone about protection, he added. However, our own safety is just as important and you need to know when to call it. And we were forced to leave because Casper was such a strong and fast crocodile.
These notes: “Everything always blows up and becomes a huge thing,” Robert has since spoken out.
Personally, I feel closest to my father when I’m there working with the creatures he loved, so for me it’s an adrenaline rush and an exciting thing.
“So many of our crocodiles are originals, the ones we’ve worked with since day one,” Robert continued. I am very honored to continue this legacy.
Yes, they are dangerous, but they are also incredible creatures that deserve our respect.
On social networks such as TikTok, Robert, who is only 18 years old, has amassed millions of fans. His videos have about 19 million likes.
In addition, he has received a lot of compliments, many of which usually involve his father.
The usual response to one of Robert’s videos was recently replicated by TikToker @sa99ymaggie, although as followers say it’s not always a good idea to include his father under every post.
4.6 million people watched TikTok and expressed their agreement with her point in the comments section.
Facts!, said the commentator. Can’t people just let him live without bringing up his father all the time?
Another person said: “NOT SERIOUSLY LIKE “Hey guys I saved a snake today,” “omg remember when your dad passed away when you were a kid unfortunately?” that was horrible.
It is important for society to recognize that social media personalities, regardless of their fame, are still human beings with emotions and vulnerabilities. While their public personas may exude strength and resilience, they are not immune to the effects of criticism and public pressure.
In conclusion, Robert Irwin’s life was shaped by his father’s legacy, and he bravely chose to continue his family’s work in conservation. However, recent events have highlighted the challenges of social media fame and the need to give public figures space for self-care and reflection. As fans and admirers, it is very important to celebrate Robert’s unique contribution to conservation and allow him to follow his journey on his own terms, remembering that he is not only the son of a legendary wildlife enthusiast but also an individual with his own remarkable journey.