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'''Stephen Robert "Steve" Irwin''' (born ], ]) is the manager of ] in ], ]. He is best known as the co-presenter (with American wife ]) of a highly unconventional nature ] series, '']'', in which Irwin's larger-than-life persona and seemingly outrageous antics are the key features. '''Stephen Robert "Steve" Irwin''' (born ], ]) is the owner and manager of ] at Beerwah, ], ]. He is best known as '']'', which is the name of the unconventional nature ] series on television he, assisted by his American-born wife, ], presents. His larger-than-life persona and seemingly outrageous antics are the key features. The program has made the Irwins televison personalities on several continents.


Born in ], he moved with his parents to ] as a child. His dad's name is Bob. The family ran the Queensland Reptile and Fauna Park, a small ] park, which Steve became involved in running. When he was older, he became a ] ], removing crocodiles from near populated areas, performing the service for free with the '']'' that he kept them for the park. Born in ], he moved with his parents as a child to ], where his parents, Bob and Lyn, ran the Queensland Reptile and Fauna Park, a small ] park. Steve grew up around crocodiles and other reptiles. He became a ] ], removing crocodiles from near populated areas, performing the service for free with the '']'' that he kept them for the park.


In ], he took over the running of the park, now renamed the "]", and in ] met (at the park) and married Terri. The footage, shot by ], of their crocodile-trapping ] became the first episode of ''The Crocodile Hunter'', which became wildly successful in America. In ], he took over the running of the park, now renamed the "]", and in ] met (at the park) and married Terri. The footage, shot by ], of their crocodile-trapping ] became the first episode of ''The Crocodile Hunter'', which became wildly successful in America.
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The Irwins have two children: a daughter, Bindi Sue Irwin (born ] ]), and a son, Robert Clarence Irwin (born ] ]) and they have a dog named Sui. The Irwins have two children: a daughter, Bindi Sue Irwin (born ] ]), and a son, Robert Clarence Irwin (born ] ]) and they have a dog named Sui.


Under Steve's expansive leadership, the operations have grown to include the zoo, the television series, and The Steve Irwin Conservation Foundation, and International Crocodile Rescue.
⚫ Controversy arose when, on ] ], Irwin, in a public show, carried his infant son in one arm while feeding a dead chicken carcass to a crocodile with the other hand. He then set the child down on the ground near a pond with a crocodile in it. Child welfare and ] groups critized his actions as irresponsible and tantamount to ], although Irwin was not charged criminally. Irwin stated that the danger to the child was only a perceived danger and that he was in complete control of the situation. Irwin's defenders pointed to his several decades of "hands on" experience and direct interaction with crocodiles, his well-known love for his children, and his respect for his role as a father. His wife Terri commented that the child was in no more real danger than a child being taught to swim would be.


⚫ Controversy arose when, on ] ], Irwin, in a public show, carried his infant son in one arm while feeding a dead chicken carcass to a crocodile with the other hand. He then set the child down on the ground near a pond with a crocodile in it. Child welfare and ] groups criticized his actions as irresponsible and tantamount to ]. Steve stated any danger to his son was only a perceived danger and that he was in complete control of the situation. His defenders pointed to his several decades of "hands on" experience and direct interaction with crocodiles, his well-known love for his children, and his respect for his role as a father. Terri commented that their child was in no more real danger than a child being taught to swim would be. No charges were filed.
⚫ Five months later, in ] of 2004, Irwin came under fire again when allegations were made that he had gotten too close and disturbed some wildlife (namely ], ] and ]) while filming a documentary in ]. Interacting with Antarctic wildlife in such ways is a breach of federal and ]s, and can result in fines up to $1 million and/or two years imprisonment. At the time this article was last revised, criminal charges had not been filed against Irwin regarding these allegations.

⚫ Five months later, in ] of 2004, Irwin came under fire again when allegations were made that he came to close and disturbed some wildlife (namely ], ] and ]) while filming a documentary in ]. Interacting with Antarctic wildlife an unapproved manner may be a breach of Australian federal and ]s. Subsequently, the issue ended without charges being filed. This link to a related BBC News story on the cleared charges: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/3896685.stm


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Stephen Robert "Steve" Irwin (born February 22, 1962) is the owner and manager of Australia Zoo at Beerwah, Queensland, Australia. He is best known as The Crocodile Hunter, which is the name of the unconventional nature documentary series on television he, assisted by his American-born wife, Terri Irwin, presents. His larger-than-life persona and seemingly outrageous antics are the key features. The program has made the Irwins televison personalities on several continents.

Born in Victoria, he moved with his parents as a child to Queensland, where his parents, Bob and Lyn, ran the Queensland Reptile and Fauna Park, a small reptile park. Steve grew up around crocodiles and other reptiles. He became a crocodile trapper, removing crocodiles from near populated areas, performing the service for free with the quid pro quo that he kept them for the park.

In 1991, he took over the running of the park, now renamed the "Australia Zoo", and in 1992 met (at the park) and married Terri. The footage, shot by John Stainton, of their crocodile-trapping honeymoon became the first episode of The Crocodile Hunter, which became wildly successful in America.

In 2002, their first feature film, The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course, was released. In 2003, Irwin was reportedly in line to host a chat show on Australian network television.

The Irwins have two children: a daughter, Bindi Sue Irwin (born 24 July 1998), and a son, Robert Clarence Irwin (born 1 December 2003) and they have a dog named Sui.

Under Steve's expansive leadership, the operations have grown to include the zoo, the television series, and The Steve Irwin Conservation Foundation, and International Crocodile Rescue.

Controversy arose when, on 2 January 2004, Irwin, in a public show, carried his infant son in one arm while feeding a dead chicken carcass to a crocodile with the other hand. He then set the child down on the ground near a pond with a crocodile in it. Child welfare and animal rights groups criticized his actions as irresponsible and tantamount to child abuse. Steve stated any danger to his son was only a perceived danger and that he was in complete control of the situation. His defenders pointed to his several decades of "hands on" experience and direct interaction with crocodiles, his well-known love for his children, and his respect for his role as a father. Terri commented that their child was in no more real danger than a child being taught to swim would be. No charges were filed.

Five months later, in June of 2004, Irwin came under fire again when allegations were made that he came to close and disturbed some wildlife (namely whales, seals and penguins) while filming a documentary in Antarctica. Interacting with Antarctic wildlife an unapproved manner may be a breach of Australian federal and international laws. Subsequently, the issue ended without charges being filed. This link to a related BBC News story on the cleared charges: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/3896685.stm


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