Meet Steve Irwin’s son Robert, who’s turning 21: the Australian conservationist has been working with Prince William in South Africa and is following in his late father’s ‘wildlife warrior’ footsteps

Nov 11 , 2024

Robert Irwin was named a Global Ambassador for Prince William’s Earthshot Prize earlier this year, and recently joined the royal in Africa to discuss conservation – here’s what else you need to know

Robert Irwin, an Australian conservationist and TV personality like his famous father, the late Steve Irwin, joined Prince William on an early-morning nature walk near South Africa’s Table Mountain on Tuesday to promote the work of conservation rangers in a unique urban national park.

William, Prince of Wales, and Robert Irwin during a visit to Cape Town, South Africa, on November 5. Photo: Reuters

In September, Robert Irwin was appointed a Global Ambassador for Prince William’s Earthshot Prize, cementing his status as one of the top environmental advocates in the world.

Irwin’s father Steve was a beloved conservationist known for his TV series The Crocodile Hunter. The passionate environmentalist died unexpectedly in 2006 after being attacked by a stingray.

Steve Irwin died in 2006 after being attacked by a stingray. He was 44. Photo: @anniestarke/Instagram

In the wake of his father’s untimely death, Robert has clearly stepped into his father’s shoes. Here’s everything to know about Steve Irwin’s son, Robert Irwin.

He was home-schooled in a zoo

Terri Irwin (right) with her daughter Bindi and son Robert at the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens in 2013. Photo: SCMP Archive

Robert Irwin was born in 2003 in Queensland, Australia, to parents Steve and Terri Irwin. He has an older sister named Bindi, who’s now 26.

The Irwin siblings were home-schooled at Australia Zoo – formerly the Beerwah Reptile Park – owned by their parents. The sprawling wildlife park is currently run by Terri Irwin and according to its website, “encompasses over 700 acres [283 hectares] and employs over 500 staff”.

He is often compared to his father

With his sandy blond hair and cheeky grin, Robert certainly reminds viewers of a certain age of his late father.