Robert Irwin Swapping wildlife adventures for the ballroom! The late crocodile hunter’s 21 year old son Steve Irwincompetes in season 34 Dance with the starsbrings the charm and energy of his signature to a whole new stage. Growing up with his sister in the footsteps of his father at the Australian Zoo, Robert stepped into the spotlight of live television as he tackles his ballroom dancing challenge. His journey is already being supported by fans dwts It is becoming one of the most exciting stories of the season.
Find out more about him below.
He is the son of the late crocodile hunter Steve Irwin.
Robert was only two years old when his father, Steve (the beloved “crocodile hunter”) died in 2006 after the Stingray accident. Since then, Robert has continued his father’s legacy and often talks about Steve’s passion for wildlife continuing to inspire him.
“I often come across archive footage I’ve never seen before,” Robert said in an interview with Access Hollywood. “And then, all of a sudden, his memories just start to go back to the flood. So, after losing someone when I was two, I’m odd after decades after having bigger pictures of people he was.”
“As I begin to reach the same kind of milestones that I went as a young man he grew up in, I feel like I’m in a way close to him,” he added. “I’m really, I’m like a superhero figure. He’s this ubiquitous, and to me he’s a superhero. And I’m very grateful for that because I didn’t have much time with my dad, but I have a person who exemplifies everything I want to be life.”
He works with his family at the Australian Zoo
Like his previous father, Robert is a dedicated wildlife conservationist. He works with his mother, Terry IrwinAnd my sister Bindi IrwinQueensland’s family at the Australian Zoo. He is practical with early childhood animals and is frequently featured in zoo programs and special events.
Robert also made a movie The 6-year-old debut starring in the 2010 film Free Willy: Escape from Pirate’s Cove.
He is a photographer and a television personality.
Beyond his work at the zoo, Robert became a talented wildlife photographer, his photos appearing at exhibitions, and even more Australia’s Geographical. He also co-hosted a television segment on animals. Tonight’s show starring Jimmy Fallonwhere he became a fan favorite guest who showed off his exotic creatures.
He’s competing dwts Season 34
Robert joined Dance with the stars Autumn 2025 Season 34. He is affiliated with professional dancers Whitney Carsonand together, they quickly became one of the most talked about couples of the season.
He is intimate with his sister, Bindi Irwin.
Robert and his sister Bindi share a well-known close bond. Bindi himself won dwts Returned to Season 21 in 2015 Derek Huffso Robert has big shoes to fill.
“Her brother is just as amazing as her!” Huff said. We September 2015. I said, “Y’all seems like the coolest person and I’m so grateful that you’re in my life now!”
