Steve Irwin's TV Show: The Crocodile Hunter
Steve Irwin once stated, “I have no fear of losing my life - if I have to save a koala or a crocodile or a kangaroo or a snake, mate, I will save it.” If one watched his show they would definitely be able to say that Irwin stuck to his word. Irwin was born on February 22,1962 in Essendon, Victoria, Australia and died on September 4, 2016 in Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia while filming a new episode for his show. He was a very well known zoologist because of his television show “The Crocodile Hunter”. Steve Irwin created the Australia Zoo in Queensland, Australia and taught people all around the world about wild animals through his television show. He also inspired awareness of these animals.
Many people have created something at least one time but not many people have helped create something as big as a zoo. Steve Irwin grew up in the town of Beerwah, Queensland where he lived with his family. Irwin’s family owned a small reptile zoo. As he was growing up Irwin participated in the Crocodile recollection program of Queensland, Australia. In the early 1990’s Irwin teamed up with a producer named John Stainton to film a documentary. When the documentary was …show more content…
published it was such a good film that the Discovery channel wanted them to keep making films which created the television show that helped create an awareness for lots of different kinds of animals. During this time Steve Irwin and his wife changed the name of their wildlife zoo to the Australia Zoo (“Steve Irwin,” 2001).
Steve Irwin was known throughout the world because of his wildlife television show “The Crocodile Hunter”.
On this show he taught people about wild animals like crocodiles and other reptiles. Although his show was loved by many there were also people who did not like his show. Some would say that he was getting himself too close to danger. This criticism did not stop Irwin from making more episodes for the show. Irwin ran into more critics in 2004 when he was holding his infant while feeding crocodiles. Some people said that it was child abuse, but Steve Irwin claimed that the child was never in any danger. Even more criticism came in when he was allegedly filming too close to animals in Antarctica. The show did not usually get many critics and was loved by almost everyone (“Steve
Irwin,”2007).
“I’ve never met somebody with such enthusiasm for life”(Jay Leno,2007). Because of his crazy and fun personality, Irwin was able to draw lots of attention to his T.V. show. As people watched the show they got drawn in by all the excitement and ended up learning about species they may never of seen before. When they learned about these animals they realized the importance of them to the ecosystem. People were able to share their experience and new knowledge of animals with others thus spreading awareness.
Steve Irwin was a unique and passionate advocate for animals. By founding the Australia zoo, starring in a television show, and his enthusiasm and love for animals, Steve Irwin helped to create an awareness for animals that many may never had heard of otherwise. Even though he has passed away, he was able to spread his passion to his children who now follow in his footsteps. Steve Irwin will be missed by many who loved to watch his show.
Many people have created something at least one time but not many people have helped create something as big as a zoo. Steve Irwin grew up in the town of Beerwah, Queensland where he lived with his family. Irwin’s family owned a small reptile zoo. As he was growing up Irwin participated in the Crocodile recollection program of Queensland, Australia. In the early 1990’s Irwin teamed up with a producer named John Stainton to film a documentary. When the documentary was …show more content…
published it was such a good film that the Discovery channel wanted them to keep making films which created the television show that helped create an awareness for lots of different kinds of animals. During this time Steve Irwin and his wife changed the name of their wildlife zoo to the Australia Zoo (“Steve Irwin,” 2001).
Steve Irwin was known throughout the world because of his wildlife television show “The Crocodile Hunter”.
On this show he taught people about wild animals like crocodiles and other reptiles. Although his show was loved by many there were also people who did not like his show. Some would say that he was getting himself too close to danger. This criticism did not stop Irwin from making more episodes for the show. Irwin ran into more critics in 2004 when he was holding his infant while feeding crocodiles. Some people said that it was child abuse, but Steve Irwin claimed that the child was never in any danger. Even more criticism came in when he was allegedly filming too close to animals in Antarctica. The show did not usually get many critics and was loved by almost everyone (“Steve
Irwin,”2007).
“I’ve never met somebody with such enthusiasm for life”(Jay Leno,2007). Because of his crazy and fun personality, Irwin was able to draw lots of attention to his T.V. show. As people watched the show they got drawn in by all the excitement and ended up learning about species they may never of seen before. When they learned about these animals they realized the importance of them to the ecosystem. People were able to share their experience and new knowledge of animals with others thus spreading awareness.
Steve Irwin was a unique and passionate advocate for animals. By founding the Australia zoo, starring in a television show, and his enthusiasm and love for animals, Steve Irwin helped to create an awareness for animals that many may never had heard of otherwise. Even though he has passed away, he was able to spread his passion to his children who now follow in his footsteps. Steve Irwin will be missed by many who loved to watch his show.