Biography of Robert Irwin
Robert Clarence Irwin is an Australian-American television personality and wildlife photographer who hails from Queensland, Australia. Born in 2003, Robert is the second child of the late Australian wildlife enthusiast and television personality, Steve Irwin, and his wife, Terri Irwin. In 2006, he lost his father to a deadly stingray attack during a diving expedition while filming for a new documentary. Despite Steve’s passing, Robert continued to follow his father’s footsteps, getting up close and personal with deadly creatures and continuing his legacy in wildlife conservation.
Being passionate about photography, Robert is an award-winning photographer who embarks on many photography expeditions in search of spectacular images of wildlife. In 2016, he was awarded the Junior runner-up Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year for his photograph of a saltwater crocodile titled “Toothy Grin”. In 2018, he participated in the Nature’s Best Windland Smith Rice International Photography Award and showcased his awe-inspiring photograph, The Catch, which depicts a huntsman spider devouring a frog. His photograph was selected as a “Highly Commended” photograph.
Robert has taken part in numerous conservation projects, spreading the message of wildlife conservation. He continues to participate in the annual Australia Zoo crocodile research trip on the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve in Queensland, helping the team tag crocodiles with tracking devices before releasing them back into the wild. In 2017, he was named as the Ambassador for Scouts Australia to inspire youths to engage in wildlife conservation activities and highlight the challenges that the wildlife faces. Also, he received the prestigious Luke Curnow Conservation Award for his enduring efforts to preserve Australia’s wildlife and natural habitats.
With the extinction of species occurring at a much faster rate than intended, Robert understood that wildlife conservation has become an increasingly pervasive issue. Given the chance to make a difference, he became an advocate for the animal kingdom and has been actively involved in wildlife photography and conservation initiatives. He has used his influence to educate the people about conservation efforts and to inspire the younger generation to create a positive change in this world.