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Steve Irwin

Steve Irwin was an Australian celebrity, most known for his popular show The Crocodile Hunter. After a life spent with animals, Steve Irwin tragically died in 2006 when pierced in the heart by a stingray in the Great Barrier Reef.

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Where did Steve Irwin go to school?

Steve Irwin went to school at Caloundra State high school.

He graduated in 1979, and he did not go on to university.

Where is Steve irwins memorial?

Australia zoo is in Queensland, on the gold coast, along Steve Irwin Way.

Where did Steve Irwin catch his first croc?

Steven Irwin was keenly interested in all forms of wildlife from a young age. He was already helping his father, Bob, catch small crocodiles when he was just nine years old.

Irwin continued honing and refining his crocodile catching skills, formally becoming known as the Crocodile Hunter when he launched the documentary series "The Crocodile hunter" in 1997.

What was Steve Irwin's phrase?

Steve Irwin made famous the catchphrase "Crikey!"

What was so special about Steve Irwin?

he had a deep passion for animals..mostly crocodiles..which as you know have a bad rep..so i think that was his way of letting the world experience their behavior and beauty and appreciating them in whole new light. also..he had some pretty big cojones :P love ya steve!!

Where is Steve Irwin's zoo located?

His zoo is located in Tampa, Florida!

His zoo is located in Tampa, Florida!

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silly billy , its in Australia ! its kinda obvious since its name is AUSTRALIA ZOO ! come on DUDE ! - CourtneyBRO

Beerwah, Queensland, Australia - Went there last month!!

What part of the stingray killed Steve Irwin?

The stingray barb punctured his Aorta and he bled to death

Could Steve Irwin survived his stingray incident?

Infact her wouldnt.. He would of if the zoo crew rung up the Helicopter of the ambalance to get him but it was to late

R.I.P Mate

Why is Steve Irwin important today?

He wasn't. Just an American stereotype for what they thought us Aussies were like.

How did people react to Steve Irwin?

Do you mean to his death, or him in general?

For me, and for a lot of other fans, we were very devestated to hear that he died. I was quite depressed :C He's my idol, and was since I was about 5 years old (I'm almost 17 now). Many people came to the Australia Zoo to show their support, and many places were named after him in dedication. November 15 in Australia is "Steve Irwin Day".

In general, I think some people thought he was kind of crazy, but most of us loved him for all the things he did for animals and wildlife conservation. He was a wonderful, inspirational man.

What setbacks did Steve Irwin Experience?

He was stabbed by a stingray. That is a pretty large setback!

Why should Steve Irwin be Australian of the year?

He is a great example that you can do anything if you put your mind to it as he did in funding the Australian Zoo and became known for his great passion for animals all around the world.

Where did 'Crocodile Hunter' Steve Irwin die?

On 4 September 2006, Steve Irwin was filming an underwater documentary off the Great Barrier Reef, when he was fatally pierced in the heart by a stingray barb. He pulled out the barb himself. It has been said that, had he left it there, he would not have died.

Was Steve Irwin considered a wildlife biologist?

No he was considered an iconic Australian television personality, wildlife expert and a conservationist.

Where is Steve Irwin buried?

I believe Steve was given more or less a "green burial" inside the zoo enclosure;

probably in a wooden coffin in a wooden roughbox, so he can return to the earth

over a period of time, and possibly his soul may benefit from the night cries of

the animals, and birds.

Is Steve Irwin of any aborigine ancestry?

Yes he was...And he died the way he lived, with animals in his heart.

Did Steve Irwin receive any awards?

Steve Irwin received several awards throughout his career including Favorite Male Personality at the Astra Awards. He also won the Kidsâ?? Choice Award for Best Burp. Irwin passed away in 2006.

Did Steve Irwin fake his death?

No! He got stung by a stingray while he was smimming in the Great Barrier reef.

Did Steve Irwin's mom die?

Yes, she died several years before Steve died.

Why did Steve Irwin decide to hunt crocodiles?

He was called the crocodile hunter because, while he did in fact care for other wildlife animals, he most often helped relocate crocodiles from populated areas to unpopulated areas.

How old was Steve Irwin at death?

When Steve Irwin was killed in 2006, he was 44 years old. Had he lived, in 2014 he would be 52.