A biography for Steve Irwinhasn’t been written yet.
“Because when they strike it can be that quick that if they're within range, you're dead, you're dead in your tracks. And his head weighs more than my body so it's WHACK!”
“There's a lot of research behind the scenes that you don't get to see, but I have an instinct that my dad nurtured from when I was born. I was very lucky then.”
“I'm a proud Australian, a very, very proud Australian.”
“I believe sustainable use is the greatest propaganda in wildlife conservation at the moment.”
“Since I was a boy, from this house, I was out rescuing crocodiles and snakes. My mum and dad were very passionate about that and, I was lucky enough to go along.”
“Yeah, for some reason parrots have to bite me. That's their job. I don't know why that is. They've nearly torn my nose off. I've had some really bad parrot bites.”
“The only animals I'm not comfortable with are parrots, but I'm learning as I go. I'm getting better and better at 'em. I really am.”
“I am optimistic globally. So many scientists are working frantically on the reparation of our planet.”
“Crocodiles are easy. They try to kill and eat you. People are harder. Sometimes they pretend to be your friend first.”
“When I talk to the camera, mate, it's not like I'm talking to the camera, I'm talking to you because I want to whip you around and plunk you right there with me.”
“I believe that education is all about being excited about something. Seeing passion and enthusiasm helps push an educational message.”
“So, my tactic with conservation of apex predators is to get people excited and take them to where they live.”
“Yeah, I think it's an absolute disaster that Australia, the government, allowed kangaroo culling.”
“We've evolved from sitting back on our tripods and shooting wildlife films like they have been shot historically, which doesn't work for us.”
“You know, I'm Australian, and we have got the worst sense of humor. We are cruel to each other.”
“I've probably saved thousands of peoples' lives with my educational message on snake bites, how to get in around venomous anything.”
“My dad taught me from my youngest childhood memories through these connections with Aboriginal and tribal people that you must always protect people's sacred status, regardless of the past.”
“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.”
“Snakes are just very instinctive to me. I've been playing with snakes since before I could walk. It doesn't matter where or what it is, from the biggest to the most venomous.”
“Every cent we earn from Crocodile Hunter goes straight back into conservation. Every single cent.”