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Who is Robert Irwin?
Robert Clarence Irwin, who was born on December 1, 2003, is a conservationist, television presenter, zookeeper, wildlife photographer, and actor in Australia. Steve Irwin was his father and fans often observe similarities between him and his late father. On Network 10, Irwin and Julia Morris are co-hosting the reality show ‘I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here’. He previously hosted Robert’s Real Life Adventures, a program on his family zoo’s internal television network, and the Discovery Kids Channel television series Wild But True as well as co-creating the book series Robert Irwin: Dinosaur Hunter. He played a role in the Animal Planet series Crikey! The Irwins are reunited with their mother, Terri, and sister, Bindi, from 2018 to 2022. September 2024 was a milestone for Irwin and Nomzamo Mbatha, as they became the inaugural two Earthshot Prize Global Ambassadors.
| Real Name/Full Name | Robert Clarence Irwin |
| Date Of Birth | 1 December 2003 |
| Age | 21 years old |
| Birthplace | Buderim, Australia. |
| Nationality | Australian. |
| Religion | Christianity. |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Father Name | Steve Irwin. |
| Mother Name | Terri Irwin. |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Height | 5 feet 3 inch |
| Weight | 48 kg |
| Marital Status | Not Married |
| Siblings | Bindi Irwin. |
| Profession | Conservationist, Television Personality, Zookeeper, Wildlife Photographer, Actor. |
| Net worth | $3 Million. |
Early Life
The birth date of Robert Irwin, who is now 20 years old, was December 1, 2003 in Buderim, Queensland, Australia. Steve Irwin and Terri Irwin, renowned wildlife experts and conservationists, are his parents, and he is the second and only son. His childhood was spent at the Australia Zoo, which was established by his grandparents Bob and Lyn Irwin and later run by his parents. At a young age, he was introduced to various animals and taught how to handle and care for them. He followed in his father’s footsteps by developing a keen interest in photography and filmmaking. In addition to his sister, Bindi, he was homeschooled by his mother. At the zoo, he was a part of several educational programs and activities, including the Wildlife Warriors and the Zoo Crew.
Personal Life
Robert’s personal life, especially his relationships, has been attracting media attention. He had a relationship with Rorie Buckey, who was the niece of the late actor Heath Ledger in 2024, but they ended up together amicably later that year. According to reports, Robert is currently single and concentrating on his career and conservation efforts starting in early 2025. Despite public attention, he maintains a level of privacy in regards to his personal relationships, opting to concentrate on his professional endeavors.
Career
He was the first person to publicly feed Australia Zoo’s American alligators in 2012. He fed his first saltwater crocodile during his 10th birthday performance. He does this on a regular basis. At the age of five, Robert Irwin made a cameo appearance in the fourth instalment of the family film ‘Free Willy: Escape from Pirate’s Cove’. In 2013, he appeared with his mother and sister in the television series titled ‘Steve Irwin’s Wildlife Warriors’
His popularity and confidence increased, resulting in him being selected to co-host the television series ‘Wild But True’ on Discovery Kids Channel from 2014 to 2015. In 2015, Robert made a guest appearance on the British wildlife series ‘Ten Deadliest Snakes’. He was seen guiding presenter Nigel Marven while they looked for a red bellied black snake in the billabong of the Australia Zoo in the episode that centred on Australia’s venomous reptiles.
In 2017, his appearances on Jimmy Fallon’s ‘The Tonight Show’ began, where he showcased various animal species such as an African dwarf crocodile, screaming armadillo, binturong, and a green aracari.
By becoming a member and ambassador for Scouts Australia, he established a partnership that aims to encourage Australia’s younger generation to participate in wildlife conservation. In addition, he has written a series of books on wildlife conservation.
In 2020, he appeared as a guest star in the Bluey episode The Quiet Game, portraying a retail clerk named Alfie. February 2022 saw the completion of filming for an episode of Crikey! The Irwins experienced an emergency escape from a crocodile. The announcement of Irwin’s replacement as co-host of Network 10’s reality television show I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here was made in October 2023. The show’s tenth season in 2024 will see Julia Morris return, and they both received Gold Logie nominations. He made his return for the eleventh season in 2025. Irwin was notified that he would be competing on season 34 of the American reality television series Dancing with the Stars in April 2025.
Net Worth
Robert has a net worth of around $3 million, mostly due to his television appearances, photography, and involvement in Australia Zoo’s operations. Much of his time is dedicated to the zoo and related projects, demonstrating his commitment to wildlife conservation. Robert is deeply attached to the mission his family has championed for decades, even though he enjoys occasional adventure and travel.
