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Stephen Robert Irwin, "The Crocodile Hunter", was a famous Australian zookeeper and conservationist known for his education of wildlife.
Steve Irwin, the beloved Australian wildlife enthusiast and television personality, first became a household name in the United States as the host of the Animal Planet series "The Crocodile Hunter." He is well known for his efforts to promote conservation of wildlife and dedicated his life to researching and protecting vulnerable species.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1962</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Steve Irwin is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On February 22, 1962, Steve Irwin was born in Essendon, Victoria, Australia.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1991</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Marries Terri Raines</div><div class='timeline-text'>Steve marries Terri Raines and the two move to Queensland to run the family business.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1996</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>The Crocodile Hunter Debuts on TV</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Crocodile Hunter premieres on Australian television and quickly becomes a cult classic.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1998</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Crocodile Hunter airs in United States</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Crocodile Hunter begins airing in the United States on Animal Planet.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2001</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame</div><div class='timeline-text'>Steve Irwin receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his work with The Crocodile Hunter.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2006</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Daughter Bindi is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>Steve and Terri welcome their daughter, Bindi Sue Irwin, into the world.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2006</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Tragically Passes Away</div><div class='timeline-text'>Steve Irwin passes away on September 4th, 2006 after being stung by a stingray while filming off the coast of Australia.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Born in Essendon, Victoria</h3><p class='facts-text'>Steve Irwin was born in Essendon, Victoria on February 22, 1962.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Raised By Wildlife Experts</h3><p class='facts-text'>Steve Irwin was raised by wildlife experts Bob and Lyn Irwin, who owned a reptile park in Beerwah, Queensland. He grew up around animals and developed an early love for wildlife.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Starred in his Own TV Series</h3><p class='facts-text'>Steve Irwin starred in his own television series, "The Crocodile Hunter", which aired from 1996 to 2007 and made him an international celebrity.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Established the Irwin Conservation Foundation</h3><p class='facts-text'>In 2002, Steve Irwin and his wife Terri established the Irwin Conservation Foundation (ICF) to support global conservation efforts.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Died at Age</h3><p class='facts-text'>On September 4, 2006, Steve Irwin died at the age of 44 after being pierced in the chest by a stingray barb while filming a documentary off the coast of Port Douglas, Australia.</p></div></div>
Steve Irwin was an Australian reality star, born on February 22, 1962, who tragically passed away on September 4, 2006, at the age of 44. He is best known for his long-running wildlife documentary television series The Crocodile Hunter, which was broadcasted in over 120 countries. He was known for his enthusiasm for wildlife and conservationism.
