The Last Crocodile Hunter: A Father and Son Legacy
About
Bob Irwin grew up in the Dandenong Ranges, where his passion for wildlife was born. A near-death experience made him realize he needed to follow his dreams, so he and his wife Lyn opened a wildlife park. The Irwin children grew up around the Beerwah Reptile Wildlife Park, learned about the animals, and cared for orphaned wildlife. This unique upbringing had a profound impact on Bobs son Steve, who became world-famous as the Crocodile Hunter. Bob nearly didnt survive the sudden death of his adored wife Lyn, and it was Steve who helped him face life again. When the world tragically lost Steve to a freak diving accident, it was the natural world and the animals within it that helped Bob to keep going. Since then he has continued to fight for Steves legacy of protecting the planet.
Why it’s great
Bob Irwin grew up with a passion for wildlife born in the Dandenong Ranges. After a near-death experience, he and his wife Lyn opened a wildlife park where the Irwin children grew up surrounded by animals. This account of Bob Irwin's life and his profound influence on his son Steve chronicles a multigenerational legacy of wildlife stewardship, conservation, and the deep love of animals that defined both their lives.
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