Crikey! It's the Irwins facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Crikey! It's the Irwins |
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| Genre | Reality television/documentary |
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| Country of origin | United States Australia |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 29 |
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| Production location(s) | Beerwah, Queensland, Australia |
| Running time | 1hr |
| Production company(s) | Eureka Productions |
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| Original network | Animal Planet (seasons 1–2) Discovery+ (season 3) |
| Picture format | 1080i (HDTV) |
| Original release | 28 October 2018 – present |
Crikey! It's the Irwins is an exciting Australian reality TV show that follows the amazing adventures of the Irwin family. You'll see Terri Irwin, Bindi Irwin, and Robert Irwin as they live and work at the Australia Zoo. The show premiered on October 28, 2018, on Animal Planet.
In May 2020, it was announced that the show would have a third season. A special episode called "Life in Lockdown" aired on July 11, showing how the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia affected the zoo. The third season started on February 7, 2021, on Discovery+.
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About the Irwins and Their Amazing Show!
Crikey! It's the Irwins gives you a special look into the lives of the Irwin family. They are the family of the famous Australian conservationist and zookeeper, Steve Irwin, also known as "The Crocodile Hunter." The show takes you behind the scenes at the Australia Zoo, where they care for thousands of animals. You'll see them working hard to protect wildlife and also get a glimpse into their daily lives at home.
Meet the Cast!
The show features the incredible Irwin family, who are all dedicated to wildlife conservation:
- Terri Irwin: Steve Irwin's wife and the owner of Australia Zoo. She is passionate about animal welfare.
- Bindi Irwin: Steve and Terri's daughter. She grew up around animals and is a strong advocate for conservation.
- Robert Irwin: Steve and Terri's son. He loves animals, especially crocodiles, and is a talented wildlife photographer.
- Steve Irwin: You'll see him in archive footage, reminding everyone of his incredible legacy and passion for wildlife.
Adventures in Each Season
The show is packed with exciting moments as the Irwins care for animals, rescue wildlife, and travel to help conservation efforts around the world. Each episode is an adventure!
Season 1 Highlights (2018–2019)
Season 1 showed Robert taking a big step in his journey to feed huge crocodiles at the zoo's Crocoseum. The family also helped Hunter, a blind Sumatran Tiger, with his eye check-up. They prepared Scarlett, a young giraffe, for a road trip to reunite with her family.
Other adventures included Robert handling a venomous king cobra and Terri and Bindi welcoming new lemurs from the United States. The team also rescued possums caught in a chimney. The Irwins even traveled to South Africa to help release a wild leopard and learn from anti-poaching squads. Back at the zoo, they celebrated the birth of a baby giraffe named Rosie and helped a baby kangaroo named Melman. Robert also worked to save a stranded platypus.
The season ended with the family's annual trip to the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve. Here, they capture, study, and release wild crocodiles. This important work helps protect Australia's top predators.
Season 2 Highlights (2019)
In Season 2, Robert faced the challenge of moving Bosco, one of the zoo's most active crocodiles. Bindi investigated a giraffe's knee problem, and Terri helped a koala find a mate. Robert even swam with Gloria, a 12-foot python, for the first time!
The family went on a road trip into the Australian Outback to release rescued kangaroos and an emu. They also rescued more animals along the way. Terri helped a new baby rhino get a life-saving vaccine, and Robert rescued two black swans. The team worked to reunite two crocodiles, Acco and Cassie, in their new home.
Terri traveled to Oregon to help a cougar, while Robert rescued a small bird with a big attitude. Bindi swam with whale sharks to help with research. Robert also worked with a Komodo dragon for an exciting experiment. He even fed 44 hungry alligators at once! The season also showed Robert and Terri releasing rescued sea turtles near the Great Barrier Reef.
The season ended with Bindi's 21st birthday and a surprise marriage proposal from her boyfriend, Chandler. Meanwhile, Robert faced a risky gator rescue in thick mud, and Terri helped with the birth of a baby white rhino.
Special Episodes
There have been a few special episodes that give extra insights into the Irwins' world:
- Crikey! It's a Lookback: The Irwins shared their favorite moments from the first season.
- Bindi's Wedding: This special showed Bindi and Chandler preparing for their wedding. They had to make big changes because of the coronavirus pandemic, but their love won in the end.
- Life in Lockdown: This episode showed how the zoo kept going during the global pandemic. Terri worked hard to find funds to feed all the animals. Bindi and Chandler, instead of going on a honeymoon, helped with the hard work. Robert also faced a tricky python rescue.
