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Today Is Steve Irwin’s Son’s 14th Birthday! He’s Already An Award Winning Photographer And His Photos Show Why
Today Is Steve Irwin’s Son’s 14th Birthday! He’s Already An Award Winning Photographer And His Photos Show Why
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Today Is Steve Irwin’s Son’s 14th Birthday! He’s Already An Award Winning Photographer And His Photos Show Why

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Australian zookeeper and conservationist Steve Irwin was killed by a stingray in 2006, but his wild soul lives on in his son Robert. Today, the boy is celebrating his 14th birthday, and it’s already clear that he’s following in his late father’s footsteps, helping the world to fall in love with nature.

“14 years ago we welcomed you into our lives,” his mom wrote on Twitter. “Your dad would be so proud of the brilliant young man you have become. I love you, Robert.” His big sister Bindi also had something to say: “You are the greatest brother and friend. I’m so lucky to be your sister. Thank you for always making me smile.”

Since a very young age, Robert has been fascinated with the natural world. Now, together with his family, he travels the planet and captures the beauty of the animal kingdom. The talented 14-year-old is sharing his wildlife photography on social media and people are loving his work just as much as his father’s. Robert is Steve’s only son but it’s clear that he’s a true chip off the old block and the perfect guy to continue what his dad has started.

More info: robertirwinphotos.com | Instagram

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    Australian zookeeper and conservationist Steve Irwin was killed by a stingray in 2006, but his wild soul lives on in his son Robert

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    Today, he’s celebrating his 14th birthday

    Since a very young age, Robert has been fascinated with the natural world

    The boy is Steve’s only son but it’s clear that he’s a true chip off the old block

    He’s the perfect guy to continue with his dad’s work

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    Now, together with his family, Robert travels the planet and captures the beauty of the animal kingdom

    And even though he’s only 14

    He’s already actively encouraging Australia’s young people to become involved with wilderness and conservation

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    People are loving his work just as much as his father’s

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    And the talented 14-year-old is also an award-winning wildlife photographer

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    Happy birthday, Robert!

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    Rokas Laurinavičius

    Rokas Laurinavičius

    Author, Senior Writer

    Rokas is a writer at Bored Panda with a BA in Communication. After working for a sculptor, he fell in love with visual storytelling and enjoys covering everything from TV shows (any Sopranos fans out there?) to photography. Throughout his years in Bored Panda, over 300 million people have read the posts he's written, which is probably more than he could count to.

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    Nancy E
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are very professional photos . His dad would be so proud ! The rest of the family already is , for this a family legacy .

    Janine B.
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really still miss Steve a lot. What an incredible loss when he passed so early. Robert and his sister Bindi are such fine young people. I wish them all the best from the bottom of my heart. ♡

    TheMsLollidella
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ikr , sad when he passed. I used to watch his show with my mom when I was 10, it was one of my favorite evenings since I'd spend it with my mom. My mom would always say "look at the amazing animals the earth has" and " aww that man really loves animals "

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    Ok Ha-Neul
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i'm still trying to get over that one picture of a spider eating a frog

    caity
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i remember saving that lioness photo, no idea he took it! very happy he did tho, and he's cute af. (i'm 13 don't worry not a cougar)

    Ben Smith
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, when I was 13 if I would have used the term "af" I'd have been grounded for a month.

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    Oli Fong
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait???!!! Did that pug take a selfie??? I need time to process this LOL

    Julie James
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So sad when Steve Irwin died he was a wonderful voice for nature and animal species. Lovely to see that his memory lives on in his son.

    Cyndi H
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This gave me the warm and fuzzies... beautiful.

    Melody Lanzatella
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I adore this young man, AND love his photography! These kids are an example of just HOW powerful DNA is!! They both could have ended up, loving nature...sure! But to be AS PASSIONATE as their father was??? THAT IS DNA!!

    Shelby Jackson
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Terri has done a tremendous job raising those 2. Happy Birthday Robert! I know dad is proud!

    Lorin Taylor
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those photos show just how much he knows and loves animals. They tell amazing stories and you get a feeling for the spirits of these amazing creatures. True talent, indeed.

    Melody Lanzatella
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also, when I see this story, I am struck by the LARGER picture! Steve Irwin was just a BIGGER than life personality!! And when I died, I thought, ALL of those animal lives he could have saved!! But...now that I see his son, I have to wonder...perhaps Steve Irwin was only here to father Robert and Bindi Irwin! What if THEY are the ones REALLY going to make MAJOR, BROAD, SWEEPING...GLOBAL changes in the realm of saving wildlife!! You never know!!! Right??

    Beatz Girl (Erica)
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    His photos are amazing for a boy his age!

    Mingi Football
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beautiful pics. Dad would be very proud of his children

    SJ_Panda_love
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Like The Father, The son. Superb!

    Mariah Miracle
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish Steve Irwin was still with us. His wife Terri as done an awesome job of raising two wonderful children by herself.

    Kori K. Warriner
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WOW what a gift Robert has! And WOW both him and Bindi look so much like their dad!

    Hari Onago
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This kid resembles his dad so much! He's so energetic and cheerful, it's contagious. And anyone can see he is really passionate about animals.

    Kristel Bijnen
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    His dad would be so proud! Amazing photography skills and that picture of Robert when he was little with that snake! TOO CUTE!

    Lee from Phoenix
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm normally pretty oblivious to the passing of people I see on TV, but with Steve it was sad like a friend. Glad to see that his family is well and they seem happy.

    Marie Camerlin- Slater
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great pictures, very talented. Steve Irwin would be so proud.

    Monica Jfk
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He's so cute, and the photos are really great. They are all really talented and loving.

    Aleksandra Kozłowska
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WOWOWOW wowah!! I wish i had his talent in that age,

    Katie Smith
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These photos are gorgeous. Happy birthday!

    FABULOUS1
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The photographs are awesome, Happy Birthday Robert!

    JMoo
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They seem like such a beautiful family!

    Rainbow Unicorn
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, these photos are so intensely beautiful. He has an amazing eye.

    Sherry
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm pretty sure that not ALL of these are his pictures as the elephant the hummingbird picture show up in stock photos and also don't have his name on it. I know people loved Steve but I felt like he totally harassed the animals at times. Sorry he's gone though.

    Carmen Lindh
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sad that his Dad isn't alive to see his son follow in his footsteps! 💖

    Tracy Moorhead
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    His photography is so good! He’s grown into a good looking teenager!! Happy Birthday Robert!!

    Amanda B
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are so good! He has so much talent. Not to mention that he's really cute lol

    Rabbitt209
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Happy birthday, Robert! And keep up the great and important work!

    Bob 2.0
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, the critically endangered pug

    Jonathan Eatsalot
    Community Member
    8 years ago

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    Huh, no pictures of stingrays

    Nancy E
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are very professional photos . His dad would be so proud ! The rest of the family already is , for this a family legacy .

    Janine B.
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really still miss Steve a lot. What an incredible loss when he passed so early. Robert and his sister Bindi are such fine young people. I wish them all the best from the bottom of my heart. ♡

    TheMsLollidella
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ikr , sad when he passed. I used to watch his show with my mom when I was 10, it was one of my favorite evenings since I'd spend it with my mom. My mom would always say "look at the amazing animals the earth has" and " aww that man really loves animals "

    Load More Replies...
    Ok Ha-Neul
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i'm still trying to get over that one picture of a spider eating a frog

    caity
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i remember saving that lioness photo, no idea he took it! very happy he did tho, and he's cute af. (i'm 13 don't worry not a cougar)

    Ben Smith
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, when I was 13 if I would have used the term "af" I'd have been grounded for a month.

    Load More Replies...
    Oli Fong
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait???!!! Did that pug take a selfie??? I need time to process this LOL

    Julie James
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So sad when Steve Irwin died he was a wonderful voice for nature and animal species. Lovely to see that his memory lives on in his son.

    Cyndi H
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This gave me the warm and fuzzies... beautiful.

    Melody Lanzatella
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I adore this young man, AND love his photography! These kids are an example of just HOW powerful DNA is!! They both could have ended up, loving nature...sure! But to be AS PASSIONATE as their father was??? THAT IS DNA!!

    Shelby Jackson
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Terri has done a tremendous job raising those 2. Happy Birthday Robert! I know dad is proud!

    Lorin Taylor
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those photos show just how much he knows and loves animals. They tell amazing stories and you get a feeling for the spirits of these amazing creatures. True talent, indeed.

    Melody Lanzatella
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also, when I see this story, I am struck by the LARGER picture! Steve Irwin was just a BIGGER than life personality!! And when I died, I thought, ALL of those animal lives he could have saved!! But...now that I see his son, I have to wonder...perhaps Steve Irwin was only here to father Robert and Bindi Irwin! What if THEY are the ones REALLY going to make MAJOR, BROAD, SWEEPING...GLOBAL changes in the realm of saving wildlife!! You never know!!! Right??

    Beatz Girl (Erica)
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    His photos are amazing for a boy his age!

    Mingi Football
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beautiful pics. Dad would be very proud of his children

    SJ_Panda_love
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Like The Father, The son. Superb!

    Mariah Miracle
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish Steve Irwin was still with us. His wife Terri as done an awesome job of raising two wonderful children by herself.

    Kori K. Warriner
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WOW what a gift Robert has! And WOW both him and Bindi look so much like their dad!

    Hari Onago
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This kid resembles his dad so much! He's so energetic and cheerful, it's contagious. And anyone can see he is really passionate about animals.

    Kristel Bijnen
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    His dad would be so proud! Amazing photography skills and that picture of Robert when he was little with that snake! TOO CUTE!

    Lee from Phoenix
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm normally pretty oblivious to the passing of people I see on TV, but with Steve it was sad like a friend. Glad to see that his family is well and they seem happy.

    Marie Camerlin- Slater
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great pictures, very talented. Steve Irwin would be so proud.

    Monica Jfk
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He's so cute, and the photos are really great. They are all really talented and loving.

    Aleksandra Kozłowska
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WOWOWOW wowah!! I wish i had his talent in that age,

    Katie Smith
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These photos are gorgeous. Happy birthday!

    FABULOUS1
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The photographs are awesome, Happy Birthday Robert!

    JMoo
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They seem like such a beautiful family!

    Rainbow Unicorn
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, these photos are so intensely beautiful. He has an amazing eye.

    Sherry
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm pretty sure that not ALL of these are his pictures as the elephant the hummingbird picture show up in stock photos and also don't have his name on it. I know people loved Steve but I felt like he totally harassed the animals at times. Sorry he's gone though.

    Carmen Lindh
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sad that his Dad isn't alive to see his son follow in his footsteps! 💖

    Tracy Moorhead
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    His photography is so good! He’s grown into a good looking teenager!! Happy Birthday Robert!!

    Amanda B
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are so good! He has so much talent. Not to mention that he's really cute lol

    Rabbitt209
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Happy birthday, Robert! And keep up the great and important work!

    Bob 2.0
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, the critically endangered pug

    Jonathan Eatsalot
    Community Member
    8 years ago

    This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

    Huh, no pictures of stingrays

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