Bob Irwin Tribute Night

Bob Irwin with Daniel and WilliamDaniel and William were kindly invited, and were honoured, to speak at the Bob Irwin Tribute night held at Aussie World on the Sunshine Coast on Saturday evening.  The night was organised by Amanda French, in collaboration with Judy Irwin (Bob’s wife), as well as members of the Bob Irwin Conservation Foundation, as a surprise evening that he thought was in honour of his son Steve Irwin.

Amanda has just completed writing Bob’s autobiography called ‘The Last Crocodile Hunter – A father and son legacy”, which is due to be released on the 25th October so she was well equipped with names and contacts to organise such an event for Bob without him knowing.

Daniel and William presenting to Bob IrwinIt was an amazing evening of speeches and presentations by many people from Bob’s past. Included in the guest list were people from his original crocodile hunting team, Crocodile Hunter production team, Australia Zoo staff, close friends and family.

Daniel and William were asked to present their orangutan journey as an example of how the younger generation, inspired by Steve, are continuing Bob and Steve’s undying passion for conservation.

There were many stories shared on the night.  There was a lot of laughter and a few tears, but mostly inspiration.  Daniel and Wi

Another young Australian that spoke on the night was passionate 14 year old Jack Jenkins who has put together a YouTube Channel called Zoo To You which is filled with many incredible reptile and conservation facts and experiences that Jack brings to audiences all over the world.

Thank you Bob, you are the grandfather of conservation in all of our eyes.  You continue to inspire us.

Daniel and William

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