That’s because Americans have been so supportive of their conservation work through the Australian bushfires and the recent global pandemic.
Terri Irwin told CNN: “America has really stepped up its contributions to our charity. “Everybody has their own challenges through this pandemic, but America has been really good at looking at, you know, outside of its own bubble and being able to say, I can do this charity thing.” .”
Season 4 of their “Crikey! It’s Irwins” series shows exactly what support is heading for, from a giant runway that allows elephants at the Australian Zoo (where the Irwins live) to move freely. more for koalas to take care of during the breeding season.
But not only showcase the family’s work, also their personal lives.
“It was definitely the most raw and honest look at our family,” said Robert Irwin. “It seemed like the most intimate look into our family life and a really exciting time for us personally, of course, with Grace’s arrival.”
Grace, born in March, is the daughter of her older sister Bindi Irwin and her husband Chandler Powell.
Bindi Irwin says being a new mom has increased her passion for the work her family does because “being wildlife warriors, not just what we do but also us.”
“I think we’re incredibly lucky to have found our purpose in life and be able to share it, and for me, as a new mom, I’m so lucky to have brought my daughter with me. adventure too,” she said. “I was passionate before Grace about making a difference in the world, but now I have this fire inside of me.”
“I want to make sure that Grace grows up in a world with clean water and fresh air and wildlife and it’s important to me that we protect our planet for her generation. “
Terri Irwin said that’s what her late husband, Steve Irwin, also wanted for their children.
Steve Irwin, who became known by the nickname “Crocodile Hunter”, died after being pierced by a stingray while filming a documentary in Australia in 2006.
The program includes footage of him. Terri Irwin said their children are a lot like him because Bindi is passionate about the scientific aspects of wildlife and Robert loves “wearing boots” at the zoo.
“It’s a great balance of two wonderful kids who want to keep their father’s legacy alive,” Irwin said. “And I know he would be proud.”
“Crikey! It’s the Irwins” Season 4 premieres on Discovery + New Years Day.
