Bob Irwin
Australian naturalist and former zookeeper (born 1939) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other people with the same name, see Robert Irwin.
Not to be confused with his grandson Robert Irwin.
Robert Eric Irwin (born 8 June 1939) is an Australian naturalist, animal conservationist, former zookeeper, and a herpetologist known for his conservation and husbandry work with apex predators and reptiles. He is the founder of the Queensland Reptile and Fauna Park (now known as Australia Zoo). His son was the conservationist and well-known international television personality Steve Irwin.
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Born | Robert Eric Irwin (1939-06-08) 8 June 1939 (age 84) |
Occupation(s) | Conservationist, former zookeeper, animal naturalist |
Years active | 1970–2018 |
Spouses | Lyn Hakainsson (died 2000)Judy Irwin (m. 2004) |
Children | Joy • Steve • Mandy |
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