Steve Irwin was killed by a Short-tail stingray during a movie take.
As a fan of Australia I know Steve from the television and I followed a lot of his activities. Under his management the Australia Zoo achieved improvements in animal protection. But outside Australia he saved animal-lives, too.
There are reviewers being offended at his movie methods that Steve overacted his films. Ok, it was spectacular. But didn't he gave us a new understanding of these animals?
I will never forget Steve and his great work.
Due to the overload of the Australia Zoos website I post a copy the most important article here:
Further information:The World’s Original Wildlife Warrior
Tribute to Steve Irwin the world's original wildlife warrior
Australia Zoo and Wildlife Warriors Worldwide are today in mourning for a beloved friend and respected leader. The global response to the loss of Steve Irwin and the public outpouring of empathy we have received has been overwhelming, and a significant comfort to those of us who knew him. This is not just a loss for us, but for a planet full of people who loved him so well, and for the world’s precious wildlife that he laid his life on the line to protect.
Steve was a true original; he brought energy and passion to everything he did. Whether it was performing groundbreaking crocodile research on board his vessel Croc One, filming wildlife documentaries or simply celebrating his children’s birthdays, Steve didn’t do anything by half. A hard-core Wildlife Warrior and dedicated family man, Steve did for conservation and education what no one had ever done before. He brought wildlife conservation right into people’s living rooms and created a whole new generation of Wildlife Warriors.
The exceptional life Steve led is a testament to his respect for all creatures great and small, and his passion for wildlife was matched only by his passion for family life.
We here at Australia Zoo offer our heartfelt thanks on behalf of the Irwin family for your condolences and kind words. Many people have expressed a desire to donate to Wildlife Warriors Worldwide in memory of Steve. All donations will be greatly appreciated and applied directly to saving animals in the wild. Steve’s legacy will live on in the continuation of his life’s work.
How do I make a donation?
The family wishes to advise that all donations go to Wildlife Warriors Worldwide LTD
Email: By sending an email to donations@wildlifewarriors.org
Phone: +61 7 5436 2026
Mail: Cheque made payable to Wildlife Warriors to PO Box 29, Beerwah QLD 4519
Any ANZ Bank:
Donations can also be made to any ANZ Bank to the
Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors Worldwide LTD - A Tribute to Steve Irwin Account
- Steve Irwin:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Irwin
Australia Zoo:
http://www.crocodilehunter.com
Australia Zoo:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia_Zoo
Short-tail stingray:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Short-tail_stingray
