Robert Irwin

Robert Clarence Irwin (born 1 December 2003) is an Australian conservationist, zookeeper, wildlife photographer, and television presenter. The son of conservationists Steve and Terri Irwin, he is regarded as an influential figure in Australian popular culture. Time magazine named him and his older sister, Bindi, one of the 100 most influential emerging leaders in the world on its inaugural list in 2019. Born and raised on the Sunshine Coast, Irwin started working at his family's Australia Zoo when he was a child. As he grew older, he became frequently involved in the activities that his father originally participated in. Irwin received wide recognition and numerous accolades for his photography, including exhibitions in museums across Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom. In 2024, he was named a global ambassador for the Earthshot Prize, launched by William, Prince of Wales. He currently serves as a member of Australia Zoo's management team and is on the board of directors of its non-profit organisation, Wildlife Warriors. On television, Irwin starred in the Animal Planet series Crikey! It's the Irwins (2018–2022) with his family. He co-hosted the Network 10 entertainment program I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (2024–2026) alongside Julia Morris, which earned him the Logie Award for Most Popular Presenter. Irwin won the thirty-fourth season of the ABC competition series Dancing with the Stars with professional dancer Witney Carson, and hosted the spin-off program The Next Pro. He presented the Logie Awards of 2026, becoming the ceremony's youngest host, and will host the revival of the sports program Australian Ninja Warrior alongside Georgie Tunny and Beau Ryan.