- My dad taught me from my youngest childhood memories through these connections with Aboriginal and tribal people that you must always protect people’s sacred status, regardless of the past. – Steve Irwin
- Yeah, I’m a thrill seeker, but crikey, education’s the most important thing. – Steve Irwin
- Since I was a boy, from this house, I was out rescuing crocodiles and snakes. My mum and dad were very passionate about that and, I was lucky enough to go along. – Steve Irwin
- I believe that education is all about being excited about something. Seeing passion and enthusiasm helps push an educational message. – Steve Irwin
- There’s a lot of research behind the scenes that you don’t get to see, but I have an instinct that my dad nurtured from when I was born. I was very lucky then. – Steve Irwin
- You know, I’m Australian, and we have got the worst sense of humor. We are cruel to each other. – Steve Irwin
- The only animals I’m not comfortable with are parrots, but I’m learning as I go. I’m getting better and better at ’em. I really am. – Steve Irwin
- I have no fear of losing my life – if I have to save a koala or a crocodile or a kangaroo or a snake, mate, I will save it. – Steve Irwin