How Old is Robert Irwin: Age, Height, TV Shows, Parents, Siblings, Etc

Robert Irwin is an extremely famous wildlife conservationist, photographer and television personality. Robert, who is a Gen Z, is the son of Steve Irwin and Terri Irwin. Taking forward his father’s legacy, he manages Australia Zoo. 

Robert’s father passed away at the age of 44 on 4 September 2006. Back then, Robert was just a toddler. As a result, his mother, Terri Irwin, helped him become a superstar. Surrounded by different species of animals, birds, and mammals, Robert became a superstar even as a kid.

Robert Irwin’s Biography

• Robert Irwin age is 22 years old, having been born on 1 December 2003 in Buderim, Queensland, Australia. 
• He is also known as Bob Irwin and Baby Bob. 
• Since 2004, he has been active in wildlife conservation. 
• Robert is a Christian, representing a white ethnic background. 
• Robert is decently tall, 5 feet and 10 inches. 
• He is fit, keeping his body weight around 70 to 75 kg. 
• He has Hazel eyes with Greenish shadows. 
• The hair colour of Rob is light Brown. 
• Working at the Australia Zoo has helped him stay naturally fit. 
• He is a non-vegetarian who likes a protein-rich diet.

Basics	Details
Name	Robert Irwin
Also Known As	Bob Irwin and Baby Bob
Born	1 December 2003
Zodiac Sign	Sagittarius
Birth Place	Buderim, Queensland, Australia.
Nationality	Australian
Generation	Gen Z
Active Since	2004
Faith	Christian
Ethnicity	White
Profession	Wildlife conservationist, photographer and TV personality
Height	5 feet & 10 inches
Weight	70 to 75 kg
Eye Colour	Light Brown
Hair Colour	Hazel with Greenish shadows
Feet Size	10 (US)
Fitness	Gym, being in nature
Food Habit	Non-Vegitarian
Tattoes	No
Body Fit	Fit and Athletic

Parents and Siblings 

• Father: (Late) Steve Irwin is Robert’s father. On 4 September 2006, he passed away in Batt Reef, Australia. As he was filming a documentary named Ocean’s Deadliest, an incident with a stingray’s barb pierced his chest. Steve is still seen as one of the greatest wildlife experts and TV personalities ever. 
• Mother: Terri Irwin is Robert’s beloved mother. She is the owner of the  Australia Zoo. Terri is a Conservationist. Since 2006, she has taken the responsibility to take Steve’s legacy forward. 
• Sister: Bindi Irwin is his elder sister. She was born on 24 July 1998 in Buderim, Australia. She is an actress, conservationist and TV personality.  Chandler Powell, who is a zoo organiser, is her husband. 

Relation	Name
Father	Late Steve Irwin
Mother	Terri Irwin
Sibling	Bindi Irwin
Brother-in-law	Chandler Powell

Childhood and Education 

• Robert lost his father, Steve, when he was a toddler. Hence, he is even more connected to his mother and elder sister. 
• He was born and bred in Australia Zoo. 
• He was homeschooled, with deep learning about wildlife. 
• Robert speaks fluent English. 
• He has not attended university. 

Robert Irwin Girlfriend & Love Life

Robert Irwin is unmarried. From 2022 to 2024, he was in a relationship with Rorie Buckey. Robert is looking for the right person in 2026 to move his life forward. 

Early Exposure (2004 to 2014)

• Robert’s first TV appearance took place on 22 March 2004. He appeared in a show named “Rope with Andrew Denton.
• In the 2007-08 season, he appeared twice in her sister’s “Bindi the Jungle Girl” series. It was Robert’s first TV appearance after his father died in 2006. 
• In 2010, he acted in a movie named “Free Willy: Escape from Pirate’s Cove”. It was his film debut. 
• In 2011, he appeared in a TV show named Kate Plus 8. 
• In 2012, Rob and his sister hosted “Steve Irwin’s Wildlife Warriors”. 
• Then, in 2014, he contributed to a show named “Dino Dan: Trek’s Adventures”. 

Becoming a global star (2015 to 2019)

• In 2017, he made his debut on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon”. 
• From 2017 to 2019, he appeared 11 times on  Jimmy Fallon’s show. 
• Since 2015, he has been a consistent guest on “Dancing with the Stars” (mostly). 
• In 2015, he contributed to Australia’s edition of Ten Deadliest Snakes. 
• In 2015, he worked as a voice artist for a movie named “The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water”. 
• From 2018 to 2022, he led the TV series: Crikey! It’s the Irwins. 
• In 2019, he came as a guest for the first in “The Kelly Clarkson Show”. 

2020 and Beyond 

• In 2020, he game voice in an animated series named Bluey. 
• In 2020, he also appeared on Sesame Street and Earth to Ned. 
• RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under, Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One, and Have You Been Paying Attention? were three shows he featured in 2022.
•  In the 2022-23 season, he was a main cast member of Celebrity Gogglebox Australia. 
• Since 2024, he has been a part of “I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!”. 
• In 2025, he won the “Dancing with the Stars” show and gave a voice in the movie “Zootopia 2”. 
• In 2026, he came as a guest on MasterChef Australia for the first time and hosted Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro. 

Accolades and Awards 

• In 2025 and 2026, he won the “Favourite Australian Media Personality” at the AACTA Awards. 
• In 2013, he was nominated for “Most Popular New Male Talent” for Steve Irwin’s Wildlife Warriors at the Logie Awards.

Controversies

• A section of people have questioned Robert’s ability to handle wild animals and crocodiles with care. However, others believe he is an expert and knows his job. 
• Many people feel that he got an easy fame due to his father’s global reach. 
• People on social media said (2022 to 2024) that he dated Rorie Buckey for fame. 
• Some people have expressed their feelings about Robert not being a vegan sending the wrong message. However, Robert feels it is crucial to have a non-veg diet for better wildlife management. 

Social Media 

• Robert Irwin is massively popular on social media. 
• @australiazoo is his official YouTube channel. It has close to a million subscribers. 
• Robert holds 9.4 million plus followers on Instagram. He features a little bit about his personal life and more about his love for wildlife. 
• Instagram: @robertirwinphotography
• Being a Gen Z, Robert holds a significant following on TikTok. 

• TikTok: @robertirwin

Net Worth

• Robert Irwin’s updated net worth is USD 5 million. 
• He makes money from TV shows, brand deals, wildlife photography, working at the Australia Zoo and public appearances. 
• In a year, his zoo generates $24 million (USD) in revenue. 
• Much of the zoo’s earnings go into protecting wildlife.  
• Robert drives several luxury cars, but he does not have an utter love for high-end watches. 

FAQs

Facts and Trivia About Robert Irwin

• At the young age of 11, he made his first appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon”. 
• He is a multi-time award-winning wildlife photographer. 
• He was born and bred in Australia Zoo. 
• Rob is known for his calm and humble nature. 
• He loves living life away from major cities. 
• Robert advocates for wildlife protection. 
• Robert is not a major sports fan. 
• He is a massive admirer of David Attenborough. 
• Rob shares a very close bond with his sister, Bindi Irwin. 
• Rob does not like eating a lot of junk food. 
• He loves eating Indian and Chinese cuisines. 
• Leonardo DiCaprio is his favourite actor. 
• He is a very good friend of Bear Grylls. 
• He admires the work of fellow Australian Chris Hemsworth”. 
• The Maasai Mara is his favourite holiday destination. 
• Rob loves watching documentaries. 

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