He grew up in front of our eyes now he's capturing the hearts of millions: A look through Robert Irwin's life and career in photos
Robert Irwin has been on the nation's radar from the day he was born.
Australians watched him grow from an adorable baby to a bubbly kid and charismatic teen.
Now as an adult he is a spitting image of his late father 'Crocodile Hunter' Steve Irwin, and is similarly capturing the hearts of people around the world.
Let's take a look back at Robert's action-packed life from wrangling crocodiles to meeting royalty and hosting TV shows.
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The youngest Irwin
Robert Irwin was born to Steve and Terri Irwin on December 1, 2003.
The family's newest addition turned Bindi Irwin into an older sister and the Irwins into a family of four.
Here, a proud Steve cradles baby Robert as a young Bindi watches on.
Growing up at the zoo
The Irwins raised their two kids in khaki on their famous Australia Zoo teaching them about wildlife conservation from day dot.
Life among the stars
As a famous wildlife warrior, Steve Irwin had some pretty impressive connections meaning Robert has been brushing shoulders with the stars for a lifetime.
Robert was teething when he first met Robert Downey Jr.
Growing up at the zoo
Steve made a point of instilling his love for animals and the environment in Robert and Bindi.
They were both involved in his work at Australia Zoo and beyond.
Growing up at the zoo
Here, a young Robert and his dad pose for a photo with a Koala.
Growing up at the zoo
And they appeared to have so much fun doing so.
The family farewell Steve
Robert, Bindi and Terri farewelled Steve in a memorial service at Australia Zoo on September 20, 2006.
The entire nation mourned with them.
Robert turns eight
Robert Irwin has celebrated many of his birthdays just like this at Australia Zoo.
Here, he blows out the candles on his eighth birthday cake.
Robert turns eight
Robert is known for having a charismatic way with the public just like his dad.
It's something that he clearly picked up on early in life.
Here he speaks to the crowd at his eighth birthday celebrations.
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