Crikey! It's the Irwins is a reality television series starring Robert, Bindi and Terri Irwin. The series follows the family of Steve Irwin, and their work at the Australia Zoo. It premiered on 28 October 2018, on Animal Planet and ended on 22 February 2022.
On 28 May 2020, it was announced that the show was renewed for a third season, set to premiere later in the year, and that the show would be airing a special episode entitled "Life in Lockdown" showcasing how the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia had affected operations at Australia Zoo on 11 July. The third season premiered on 7 February 2021 on discovery+ with the premiere episode also airing on Animal Planet after the Puppy Bowl. The third season's linear airing on Animal Planet began on June 5, 2021. The fourth and final season premiered on 1 January 2022.
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Premise
Crikey! It's the Irwins follows the family of the late Australian conservationist and zookeeper Steve Irwin (aka "The Crocodile Hunter") as they live and work at the Australia Zoo. Cameras capture the family caring for all the zoo's animals as well as their home life.
Cast
Terri Irwin – Robert and Bindi Irwin's mother, Grace's grandmother and owner of Australia Zoo
Bindi Irwin – Steve and Terri Irwin's daughter and Robert Irwin's older sister
Robert Irwin – Steve and Terri Irwin's son and Bindi Irwin's younger brother
Wes Mannion – Steve's best friend and Australia Zoo's director (seasons 1–3 only)
Chandler Powell – Bindi's husband and Grace Warrior's father who also works at Australia Zoo
Steve Irwin (archive footage) – Robert and Bindi's father and Terri's husband
Grace Warrior Irwin Powell – Chandler Powell and Bindi Irwin's daughter and Robert Irwin's niece
Dr. Rosemary Booth – Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital Chief of Staff
Dr. Sam Young – Head Zoo Veterinarian
Luke Reavley – General Manager of Australia Zoo and former Irwin family assistant