Crocs Rule!
Steve's Influence
"He made me want to respect animals more. I use to be afraid of snakes & want to run over them or kill them, now I just shoo them away. I am an animal lover but some of the wild ones I am still afraid of but don't want to hurt them or see any animal hurt or mistreated. I just loved watching any of his shows. I am glad they finally brought his show back on in the mornings. I get to watch a little of them while getting ready for work. I still miss him greatly. He was one of a kind & there will never be another like him."
- Denise Moyer from Clearwater, Florida
"Steve has influenced me to think positive of the world. Steve was always cheerful and smiling to everyone and everything in this world. You don't know whats out there until you have seen or heard it with your own eyes and ears. Every time I hear the word Crikey, I jump up with excitement. I love Steve so much! He was such an amazing person! The most amazing famous person in the world I would say! :D"
- Jemimah Daniel from Gold Coast, Queensland
"Wow he has influenced me in many ways. His knowledge, respect and love for Reptiles grew on me so much, me and my Daughter are now big-time Reptile-Enthusiasts. We made a Web-Series/Snake Documentary "Snake Hunters" catching wild snakes and teaching the public how Snakes are NOT evil creatures! I could write a book on how his influence has driven me into my obsession with animal conservation it is crazy! We love him and know that he lived his life to the fullest! I am so glad he created his two beautiful children to keep his legacy ALIVE! RIP STEVE! LOVE, JAMIE & KRISTA!"
- Jamie Guarino from Michigan, United States
"Oh my I can not even begin to tell you how. First of all, he inspired me to see beauty in every living creature, especially those that some do not like. He made education fun, and I know he loved being the animals' best friend."
- Connie Sue Erickson from the United States
"he became my hero next to my father I already loved animals of all kinds, my husband and I begain a small rescue and helped place animals with good homes we also told friends not to by animal products and the like. most of all he influenced me to love all"
- Brandi Morrison from Oklahoma, United States
"he was my hero since the first day he went on tv- i watched every show & felt like he was family because he & terri shared their life with you- i was devasted when he passed away- but i will be a fan of his & his family terri & the kids 4ever - i love them sooo much"
- kathy mccrossan from ventnor, new jersey
"I have always loved animals! thanks to steve's influence.. and because i admired him so much.. he was/is my hero! I have become a wildlife rescuer.. I rescue not only wildlfe, but all animals in need.. it is my passion.. and i love helping animals."
- Kathy Baker from Newcastle, NSW
"I have always loved animals now my eyes are open to all even reptiles -;0)"
- Kelly from IA, USA
"Steve has inflenced my entire life. Because of him I am going to be a Herpetologist and Wildlife Conservationist. Because of him I kept my hopes up to change the world, as I went through a life threatening disease. He is my hero."
- Dominique Bigler from Pennsylvania, United States of America
"there are many ways steve has influensed me one way is hes love for animals ive myself has always loved all animals but it wasnt till i watched steve that i started caring for theam telling people not to hurt animals im against any forum of animal crulity and steve has taught me to be yourself crazy or not love life cause its short i miss him so much"
- erica from louisiana, united states of america
"my life right now would not be the same if steve hadnt influenced me. Many people say he is their hero but he truly is mine. Ever since I can remember i wanted to be just like him. he was so genuine and larger than life yet just a normal Aussie bloke. he taught me how to love all animals, even the ones who want to bite your face off. He made me think about the future, conservation, endangered species. He also taught me to have fun. Whereever he was, whatever he was doing, he was so happy and full of life. I now volunteer at an animal park and when im older i hope to work with animals, mainly reptiles. i want to educate the public about wildlife and how they can help. Steve brought out my passion for wildlife and I could never thank him enough for that. To many he was Steve Irwin the Croc Hunter. To me he was Steve Irwin, my hero. R.I.P"
- Laura Chapman from New Zealand
"He has greatly influenced me. I learn to love animals that most people won't care about such as crocodiles, snakes and sharks. He has showed me how these animals are not ugly monsters instead they are beautiful, unique creatures. I am currently majoring in Conservation Biology, also an influence from Steve since I want to follow in his footsteps. Hopefully someday I'll become a herpetologist just like him! :D"
- Annabel Pianzin from Malaysia
"He has influenced me by discovering more about animals and learning more about the enivronment, conservation and wildlife."
- Hamish Mackenzie from NSW, Australia
"He Influenced A'lot Of People To Take Risk In Life & Not be afraid To Follow Their Dreams. I Miss Him As Does A'lot Of People.He Will Never! Be Forgotten.Happy 50TH Birthday Steve We Love & Miss You!"
- Sherry from NYC
"Steve has made me look at wildlife in a whole new way,with his humour & compassion & bravery & knowledge."
- Clair Minshall from the United Kingdom
"In the southern states of USA people kill all types of snakes whether harmful or not. I changed my neighbors minds by offering to remove any snakes which were not poisonous. I own california king now."
- Suzan Borden from Alabama, USA
"Steve's passion for wildlife captured our family's heart! However, the main thing we are so thankful for is that he somehow encouraged our son, who has Autism, to want to speak. He learned to repeat words like "Crikey", "G'day", "Crocs Rule", to name a few. His passion for wildlife changed our family's world forever!!! Someday, we're going to come visit Australia Zoo, and pay homage to the guy who wasn't just a "Croc Hunter" to us. He was a HERO!"
- Juanita Raymond from Decatur, Illinois
"I consisder Steve a Presious Gift from God to All Animals & To All who came to know him. I Learned so deeply much from him about animals!!!!And so much about him & his passions from All Animals ,to him & his Family!I am much more aware of animals & their feelings Steve is a Great Teacher,I am So Deeply more aware in watching & learning from him Thank you Steve!!!!!!!!Never could live such a Man like him ever again!!I Love & Respect Him with All My Heart! I love how He & Terri was together Then with His children!Steve & his Family are to me The Most Royal yet so down to earth Humans on The face of the earth & Personal & I Love Them ! All I try to be as an Activst & Advocate is with Steve in mind He will Never be Forgotton while I'm alive!!There will be others to follow up his memory!God Bless Him & His Family!!!!!!!"
- AnimalSpirit Diana Martz from Shelbyville, Indiana, USA
"I miss you Steve. I loved animals when I first saw you on TV, but you taught me to love and respect ALL the animals. I try to pass along your lessons to my son (who is now 6) every day. You are an inspiration to me and many thousands more. Our world needs more like you and is not the same without you, but your family is carrying on where you left off. God Bless you Steve."
- James Weis from Illinois, USA
"It wasn't just how Steve influenced me. It was so much more then that. I have been a follower of Steve since the '90's. Steve has been like a twin brother to me. Our lives have often paralled each other. He is my guide and the wise one all rapped into one. There is also an element of spirituallity to all of this to. I find it wonderful and interesting that when he is in my dreams he is teaching me things and showing me things that only he knew and that I didn't know myself. I feel his presence on so many occasions. He quite a powerful force in my life. He will never ever be forgotten by me. I will always honor him. I am so thankful that he lived! On many occasions I light incense sticks for Steve, to honor his life and the spirit that he is. God loves you Stevo!"
- Donna Ludwig from Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
"Through his adventures with the huge crocodiles and things, Steve has taught me not to be afraid of things that seem scary at first. In a way, it seems, he has also helped kindle my love of reptiles and Australia."
- Marah Kenworthy from Indiana, USA
"Steve has been my hero and my inspiration for as long as I can remember. His love for animals has influenced me to study zoology in college and to do conservation work whenever possible. He may not be with us any more (except for in our hearts)but his legacy will continue! Happy Birthday Steve!"
- Harley Yerdon from Wyoming, USA
"steve was this larger than life character some one with so much passion and enthusiam for what he did. He was and still is an inspiration to me and it was through his love for animals that sparked my passion for wild life conservation, his detication and love for saving wild life will always live on in my heart and the rest of the worlds. thank you steve for all that you have done."
- zac from queensland, australia
"Steve has influenced our family in so many ways and we have learnt so much about conservation him. Steve you taught us the importance of protecting the things that are important to us and to our planet. You taught us that if you can see it touch and feel it ( being the animals) then you will want save it. You taught us that snakes aren't evil ugly creatures that want to kill you that crocs aren't the horrible killers they are made out to be they are only following their instincts to protect themselves and their homes. We have learnt to love wildlife and protect it and to protect its habitat... In your memory we will continue to help Terri Bindi and Robert to do just that. You too have taught us to never lose the "kid within" and that make the most of every moment you have and to make a difference.Thank you from the bottom of our heart.xo."
- Michelle Sutton from Queensland
"Through his efforts to save Australias wildlife and through his love of his father Bob and Mum lyn. His family inspired me to tackle indigenous hunting of dugongs and sea turtles . After a life of helping people Bob inspired me to put my gifts to better use.Thank god for the irwins."
- Colin Riddell from CAIRNS
"With every second I spent growing up watching Steve Irwin I knew I had to get involved within the environment. It was Steve's passion that made me want to work with animals, and now I am a Marine Biologist."
- Jade Tinker from Victoria, Australia
"before i even seen him i loved wildlife and spent the most of my life out bush..with snakes and lizards ...and when I did see him on TV I realised he was like me in the way he spoke and loved wildlife he inspired me to be more and more passionate about animals he was a great man who taught us so much i think people should try and be like him.....:)"
- olivia evans from australia
"Steve taught me the value of education of wildlife on a mass scale. Many years ago I helped care for orphaned Australian marsupials. It took many many months to care for one animal. Steve taught me that if I could teach 100 people to care for one possum I then helped save 100 possums in the same time it would have taken me to save one. Today I still work as an education officer and seal trainer at our local aquarium. Thank you Steve"
- vicki brown from sunshine coast, QLD
"The reason why i want to be a Zoologist is because of Steve. He was a big Inspiration.That taught so many about wildlife. R.I.P Steve you'll will never be forgotten."
- Anthony from Victoria, Australia
"Steve was passionate about saving animals. Bindi and Robert are doing a great job carrying on that and Steve would've been proud. My husband and I are teaching our children to be aware of the animals around them. We look forward to winter every year because that's when the eagles come to this area. We look for nests and watch the webcams. We miss you Steve."
- Geneva Kindhart from Illinois, USA
"Steve made me think about all animals not just the cute and cudley ones, and how they fit into our world and what it would be like without them. Because of Steve I am not afraid of animals that I once was."
- Dawne from Texas, United States
"He has tought me how to care not only for our animals but the world we live in."
- Elaine Vere-Flint from Melbourne
"I had always wanted to have snakes as pets, besides wild snakes I would catch and keep for a short time, and by watching Steve over the years I got to where I knew how to handle them more gently. I only have 3 now but there will be more and due to Steve, my husbandry has been enhanced. Thanks Steve Happy Birthday Steve!!!! We all miss you."
- Wendell Nelson from Oklahoma, USA
"I am no longer scared of reptiles and care unconditionally for all animals. Thank you Steve."
- Sharlene McKendry from Dandenong, Victoria
"steve influenced me by caring more for nature, the trees and he also taut me to take one day at a time, and to appreciate the animals along with nature, more seriously."
- patty beverly from nj usa
"By watching and learning from Steve, he taught me almost everything I know as a Snake catcher and Wildlife rescuer. We all miss him, especially me!"
- Dave Cooney from NSW, Australia
"Steve was an amazing naturalist, zoologist and conservationist. Thanks to him, I learned a lot about wildlife. He always will be a great exaple to follow for everyone. We miss you Steve."
- Alex from Australia
"Steve taught me so much. Thanks to him I learnt to love all the animals, I learnt that one person can make a difference. He taught me that I can do whatever I want, if I am passionate and enthusiastic. He taught me how to be a better person. He changed my mind. I wouldn't be the same if I didn't know him. Steve is alive. He'll live forever in me and in everyone who loves him."
- Andrea (ceti g) from Jesús María, Córdoba, Argentina
"He influenced me to love all wildlife, big or small. His love for wildlife was amazing, and I always thought well of him when he said he would give his life for any animal."
- Felicity from Manchester, UK
"i enjoyed the movie when he was traveling along the dingo fence telling all about it and when he got to the end of the fence at the beautiful ocean looking down the huge cliff's i thought how pretty it was and how it would be nise to live there on top of the cliff's over the ocean. i live close to florida usa and we dont have cliff's but we have pretty ocean veiws."
- james chitty from the usa
"i want to help other animals,but i don't know how to get started."
- Rosalia Dougherty from Minnesota, USA
"Steve taught me to love all animals. I am studying to be a teacher and I want to influence children even in a small way that Steve influenced me."
- angelica castillo from san antonio, tx, united states
"He made, me love all animals, knowing that they aren't horrible slimy, and vicious things, but they are lovable, and its our job to protect them :))"
- Tanya from Northampton, England
"Watching him on the show, his passion for animals was astounding, and it made my love for animals just so much more stronger than it was. Loved watching you grow up on the show too. :) Happy Birthday Steve! We all still think of you often. You are sadly missed. The Lightfoot Family."
- Barbara Lightfoot from Lomita, CA USA
"Steve was very good with animals and his children Bindi and Robert :)"
- Brittany from Marengo, United States
"He has taught me to be very respectful of animals. I would always want watch his show when i was younger and still do. i always wanted to meet Steve and eventually when i get older will want to be exactly like him. He is the reason why i love animals and love being outside. i also want to wish a happy Birthday to his mom because steve was born on her birthday. Happy Birthday Steve Irwin and Grandma Irwin may both of you you be in happiness with God in heaven. i have always loved th Irwin family. May God bless you all"
- Jonathan Velasquez from Virginia, USA
"He created a love of wildlife and conservationism that still influences our family on a daily basis. Our 14 year old is an advid lover of animals and the great outdoors. He plans to follow in Steve Irwin's footsteps."
- C. Velasquez from Virginia, USA
"Watching Steve has encouraged me to not be afraid of animals, and he also taught me about conservation. Steve also inspired me to start a fan site about him and his family."
- Stephanie from California, USA
"hi im a massive stevo fan i even named my wildlife rescue service dedicated to stevo and named my little boy stephen check out my web site crikey wildlife rescue .com hope you like it keep up the good work keeping stevos dream alive theres not a day that gos by im not thinking about him thanks for your time crikey dave tucker."
- David M. Tucker from Australia