Robert Irwin Shares ‘Special’ Earliest Memory of Late Dad Steve: Eating Early Morning Ice Cream on His Motorbike

Mar. 15, 2025

Robert Irwin; Steve Irwin.Photo:Don Arnold/WireImage; Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic

Don Arnold/WireImage; Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic

Robert Irwinis remembering his dad.

“Every morning, it didn’t matter rain, hail or shine, he’d load upBindi [Irwin, Robert’s sister] and I on the front of his motorbike and we’d go rip around the Zoo and get ice cream," Robert said.

He continued, “So I just remember being on the front of the motorbike covered in ice creamjust loving life."

In addition to Robert, he shared Bindi, 26, with his wifeTerri Irwin, whom he was married to from 1992 until his death.

Robert Irwin as a child with his late dad Steve Irwin.Newspix/Getty

Newspix/Getty

Celebrating what would have been Steve’s 63rd birthday on Feb. 22, Robert spoke about his father’s legacy during his appearance onThe Project.

“It was his birthday yesterday, what would have been his birthday, and it’s always amazing to me to see the global reaction and impact that dad has till this day," he said. “It’s very, very special.”

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On Saturday, Feb. 22, Robertposted a tributeto his father on his ownInstagram, writing, “Always my greatest inspiration.”

The post featured a throwback photo of Steve holding a crocodile while barefoot in a forest.

“So much love❤️,” Terri, 60, wrote underneath her son’s post in the comment section.

Bindi also shared a throwbackphotoof herself as a child kissing Steve on the cheek to mark the occasion.

Steve Irwin, with his wife Terri Irwin, daughter Bindi Irwin, and son Robert Irwin.Newspix/Getty

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“Happy Birthday, Dad. To the world, you will forever be remembered as the greatest Wildlife Warrior,” she wrote. “To me, you’ll always be the most incredible dad and now our family’s guiding light. I love you and I miss you every day.”

Adding a second photo of herself and her father on her Instagram Stories, she added: “Happy Birthday, Dad.”

source: people.com