Steve Irwin Day is an international celebration held annually on November 15 to remember the life, passionate spirit, and global conservation legacy of Steve Irwin ('The Crocodile Hunter'), encouraging people to protect threatened wildlife and wild spaces.
Created by the Irwin family and Australia Zoo in Beerwah, Queensland, Steve Irwin Day is held on November 15—a date chosen to honor one of Steve's favorite animals, a beloved Galapagos land tortoise named Harriet who lived to an estimated 175 years. Steve Irwin (1962–2006) captivated billions around the world with his enthusiasm, genuine empathy for feared reptiles, and iconic catchphrase 'Crikey!'. Alongside his wife Terri, Steve established Wildlife Warriors Worldwide in 2002 to protect injured fauna, purchase vital wildlife habitat, and fund anti-poaching initiatives from the savannahs of Africa to the coral reefs of Indonesia. Every November 15, people around the world wear khaki uniforms, visit wildlife sanctuaries, and raise funds for conservation research in tribute to Steve's indelible philosophy: 'If we save our wild places, we're ultimately going to save ourselves.'
