The partnership between Animal Planet (owned by Discovery Communications Inc.) and the late Steve Irwin can be traced to the network's inception in 1996. Back then, Irwin's series The Crocodile Hunter was one of the initial offerings of the fledgling network. The pairing of the two resulted in Irwin becoming an international star and Animal Planet reaching 160 countries across the globe. That's why it's no surprise that Animal Planet channels around the globe will honor Irwin on Sunday, September 10th with an all-day marathon of Best of the Croc Hunter programming.
This is just one way that DCI will honor Irwin. According to a press release posted on their website, a Steve Irwin Crocodile Hunter Fund (which will be nicknamed "The Crickey Fund") will be created to provide a way to make contributions in Steve's honor to support wildlife protection, education and conservation. The Fund will also provide support for Irwin's Australia Zoo in Beewah, Australia, as well as educational support for his children, Bindi and Bob. In a further tribute, DCI will be renaming the garden space in front of their Silver Spring, Maryland headquarters to The Steve Irwin Memorial Garden.
Information on The Crocodile Hunter and other Steve Irwin shows that will air on Animal Planet over the next few days can be found at their website.












Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
9-06-2006 @ 9:29AM
Evie Siegel said...
Me and my entire family are shocked and deeply sadden over Steves death. We want to send out our prayers to his family and fans around the world. He was a loving and caring person...who had a zest for life. And died doing what he made to do! WE WILL MISS YOU STEVE, THANKS FOR INFORMING US AS WELL AS ENTERTAINING US.
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9-06-2006 @ 9:39AM
Joe W. said...
"(which will be nicknamed "The Crickey Fund")æ
I believe it's spelled "Crikey".
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9-06-2006 @ 9:56AM
Maria said...
rest in peace. My prayers and thoughts are with your family.
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9-06-2006 @ 10:00AM
HS Michael Bierman said...
Steve Irwin, a man to be honored and admired
and I am very happy that we in the USA are offering our hearts to his family and country in mourning,
and praise for the Crocodile Hunter's good
works for the Animal kingdom and our planet.
Michael Bierman
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9-06-2006 @ 10:01AM
mag said...
you were an inspiration to everyone,all over the world,u will be sadly missed,may your leagcy thrive on through your family and friends may you rest in peace.mag
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9-06-2006 @ 10:11AM
andy said...
You will be sadly missed mate, & screw the old cow Greer & her sick comments, what does she know anyway
RIP mate
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9-06-2006 @ 10:15AM
Denise said...
He was wild, cool, and a tad bit nuts which made him one of the most loved and scoffed at entertainers. I'll miss him, and am still shaking my head over the irony of death at the hands of a stingray for a man who wrestled crocs.
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9-06-2006 @ 10:40AM
CARMEN said...
THIS IS SAD
I FEEL FOR HIS FAMILY
HE LOOKED LIKE A GOOD FATHER AND HUSBAND
I REALLY DIDN'T LIKE HIS SHOW (BECAUSE I'M NOT INTO ANIMAL SHOWS)
BUT IT'S A SHAME THAT HE DIE THAT WAY
I HOPE THE BEST FOR HIS FAMILY
AND MAY HE REST IN PEACE
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9-06-2006 @ 10:51AM
Lynn Lunt said...
May you rest in piece, our friend. I loved to put your show on, so that my grandchildren and I could watch it. Thankyou, and bless your family.
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9-06-2006 @ 11:07AM
D. Eischens said...
We are all shocked by the news of Steve Irwin. His family are in our prayers. It's a sad day when a wonderful man as himself leave us, God Bless. He will always be in our hearts and his family.
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9-06-2006 @ 11:23AM
Mary said...
My heart & prayers are with the entire Irwin family. What a sad day for everyone to lose such a special and enthusiastic friend, father, husband, and son. He will be greatly missed by all he reached. But what a wonderful legacy he has left for his children to remember him by - not only the zoo, but his wonderful, exciting, loving personality. They will be able to watch him and keep him alive in their hearts for a long time to come. May God bless you all.
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9-06-2006 @ 11:38AM
jake atkins said...
when i heard he died, i couldnt belive it everone i knew liked the man, well who didnt? he was great he was funny. and i wont forget him i wish he family well.
R.I.P steve
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9-06-2006 @ 11:41AM
Deborah said...
S - Swift I - Incomparable
T - Talented R - Radiate
E - Extraordinary W - Wonderful
V - Valiant I - Impressive
E - Enthusiastic N - Never will be forgotten
Our prayers are with your family and may they know you will be greatly missed by so many people.
The torch has been passed a little to soon.
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9-06-2006 @ 11:53AM
Judith Heemsoth said...
My prayers go out to Steves family and friends for this unfortunate accident. He lived with danger with great dignity, to show us and the world His World! A true hero in my eyes. He will be greatly missed.
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9-06-2006 @ 12:32PM
kelly said...
I am typing this message for the family of Steve Irwin.
Steve was a grate man and a insparation to millions of people may he rest in peace and know that my heart gos out to all of you in this very sad time.there is know words to say how you must be all feeling but i hope there will be light at the end of the tunnel some day.
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9-06-2006 @ 1:08PM
Dan Geiser said...
It's actually "The Crikey Fund"
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9-06-2006 @ 1:08PM
Matt said...
Steve was one of the few people I considered to be one of my hero's. I've always been very involved with nature and have had a passion and love with most everything outside this concrete jungle in which most of us live. Steve showed us all time and time again that we are more than cabable of coexisting with all of which God has created, and that it is all beautiful. His passion inspired us, his intelligence taught us. Around the world he will be missed dearly. My heartfelt prayers go out to his family.
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9-06-2006 @ 2:36PM
Maureen said...
Steve Irwin was a wonderful gift to the world. We will never forget him. So full of life. Our prayers go out to his beautiful family who loved him so much.
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9-06-2006 @ 5:18PM
Jeff McKaig said...
It was a very sad day when I got the news of Steves passing, Though I never met him personally, His passion
and enthusiasm were extraordinarily contagious, Having
helped out numerous wildlife throughout my lifetime, I
recognized the importance of his mission in preserving
and maintaining his wildlife conservation message, I'll
certainly miss him , Mine and my families thoughts and
prayers go out to Terri, Bindi , Bob, and all the rest
of Steves close and zoo families. G'Bye Steve ,Rest in
peace buddy, I know you certainly died doing what you
loved, See you on the other side .
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9-06-2006 @ 9:34PM
Jane Bueno said...
I refuse to believe you're gonne....
My condolences to Terri, his father Bob, and his kids Bindi Sue and Bob.
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