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Quiz about Steve Irwin Crocodile Hunter
Quiz about Steve Irwin Crocodile Hunter

Steve Irwin: Crocodile Hunter Trivia Quiz


Steve Irwin was an enthusiastic naturalist who loved all wildlife, especially crocodiles. He sadly died in September 2006. This quiz is all about the brilliant life of the "Crocodile Hunter".

A multiple-choice quiz by angryllama. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
angryllama
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
259,623
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
20
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
12 / 20
Plays
4382
Awards
Top 5% quiz!
Last 3 plays: Guest 203 (5/20), Guest 72 (16/20), Guest 174 (10/20).
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Question 1 of 20
1. Steve was born on February 22, 1962, his mother's birthday. In 1970, his parents, Bob and Lyn Irwin, moved from Melbourne to Queensland. What were his parents' jobs when they moved to Queensland? Hint


Question 2 of 20
2. When Steve was nine years old, he jumped his first crocodile and had learnt all of the zoo's workings, but he still needed to have an education. After he graduated from high school, what did he become? Hint


Question 3 of 20
3. After the zoo came to be in Steve's possession, he began to run the zoo's shows. During a demonstration, he met his future wife. What was her first name? Hint


Question 4 of 20
4. Steve and his wife got married in 1992 after only eight months. What did they do for their honeymoon? Hint


Question 5 of 20
5. Steve met his best friend in the mid 1980s when he visited the zoo. What is his name? Hint


Question 6 of 20
6. By 1999, Steve had become very popular and his show was broadcasted in over 137 countries. He became famous for his enthusiasm, his khaki shorts and his catchphrase. Which catchphrase is Steve often remembered by? Hint


Question 7 of 20
7. One of Steve's best ideas was the "Crocoseum". It was an arena designed to showcase the crocodiles of the zoo. What was unique about it? Hint


Question 8 of 20
8. Steve loved the film industry but only appeared in his own feature film, "Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course".


Question 9 of 20
9. In 1998, Terri gave birth to the Irwins' first child, named after Steve's favourite crocodile and his dog. What was her name? Hint


Question 10 of 20
10. In 2002, Steve founded a conservation group named "The Steve Irwin Conservation Foundation", but what was the name changed to? Hint


Question 11 of 20
11. In 1990, Steve discovered a new type of reptile which now bears his name: Elseya irwini. What animal is it? Hint


Question 12 of 20
12. Steve had often been the subject of criticism, but the most famous incident was when he dangled his one month old son, Bob, in a pit filled with venomous snakes.


Question 13 of 20
13. Steve was often shown as being nervous around large spiders but he had a larger fear. Which animal did Steve have a phobia of? Hint


Question 14 of 20
14. Steve was a real sports fan and played many sports. Which of these sports wasn't he keen on? Hint


Question 15 of 20
15. Steve said that he would only stop when every animal in the world was safe from extinction or when he died.


Question 16 of 20
16. On September 4, 2006, Steve was killed in action. Which animal was he killed by? Hint


Question 17 of 20
17. Before he died, where did Steve plan to build another Australia Zoo? Hint


Question 18 of 20
18. Various celebrities such as Cameron Diaz and Kevin Costner sent messages of condolence, and at Steve's memorial the Prime Minister of Australia, John Howard, made a speech. Whose eulogy won the Best Moment of TV of 2006 in Australia? Hint


Question 19 of 20
19. In 2006, before his death, what did he achieve? Hint


Question 20 of 20
20. Which of these words describes Steve? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Steve was born on February 22, 1962, his mother's birthday. In 1970, his parents, Bob and Lyn Irwin, moved from Melbourne to Queensland. What were his parents' jobs when they moved to Queensland?

Answer: Wildlife rehabilitators

After moving to Queensland, they set up "Queensland Reptile and Fauna Park". Steve was given numerous jobs around the zoo, such as feeding the animals. When he was six, he was given a 12 foot scrub python.
2. When Steve was nine years old, he jumped his first crocodile and had learnt all of the zoo's workings, but he still needed to have an education. After he graduated from high school, what did he become?

Answer: Crocodile trapper

Steve performed the service for free, with the condition that he took the captured crocodiles to his zoo.
3. After the zoo came to be in Steve's possession, he began to run the zoo's shows. During a demonstration, he met his future wife. What was her first name?

Answer: Terri

Terri Irwin, née Raines, lived in Eugene, Oregon, and her family were truckers. Her father would bring home injured animals left by the highway and, consequently, Terri started her rehabilitation facility "Cougar Country" to rehabilitate predators.
4. Steve and his wife got married in 1992 after only eight months. What did they do for their honeymoon?

Answer: Went crocodile trapping.

Their honeymoon was filmed by John Stainton, and became the first ever episode of "Crocodile Hunter".
5. Steve met his best friend in the mid 1980s when he visited the zoo. What is his name?

Answer: Wes

In September 2006, shortly after Steve's death, he served as acting director of the Australia Zoo. Steve saved Wes' life when Graham the crocodile bit him on the thigh.
6. By 1999, Steve had become very popular and his show was broadcasted in over 137 countries. He became famous for his enthusiasm, his khaki shorts and his catchphrase. Which catchphrase is Steve often remembered by?

Answer: "Crikey!"

"Crikey" is an official word in the Oxford Dictionary, and according to the dictionary, the word "Crikey" is an informal British expression of surprise. Its word origin is a euphemism for Christ.
7. One of Steve's best ideas was the "Crocoseum". It was an arena designed to showcase the crocodiles of the zoo. What was unique about it?

Answer: The crocodiles entered through a series of canals.

The design was thought of and drawn by Steve himself, and many thought it wouldn't work. It can seat 5000 people and has showcased monks from Tibet to "Shrek" characters, as well as loads of crocodiles!
8. Steve loved the film industry but only appeared in his own feature film, "Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course".

Answer: False

Steve appeared in "Dr Dolittle 2" as himself and "Happy Feet" as an elephant seal named Trev. "Happy Feet" was dedicated to him as he died during its production.
9. In 1998, Terri gave birth to the Irwins' first child, named after Steve's favourite crocodile and his dog. What was her name?

Answer: Bindi Sue

Bindi brought many to tears with her reading at her father's memorial. She also has her own television series, "Bindi Irwin: Jungle Girl", and she has recorded her own album with "The Crocmen".
10. In 2002, Steve founded a conservation group named "The Steve Irwin Conservation Foundation", but what was the name changed to?

Answer: Wildlife Warriors

The Wildlife Warriors goal is to educate others in the protection of endangered animals. Their logo is numerous animal footprints surrounding a human's footprint.
11. In 1990, Steve discovered a new type of reptile which now bears his name: Elseya irwini. What animal is it?

Answer: Turtle

Elseya irwini is facing extinction because of plans to build a new dam, which will destroy the turtle's habitat. The turtle was found in 1990, while the family was fishing.
12. Steve had often been the subject of criticism, but the most famous incident was when he dangled his one month old son, Bob, in a pit filled with venomous snakes.

Answer: False

Steve dangled Bob in the path of Murray, a 12 foot crocodile. Steve argued that his son was in no danger, and that he had complete control of the situation.
13. Steve was often shown as being nervous around large spiders but he had a larger fear. Which animal did Steve have a phobia of?

Answer: Parrots

Steve admitted his fear in an interview with Larry King. He explained that he has been bitten many times by parrots.
14. Steve was a real sports fan and played many sports. Which of these sports wasn't he keen on?

Answer: Horse Riding

Steve's favourite football team was Essendon. He was teaching Bindi to surf before he died.
15. Steve said that he would only stop when every animal in the world was safe from extinction or when he died.

Answer: False

He said he would only stop when his children had taken over his work, like his father, Bob Irwin, did.
16. On September 4, 2006, Steve was killed in action. Which animal was he killed by?

Answer: Stingray

Steve was stung in the heart by a stingray by odds of about 57,000 to one. The bad weather had stopped filming for his television show, so he decided to work on his daughter Bindi's show.
17. Before he died, where did Steve plan to build another Australia Zoo?

Answer: Las Vegas

He had considered opening a zoo in Las Vegas and other places around the world.
18. Various celebrities such as Cameron Diaz and Kevin Costner sent messages of condolence, and at Steve's memorial the Prime Minister of Australia, John Howard, made a speech. Whose eulogy won the Best Moment of TV of 2006 in Australia?

Answer: Bindi Irwin

Bindi's speech was very moving and she wrote it all herself. Her speech won the "Best Moment of TV" of 2006 in Australia.
19. In 2006, before his death, what did he achieve?

Answer: He was named as an Adjunct professor.

Steve had become a professor at the University of Queensland's School of Integrative Biology.
20. Which of these words describes Steve?

Answer: All of these

Steve was a brilliant man whose legend will be remembered for years after his death.
Source: Author angryllama

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