It has been a little more than 13 years since beloved television host and wildlife advocate Steve Irwin passed away—but his family is continuing to save thousands of Australia’s most vulnerable animals.
The Irwin family has carried on Steve’s legacy by treating thousands of animals that have been rescued from the bushfires at their Australian Zoo Wildlife Hospital in Queensland.
Collectively, Steve’s widow Terri and his two kids Robert and Bindi have treated more than 90,000 animals at the zoo’s 24/7 medical unit since they opened 16 years ago—and since the wildfires has caused their patient intake rate to skyrocket, the hospital is busier than ever.
Robert recently posted a photo of their record-breaking animal patient to his Instagram page, saying: “This is patient number 90,000 that the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital has treated. ‘Ollie’ the orphaned platypus is receiving round the clock care until he can be released back to the wild.
“Over the last 16 years, the hospital has provided 24/7 wildlife rehabilitation and an incredible animal rescue service,” he added. “We’re so proud of this world-class facility! Thank you for your support—with pressures from drought to bushfires, wildlife need our help now more than ever.”
The Irwins have taken to social media to reassure their concerned followers that they are not in danger of being affected by the wildfires—although they plan to continue taking in as many rescued and injured animals as possible until the fires have been controlled.
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