Wildlife conservationist and Australian zookeeper Robert Irwin is fresh off attending Super Bowl LX and making his way to a Florida zoo ahead of “Dancing with the Stars: Live!” tour dates in the Sunshine State.
The 22-year-old environmentalist and son of the late Steve Irwin will be the Toast to Conservation Gala keynote speaker Tuesday, Feb. 10, at Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Jacksonville, Florida.
The event, dedicated to protecting threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, begins at 5:30 p.m. and includes a chef-curated dinner and an exclusive first look at the new VyStar SkyScape and J. Wayne and Delores Barr Weaver Manatee River Habitat before its grand opening.
Who is Robert Irwin, son of Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin, brother of Bindi?
Robert Irwin is an Australian wildlife conservationist and television personality. He is also the son of the late Steve Irwin, a zookeeper, environmentalist and wildlife conservationist famous for the TV series “The Crocodile Hunter,” which aired on Animal Planet.
Steve Irwin died Sept. 4, 2006. He was 44.
Which Florida zoo is Robert Irwin visiting?
The 2026 Toast to Conservation Gala is Tuesday, Feb. 10, at Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Jacksonville, Florida.
It includes a chef-curated dinner, keynote presentation by Robert Irwin, and an exclusive first look at the new VyStar SkyScape and J. Wayne and Delores Barr Weaver Manatee River Habitat.
Tickets to the sold-out event ranged from $575 for general admission to $4,500 for a table of eight people.
Who won ‘Dancing with the Stars’ season 34?
Robert Irwin was crowned the Len Goodman Mirrorball Champion alongside partner Witney Carson on season 34 of “Dancing With the Stars.”
He won the dance competition in November 2025 during the show’s three-hour finale. The episode featured five finalists − including Robert Irwin’s fellow contestants social media personality Alix Earle, content creator Dylan Efron (Zac’s brother), Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles and actress Elaine Hendrix (“The Parent Trap” with Lindsay Lohan).
When is ‘Dancing with the Stars’ tour coming to Florida?
“Dancing with the Stars: Live!” tour kicked off Jan. 22 in Akron, Ohio, and will conclude in Akron on May 13.
The Florida leg of the tour runs through late March and features actress Elaine Hendrix as a special guest co-host.
Here are the “Dancing with the Stars: Live!” Florida dates:
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This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Robert Irwin, ‘DWTS’ winner, son of Steve Irwin, to visit Florida zoo
Reporting by Ashley Ferrer and Jennifer Sangalang, USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida / Florida Times-Union
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