One of best friends is Australian. He told me something I never new about Australia; they had a national holiday for Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter.
In this Article “Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin's life remembered at Australia Zoo” we learn about the legacy Steve Irwin left. There is a national Steve Irwin day in Australia, were kids get off from school. It is November 15, the day after Steve died. At the Australian Zoo, Steve Irwin’s Parents founded, they have a celebration. The use this time to celebrate Steve’s life as well as carry one his legacy. They take about marinas and other issues that will affect the environment and endangered species. Through the different quotes from local people, we learn that Steve Irwin was not only a beloved figure of Australian Entertainment, but was also a motivated environmental activist. Though the Zoo is going on some hard times do the economy, this event will defiantly bring money to the zoo, with millions attended.
It's quite an interesting post, something that I definitely never knew about. I had some idea about Steve Irwin being in the entertainment business, but I wasn't aware that he was such a renowned personality. The crocodile hunter is like a common thing, a culture aspect for the Australians to share. Plus it is going to help the Australian Zoo economically, while making people aware about the endangered species and marinas. I'd love to visit Australia sometime and be a part of this event someday. (Engr103)
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