Steve Irwin Day: Crikey!

November 15 is “Steve Irwin Day” in Australia and around the world.

Steve Irwin wasn’t your typical celebrity.  Rather than making headlines for partying and boozing, Irwin’s work made a real difference. His Australia Zoo at Beerwah, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia, is one of the top zoos in the entire world and also houses the biggest veterinary hospital in the Southern Hemisphere.

Yes, November 15 has been designated as the annual day to remember the spirited Crocodile Hunter, who hosted one of the longest-running television shows on the Animal Planet cable network.

Steve Irwin died on September 4, 2006, when a stingray stung him in the chest while snorkeling off the Great Barrier Reef.

He is survived by his wife, Terri,originally of Eugene, and their daughter and son.

So how do you celebrate Steve Irwin Day?  You KHAKI IT, of course.  What does that mean?

From the official website:

Steve Irwin Day continues the legacy of Conservation, Family and Fun that Stevo created. KHAKI IT with us! Steve Irwin Day on November 15 – is an international and annual event to celebrate the extraordinary life of the one and only Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin.

Khaki is more than a colour. It’s an attitude. It’s a stand to do something positive in our world and a passion to make a difference. And when you make a difference – you KHAKI IT!

Khaki is a symbol of Steve Irwin, the original Crocodile Hunter and Wildlife Warrior. At Australia Zoo and Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors – we continue the legacy of Conservation, Family and Fun that Stevo created – and every day – we KHAKI IT!

When you see that khaki uniform, it is a sign that somebody is there to get in and get their hands dirty and save an animal or campaign for wildlife conservation. You don’t have to be Terri, Bindi or Robert Irwin or a member of the Zoo Crew to be a Wildlife Warrior. Anyone can make a difference. Anyone can KHAKI IT!

Here are some more ideas on how you can KHAKI IT on Steve Irwin Day:

* Wear khaki and make a donation to Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors
* Celebrate at Australia Zoo on 15 November
* Renew, reuse and recycle
* Clean up your local beach
* Build a possum box or a frog pond in your backyard
* Lock up your dogs and cats at night.

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