You can now stay overnight the late Steve Irwin’s Australia Zoo.
The Crocodile Hunter Lodge
Steve Irwin’s family is respecting his heritage by formally sending off the Crocodile Hunter Lodge at his popular Queensland “Australia Zoo.” But it will cost you a chunk of change.
A typical night at the zoo runs anyplace between $800 to $1,000 for a two-room lodge. Be that as it may, it likewise gives you limitless admittance to the zoo, a sneak look of the untamed life medical clinic, a gift pack, and breakfast is incorporated for every visitor.
“Steve generally had a fantasy that one day, individuals wouldn’t simply visit Australia Zoo, yet remain for the time being, and have the vivid experience of paying attention to and being around untamed life into the evening,”
Steve’s significant other, Terri Irwin said in an explanation.
“It was so significant for us to make his blessing from heaven through the launch of The Crocodile Hunter Lodge. This dazzling extravagance convenience is encircled by our protection work, giving a home to endemic natural life species while additional proceeding with Steve’s significant heritage.”
The Lodge accompanies eight family-accommodating lodges and an openness lodge.
The Lodge is built with timbers recycled from the world-famous crocodile viewing grandstands, built with Steve own hands at “Australia Zoo.” Over 3,000 native trees and shrubs are planted throughout the grounds, creating natural wildlife corridors for animals, along with purposefully placed nesting boxes. Some of these trees act as food trees for native species, such as the endangered glossy black cockatoo, the press release noted.
“The Crocodile Hunter Lodge has adapted several eco-friendly initiatives, helping us maintain a minimum carbon footprint on the planet, and prioritizing conservation as we always do,”
Steve’s son, Robert added.
“By building this luxury accommodation with lush bushland around for our animals, we are achieving Dad’s vision of a world where humans and wildlife can peacefully coexist, making this planet a better and more harmonious place for future generations.”
The Lodge is surrounded by a multi-species habitat that is home to red kangaroos, emus and koalas. Guests can also swim in “the Billabong,” an 82-foot-wide infinity pool while enjoying a pool-side snack or cocktail from Warrior Restaurant and Bar.
Around the property is also home for Australia Zoo’s southern koalas, who were victims of the 2019-2020 summer bushfire season.
Spanning 700 acres, Irwin’s Australia Zoo first opened back in 1970 by Steve’s parents, Bob and Lyn Irwin, under the name Beerwah Reptile and Fauna Park. It features over 1,200 types of animals that guest can interact with.
Irwin died on Sept. 4, 2006, after being pierced in the chest by a short-tail stingray barb while filming in the Great Barrier Reef. He was 44.
“It is absolutely wonderful to be able to carry forward Dad’s vision for Australia Zoo. Our efforts revolve around wildlife conservation, and with spectacular wildlife integrated into the Lodge, it’s the most beautiful way of honoring Dad’s legacy and everything he stood for.”
