Steve Irwin Father Resigns

Steve Irwin’s Father, Bob Irwin, and Steve Irwin’s widow Terri, had an argument that has prompted Bob to resign from the conservation operation he help build over 36 years. The argument was part of an ongoing feud over the treatment of staff, and the commercial direction of the zoo. Rumors of a feud between Bob and Terri first surfaced in January, and are now confirmed. Bob plans to open another zoo elsewhere to keep his son’s dream alive.

In a possibly related matter, Terri Irwin and the Australia Zoo could face a tax investigation in the wake of multi-million dollar civil lawsuits against them.

Australian Taxation Office officials were seen attending preliminary hearings at the Victorian County Court last week.