Remembering Steve Irwin: Watch the Crocodile Hunter’s best moments

Steve Irwin sadly passed away eight years ago today - but, as you can see from these videos, he left behind a truly amazing legacy

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by Kayleigh Dray |
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Steve Irwin becomes a dad for the first-time

Steve Irwin may be famed as a Crocodile Hunter, but he was also an amazing dad. This emotional video sees him meet his firstborn child, daughter Bindi, for the very first time - and it's beautiful to see how excited he is.

Graham the croc gets his revenge

Remember when the Crocodile Hunter became the Crodoile Huntee? Us too. But sunny-natured Steve wasn't bothered by it whatsoever!

Steve Irwin plays with a Taipan snake

Which is, if you didn't know, the most venomous snake in the entire work.

Steve Irwin vs. the Bearded Dragon

An animal lover through and through, the Crocodile Hunter was surprised - but not angry whatsoever, when this little lizard bit him hard on the nose.

Steve Irwin tells Bindi she's going to be a big sister

Steve is over the moon when he finds out wife Terri's pregnant for a second time - but our absolute favourite part of this video has to be at 3.45, where he tells daughter Bindi that she's a big sister.

Bindi Irwin helps dad Steve capture a crocodile

Little Bindi, inspired by her daddy, was keen to help him capture crocodiles and bring them back to the safety of their reserve. We love that she named this one Lollipop!

Steve Irwin cries over a crocodile's death

This is heartbreaking to watch - but it just goes to show how kind a heart Steve had.

Steve Irwin feeds crocodiles - with a little help from baby Bob

This stunt didn't go down too well with the general public, but baby Bob was perfectly safe with his croc-loving daddy!

Steve Irwin brings snakes onto The Tonight Show

Have you ever wanted to see Russell Crowe and Jay Leno nervously holding snakes with Steve Irwin dancing around them in excitement? Look no further.

Steve Irwin is bitten by a snake on live TV…

… and he doesn't even flinch. Classy!

Steve Irwin's most embarrassing moments

Steve had a brilliant sense of humour, which meant that - no matter how much he tumbled, tripped or slipped, he kept a smile on his face. Making for some pretty awesome TV moments.

Steve Irwin's final performance

Steve Irwin's zoo in Australia was a special place - and Steve loved performing there. In August of 2006, a someone filmed Steve's last performance at his zoo. Steve regrettably was killed just a few weeks later on the 4th September 2006while filming an underwater segment while swimming with wild stingrays.

John Williamson sings 'True Blue' for Steve

It was a truly unforgettable moment when John Williamson sang True Blue at Steve Irwin’s Memorial Service.

Bindi Sue pays tribute to her beloved Dad

"My daddy was my hero… he listened to me and taught me so many things, but, most importantly, he was fun.

"Daddy made this place his whole life - now it's our turn to help daddy."

We can't watch this without crying.

Stephen Robert Irwin: February 22 1962 – September 4 2006. Gone, but never forgotten.

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