Terry Irwin is an Australian-American naturalist, writer, and television host. She is best known as the wife of the late wildlife expert Steve Irwin, nicknamed "The Crocodile Hunter." After Steve's death in 2006, she took over the Australian Zoo in Beerwah, Queensland. As of 2021, Terry Irwin's net worth is estimated to be around $10 million.
| Full Name | Terri Raines Irwin |
| Birth Date | July 20, 1964 |
| Birth Place | Eugene, Oregon, United States |
| Profession | Naturalist, Author |
| Husband | Steve Irwin |
| Net Worth | $10 million |
Early life
Terri Irwin was born on July 20, 1964 in Eugene, Oregon, United States. She was born the youngest daughter of Clarence and Judy Raines. Her parents were also environmentalists. As a child, she enjoyed the free life walking around Spencer Butte and spending time with friends on bikes in Alton Baker Park.
Terry Irwin’s Net Worth and Career
From a young age, Terri became interested in wildlife rescue and rehabilitation. Her father brought home injured animals and they treated her injuries. Her interest in caring for animals later became her life’s goal and, since she opened Cougar Country Rehab in 1986, she has cared for 300 animals a year.
Irwin then became a vet tech in 1989 and started working at an emergency vet clinic. Terri has been very busy in her life as she also helps her father run her business running the rehab and vet clinic. In 1991, she met Steve Irwin while visiting a wildlife rehabilitation center.
Terri moved to Australia after marrying Steve, leaving her Cougar County project in the United States. Together with Steve in 2002, she released the movie Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course. In September 2006, she announced that her funeral in Australia would be open to the public. She also encouraged people to ask anyone who wanted to participate to make a donation to the Irwin Wildlife Warrior Foundation.
Terri appeared in an interview on Channel 9 on September 27, 2006 in which she stated that she was expanding the Australian Zoo. Steve’s father, Bob Irwin, retired from the Australian Zoo on March 2, 2008. At the time, a debt collection agency sued the zoo for $2.5 million. However, the court later rejected the request.
Terri received the only video before Steve’s death on January 3, 2007. However, she never saw the video or posted it. In an interview with Access Hollywood on January 11, 2007, Terri revealed that she destroyed all of the footage. Terri has written two books: The Crocodile Hunter: The Incredible Life and Adventures of Steve and Terry Irwin and My Steve.
Terry Irwin’s personal life
Terri Irwin married Steve Irwin in her hometown of Oregon in 1992. She has two children with him, Bindi and Robert Irvine. Steve died on September 4, 2006 of a heart injury sustained by a hook ray while walking up Mount Cradle. It is said that he made an underground documentary near Port Douglas in Queensland. Terri became an Australian citizen on November 15, 2009.
Terry Irwin’s Status
As of 2021, Terry Irwin’s net worth is estimated to be around $10 million. He signed a three-year research program in support of the Marine Mammal Institute, where he funded two $250,000 research projects on humpback whales. In 2007, Terri received the Queensland Telstra Business Women Award.