The Crocodile Hunter (1997)
Synopsis
Australian host Steve Irwin and his wife Terri run a wildlife refuge. Their shared passion is educating the world about wildlife, including the much feared crocodile and numerous venomous snakes. Steve's specialty is the capture and relocation of crocodiles. No animal appears too threatening to Steve, his true respect for animals is the foundation for everything he does.
Creator
Judi Bailey
Network
Animal Planet
Episodes
Wild in the USA
Steve follows Terri to her home state of Oregon, and to New York, to watch beavers and raccoons. Steve also helps Terri to relocate her pet cougar, Malina. Animals are alligator snapping turtle, American alligator, grey kangaroo, freshwater crocodile and red-belly black snake.
Dinosaurs Down Under
Steve and Terri trace the history of Australia's dinosaurs.
Sleeping with Crocodiles
Steve takes viewers behind the scenes at the Queensland Reptile and Fauna Park (now Australia Zoo) in Australia. The work at the park includes relocation of giant boas and healthcare for alligators.
Suburban Killers
Not all dangerous creatures live out in the wilderness of the forests, the jungles and the Outback. Some of them live in the homes of suburbanites in Australia. Steve examines some of the venomous snakes and spiders that can make unwelcome appearances in suburbia.
Dangerous Animals
Steve and Terri venture across the United States of America, seeking out deadly scorpions, venomous snakes and toxic spiders.
Traveling the Dingo Fence
The Dingo Fence in southern Queensland, is part of the world's longest fence (over 3300 miles long), built to keep dingoes out of southern Queensland and away from the sheep flocks. Steve observes boars, snakes and dingoes in the Outback. Note: This episode originally aired as a two-hour special, but in later reruns, it was divided into two separate episodes.
Hidden River
Steve attempts to rescue a turtle in a river despite the presence of crocodiles.
Elephants and Orange People
Steve encounters orangutans and elephants in Sumatra.
Suburban Killers
Poisonous snakes and spiders infest suburban homes in Australia.
Hidden River
Steve dives into a crocodile-infested river to catch a turtle.
Crocodiles of the Revolution
No description available.
Graham's Revenge
No description available.
Steve and the Dragon
Steve comes face to face with a Komodo Dragon, the world's largest lizard, on a remote Indonesian island.
Cast
Details
Original Title
The Crocodile Hunter
Status
Ended
Seasons
5
Episodes
69
Production
Best Picture Show Company, The
