Steve Irwin By Lgalla Jan 1, 1971 Wrestled first crocodile Steve wrestled his first crocodile at the age of 9 Jan 6, 1979 Graduated high school Steve graduated from Caloundra state high school in 1979 Jan 9, 1979 Decides to be a crocodile trapper Jan 1, 1992 Takes over his parents reptile park and re-names it Australia zoo Apr 6, 1992 Married Terri 1997 Discovered a new species of turtle (Elseya Irwini) Jan 1, 2002 The crocodile hunter hits the big screen