Robert Irwin shares never-before-seen tender moments with his late father Steve

A TikTok video by Robert Irwin paying tribute to his late dad Steve has gone viral.

The message, posted in honour of Father’s Day in the U.S., features family home videos made before Steve died in 2006, when Robert was still a toddler.

‘Thinking of him and remembering nothing but fun times,’ Robert said in his post. 

Robert Irwin has shared never-before-seen moments with his late father Steve in heartwarming TikTok video that has gone viral

The wildlife warrior continued:  ‘I hope you all had a wonderful Father’s Day in the US, sending love to those who couldn’t celebrate with their Dad.’

Using Ed Sheeran’s song Photograph as a soundtrack, the video captures the special father and son bond as Steve is seen lavishing love and attention on his young son.  

One snippet features a heartbreaking moment where an adoring Steve gazes down at newborn Robert.

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The message, posted in honour of Father’s Day in the U.S., features family home videos made before Steve died in 2006, when Robert was still a toddler Picture: A scene from the video

In another, Steve can be seen giving Robert a ride on his shoulders, a moment familiar to millions of fathers and sons.

Also featured in the video is Bindi, now 23, Robert’s older sister.

Steve, known to millions around the world as ‘the Crocodile Hunter’, died on September 4, 2006, at the age of 44 after being pierced in the chest by a stingray while filming a documentary in Batt Reef, Queensland.

One snippet features a heartbreaking moment where an adoring Steve gazes down at newborn Robert (pictured)

Following his death, Robert, Bindi, widow Terri, and son-in-law Chandler Powell, have continued Steve’s conservation work at Australia Zoo. 

Robert’s Father’s Day tribute – celebrated in the U.S. on June 19 – comes soon after Robert paid a further tribute to his dad on World Crocodile Day.

The handsome celebrity conservationist took to Instagram on June 18 – the day after World Crocodile Day – to reveal it’s the ‘greatest honour’ to follow in his dad’s footsteps.

Following his death, Robert (pictured), Bindi, widow Terri, and son-in-law Chandler Powell, have continued Steve’s conservation work at Australia Zoo

Robert shared a photo of himself feeding crocodiles at Australia Zoo, which he contrasted with a throwback snap of his dad doing the same many years ago.

‘It is the greatest honour of my life to get to follow in my dad’s footsteps and help keep his legacy and mission alive. Especially when it comes to crocodiles,’ Robert said. 

‘I feel closest to him being one-on-one with the animal he loved so much – a beautiful, powerful, prehistoric, misunderstood animal that commands a huge amount of respect.’ 

Steve, known to millions around the world as ‘the Crocodile Hunter’, died on September 4, 2006, at the age of 44 after being pierced in the chest by a stingray while filming a documentary in Batt Reef, Queensland Picture: Bindi, Robert and Steve (L-R) in Robert’s video