About this season
Discover Steve and Terri Irwin's life at the Australia Zoo and the incredible stories that unfold in front of the camera. From the birth of their daughter Bindi, to the amazing operations as they treat the wildest, most outrageous animals on the planet.
Episodes (13)
1. Pilot
Aired 2 January 2002
The pilot sets the tone for a more personal, day-to-day look at the lives of the Irwin family, blending humor, heart, and wildlife education.
2. Wild About Harry
Aired 7 February 2002
Plans go awry when Harry is bitten by the world's most venomous snake.
3. What's the Buzz?
Aired 14 February 2002
The staff handles a swarm of angry bees that sting Kelsey and Darren.
4. Steve's Birthday
Aired 27 February 2002
Questions arise over the future of Ivory the Koala
5. Operation Sui
Aired 6 March 2002
Steve Irwin's dog Sui undergoes a major surgery—something life-threatening. The episode documents how close to serious harm Sui comes and the recovery process.
6. Kelly's Big Day
Aired 13 March 2002
The zoo is busy because Kelly and Richard are preparing for their wedding, which is held on the zoo grounds.
7. It's a Girl
Aired 29 May 2002
Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin is bursting with pride. He has just become the father of a beautiful baby girl. For the first time, the Crocodile Hunter is showing a new, sensitive, and caring side of himself. Steve and his wife agree: their daughter Bindi will live and grow up at the Australia Zoo, and, just like her father, develop a very special relationship with the animals from a young age.
8. Mates
Aired 5 June 2002
A heartbreaking illness for Becky the otter. Mating frenzy and amazing footage of crocodile rituals. Wes the legend is back.
9. The Day of the Devils
Aired 24 June 2002
The guys have trouble prepping a new Tasmanian Devil enclosure.
10. Pelican Wars
Aired 25 June 2002
The team treats a hawk and tries to rescue a pelican with an injured wing.
11. Gator Raid
Aired 26 June 2002
The team tries to remove eggs from a cranky mother alligator's nest.
12. The Big Wet
Aired 3 July 2002
Wes and Steve try to get a python into a bath to help her shed her skin.
13. Mary's Farewell
Aired 10 July 2002
Vets perform a dangerous life-saving operation on a king brown.