About this season
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.
Episodes (18)
1. Sidewinders of Arizona
Aired 19 November 2000 • 44 min
Steve and Terri visit the Barry M. Goldwater Military Range in Arizona to track down the sidewinder rattlesnake. Afterward, Steve visits the airmen at Luke Air Force Base, who prove to be fans of his show. Steve gets the opportunity to fly in an F-16, the plane that carries the sidewinder missile named after the rattlesnake.
2. Captured on Camera
Aired 27 November 2000 • 44 min
A compilation of the best moments of the series up to this point.
3. Crocodiles of the Revolution
Aired 10 December 2000 • 44 min
Steve joins the Australian Zoo team and World Society for the Protection of Animals on a wildlife rescue mission to remove crocodiles from a zoo in war-torn East Timor.
4. Journey to the Red Center
Aired 17 December 2000 • 44 min
Steve and Terri journey to the Red Desert at the heart of Australia. They examine venomous snakes, lizards and endangered mammals as they make their way to the world famous Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock.
5. Africa's Deadliest Snakes
Aired 12 February 2001 • 44 min
Steve journeys to Kenya in search of some of Africa's most venomous snakes, including the black mamba and cobra.
6. Wildest Home Videos
Aired 19 March 2001 • 44 min
Steve and Terri show us their home video collection, most of which document their conservation work.
7. Big Croc Diaries
Aired 21 May 2001 • 44 min
Steve and Terri show off their favorite crocodiles at Australia Zoo. The action includes shots of the biggest crocodiles eating pigs whole. High-speed film techniques highlight the power of the mighty creatures.
8. Swimming with Alligators
Aired 18 June 2001 • 44 min
A missile-test site is the home of alligators. Steve also examines snakes in Louisiana and water moccasins.
9. Surfing Snakes
Aired 19 June 2001 • 44 min
Steve heads to Indonesia where he looks at venomous snakes, lizards and monkeys.odiles.
10. Last Primates of Madagascar (Part 1)
Aired 20 June 2001 • 44 min
Steve attempts to find members of the four remaining lemur species on the island of Madagascar. He travels through the countryside on bicycle and talks with the town inhabitants.
11. Reptiles of the Lost Continent (Part 2)
Aired 20 June 2001 • 44 min
Steve looks at cave-dwelling crocodiles, different types of chameleon and other unusual reptiles on Madagascar.
12. Spitting Cobras of the World
Aired 21 June 2001
Steve encounters spitting cobras, snakes that send venom into the eyes of their victims from up to 6 feet away. Despite wearing safety goggles, Steve must seek out medical assistance at a Maasai village after he is sprayed with the venom.
13. Dangerous Africans
Aired 22 June 2001
Steve encounters charging elephants on an African safari. He observes snakes, scorpions, buffalo, spiders and lions, and avoids a pursuing hippo.
14. Wild Surf of Indonesia
Aired 23 June 2001
Steve travels to Indonesia to encounter wildlife, then hits the beach to do some surfing.
15. Operation Steve
Aired 22 September 2001
Steve undergoes knee surgery.
16. Operation: Bunya Rescue
Aired 11 February 2002
Steve and Terri relocate the animals of a bankrupt zoo, including koalas, kangaroos, crocodiles, birds, and a wombat.
17. Africa's Final Frontier
Aired 23 June 2002
Steve visits the wilderness of Namibia in southern Africa.
18. Graham's Revenge
Aired 10 August 2002
Steve and the team at Australia Zoo successfully transfer the ornery crocodile Graham and his girlfriend Bindi to a new enclosure. Not long after, Steve and Wes Mannion have to enter the enclosure. Graham gets his revenge by attacking Wes. Steve saves the day by jumping on Graham, although Wes suffers severe injuries.