The Steve Irwin Gala in Brisbane celebrates the crocodile hunter’s legacy

Robert Irwin and his mum Terri have dressed to the nines for their annual gala to celebrate the life and legacy of Australia’s most loved wildlife warrior.

Wildlife warriors Robert Irwin and his mother Terri have arrived in style at the annual Steve Irwin Gala in Brisbane.

Comedian Julia Morris will host this year’s event which celebrates the life and legacy of the late wildlife warrior.

Terri and Robert Irwin arrive in style ahead of the Steve Irwin Gala dinner. Picture: NewsWire/Tertius Pickard

The mother and son duo arrived together ahead of the sold out dinner, where they’re expected to meet with guests in a bid to raise funds for the charity.

The event funds conservation efforts in Australia and around the world to provide lifesaving treatment to wildlife injured in road accidents and attacks from domestic animals.

Overseas, it helps combat poachers, the illegal wildlife trade and communities to protect vulnerable species.

Robert took to social media on Saturday to let his fans know he’ll be taking them along for the night by posting from the event.

Terri Irwin makes a colourful entrance to the event. Picture: NewsWire/Tertius Pickard

Robert Irwin looking dapper in his suit on the red carpet. Picture: NewsWire/Tertius Pickard

Terri Irwin has always attended the event with her children Robert and Bindi Irwin (centre) over the years to celebrate with staff from Australia Zoo. Picture: Isaac Lawrence.

The gala is held each year in Brisbane and Las Vegas, with Saturday’s event being held at the Star Brisbane.

Rove McManus, actor John Waters, country singer-songwriter Chloe Styler and Band of Blue will be appearing at the sold out event.

Guests will be treated to a three-course dinner packed with entertainment, roving animals, dancing and a live auction in a khaki decked ballroom.

Bindi Irwin with her dad Steve. Picture: Facebook

Steve Irwin at the Mason Elephant Park in Bali. Supplied: Mason Elephant park

Steve Irwin found global fame with his hit TV series The Crocodile Hunter, the show saw several spin off documentary series feature around the world from 1997.

Irwin’s family established Australia Zoo, as it is known now, on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland in the 1970s where his children Bindi and Robert continue their father’s legacy.

Irwin was tragically killed by a stingray that stung him in the chest in 2006 near the Great Barrier Reef while filming a documentary.

More to come.

Originally published as The Steve Irwin Gala in Brisbane celebrates the crocodile hunter’s legacy