The Irwins’ annual croc trip

Follow the Irwin family’s annual croc trip to the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve in Far North Queensland to research , tag and measure the crocs. Crikey!

We are now tracking 150 saltwater crocodiles in the Wenlock River! With this valuable research, we hope to bring people closer to these apex predators to respect them and protect them for future generations. We want to use this information to educate people on how to live with crocodiles and prevent future conflict between humans and crocs. Picture: Australia Zoo/Instagram

1/17We are now tracking 150 saltwater crocodiles in the Wenlock River! With this valuable research, we hope to bring people closer to these apex predators to respect them and protect them for future generations. We want to use this information to educate people on how to live with crocodiles and prevent future conflict between humans and crocs. Picture: Australia Zoo/Instagram

This photo was taken yesterday by my amazing brother Robert! Stanley the crocodile was first caught in 2013 at 9’ long. Since then he had grown 10 inches and is now 9’ 10”. Stanley the croc is named after one of Mapoon’s indigenous rangers. Picture: Australia Zoo/Instagram

2/17This photo was taken yesterday by my amazing brother Robert! Stanley the crocodile was first caught in 2013 at 9’ long. Since then he had grown 10 inches and is now 9’ 10”. Stanley the croc is named after one of Mapoon’s indigenous rangers. Picture: Australia Zoo/Instagram

We are waiting to get the call about how many crocodiles we’ve caught today at the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve in Far North Queensland. Looking forward to finding out and tracking more of these modern day dinosaurs. How incredible is this shot of croc teeth? They are such gorgeous animals. Picture: Australia Zoo/Instagram

3/17We are waiting to get the call about how many crocodiles we’ve caught today at the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve in Far North Queensland. Looking forward to finding out and tracking more of these modern day dinosaurs. How incredible is this shot of croc teeth? They are such gorgeous animals. Picture: Australia Zoo/Instagram

CRIKEY! @bindisueirwin here! Check out Big Dunc on the CrocTrip 2016. These capture techniques were first designed by my Dad. After catching and attaching a satellite tracking device on this gorgeous dinosaur, we are now able to see his movements and learn all about these secretive creatures. Picture: Australia Zoo/Instagram

4/17CRIKEY! @bindisueirwin here! Check out Big Dunc on the CrocTrip 2016. These capture techniques were first designed by my Dad. After catching and attaching a satellite tracking device on this gorgeous dinosaur, we are now able to see his movements and learn all about these secretive creatures. Picture: Australia Zoo/Instagram

How gorgeous are saltwater crocodiles? This is Big Dunc’s squishy tummy. So blessed to get to work with these modern day dinosaurs. Picture: Australia Zoo/Instagram

5/17How gorgeous are saltwater crocodiles? This is Big Dunc’s squishy tummy. So blessed to get to work with these modern day dinosaurs. Picture: Australia Zoo/Instagram

Here's a photo of Robert on the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve with this little guy on his camera. Can you find the two lined dragon on his camera? Picture: Australia Zoo/Instagram

6/17Here's a photo of Robert on the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve with this little guy on his camera. Can you find the two lined dragon on his camera? Picture: Australia Zoo/Instagram

7/17Today was a huge day ! We caught a brand new crocodile in the Wenlock River and we named her Madison. This technique of croc catching was first created by Dad. I feel extremely blessed to have someone in my life who is so passionate about wildlife and conservation. Picture: Bindi Irwin/Instagram

I found my favourite animal on the CrocTrip 2016 !!! It’s a happy day here at the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve when you get to cuddle a spiky echidna. Picture: Australia Zoo/Instagram

8/17I found my favourite animal on the CrocTrip 2016 !!! It’s a happy day here at the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve when you get to cuddle a spiky echidna. Picture: Australia Zoo/Instagram

Beyond excited to be a part of the CrocTrip 2016 out here on the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve. Working with saltwater crocodiles by day and coming back to these starry nights at camp is the best way to spend these next couple weeks Picture: Chandler Powell/Instagram

9/17Beyond excited to be a part of the CrocTrip 2016 out here on the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve. Working with saltwater crocodiles by day and coming back to these starry nights at camp is the best way to spend these next couple weeks Picture: Chandler Powell/Instagram

Over the past few days we’ve captured three crocs! The first was a small female of 6’ 11” named Peita K and the other two, Wesley and Ryan, were recaptures. The crocs we’ve recaptured provide vital scientific data as we continuously study the movements of these amazing apex predators in the Wenlock River. Picture: Australia Zoo/Instagram

10/17Over the past few days we’ve captured three crocs! The first was a small female of 6’ 11” named Peita K and the other two, Wesley and Ryan, were recaptures. The crocs we’ve recaptured provide vital scientific data as we continuously study the movements of these amazing apex predators in the Wenlock River. Picture: Australia Zoo/Instagram

We took turns driving the ute all the way from the Sunshine Coast to arrive here in Far North Queensland together. Couldn’t have imagined a more perfect trip. Thank you @chandlerpowell it’s been incredible. Super happy to be sharing our CrocTrip 2016 with you for the first time! Picture: Bindi Irwin/Instagram

11/17We took turns driving the ute all the way from the Sunshine Coast to arrive here in Far North Queensland together. Couldn’t have imagined a more perfect trip. Thank you @chandlerpowell it’s been incredible. Super happy to be sharing our CrocTrip 2016 with you for the first time! Picture: Bindi Irwin/Instagram

Completed my first head jump yesterday on Madison the croc. Definitely one of the most thrilling experiences! @australiazoo has the best and most experienced croc team in the world, thanks for letting me be a part of it and showing me the ropes (literally). Picture: Chandler Powell/Instagram

12/17Completed my first head jump yesterday on Madison the croc. Definitely one of the most thrilling experiences! @australiazoo has the best and most experienced croc team in the world, thanks for letting me be a part of it and showing me the ropes (literally). Picture: Chandler Powell/Instagram

G'day from @bindisueirwin. Making friends on the #CrocTrip2016 with a blue tongue lizard. I'm a happy girl. Love, Bindi. Picture: Australia Zoo/Instagram

13/17G'day from @bindisueirwin. Making friends on the #CrocTrip2016 with a blue tongue lizard. I'm a happy girl. Love, Bindi. Picture: Australia Zoo/Instagram

Here! Check out this awesome keelback that Robert rescued off the road while on our CrocTrip 2016 ! Such an awesome snake! Fun fact : Keelback snakes can actually eat the extremely poisonous and invasive cane toads, one of the only species that can do so! Woo-hoo! Picture: Australia Zoo/Instagram

14/17Here! Check out this awesome keelback that Robert rescued off the road while on our CrocTrip 2016 ! Such an awesome snake! Fun fact : Keelback snakes can actually eat the extremely poisonous and invasive cane toads, one of the only species that can do so! Woo-hoo! Picture: Australia Zoo/Instagram

15/17Check out this fantastic photo of Stanley the croc from just the other day. In this photo we are measuring him! He's a total of 9' 10" and super cute Picture: Australia Zoo/Instagram

Here is another shot from Big Dunc's capture just to give you an idea of how ridiculously massive he is. I could just barely reach his legs on either side while laying across his back! Hard not to fall in love with these dinosaurs. Picture: Chandler Powell/Instagram

16/17Here is another shot from Big Dunc's capture just to give you an idea of how ridiculously massive he is. I could just barely reach his legs on either side while laying across his back! Hard not to fall in love with these dinosaurs. Picture: Chandler Powell/Instagram

@bindisueirwin here. Well guys, another day of our #CrocTrip2016 was incredible. After a day filled with awesome wildlife and searching for crocodiles, it's time for a little rest in our gorgeous camp here at the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve. Woo-hoo! Love, Bindi. Picture: Australia Zoo/Instagram

17/17@bindisueirwin here. Well guys, another day of our #CrocTrip2016 was incredible. After a day filled with awesome wildlife and searching for crocodiles, it's time for a little rest in our gorgeous camp here at the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve. Woo-hoo! Love, Bindi. Picture: Australia Zoo/Instagram

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