Key Concepts:
- Early encounter with Steve Irwin
- Australia Zoo employment
- Wildlife rescue and rehabilitation
- Passion for all creatures
Summary:
The speaker recounts an early experience involving a large green sea turtle that needed assistance. Someone suggested contacting "Steve Irwin," whom they were unfamiliar with at the time.
A "troop carrier" arrived, and a man (Steve Irwin) entered the water fully clothed ("boots and all"). He secured the turtle, which was then placed on a stretcher. Seagrass was used to cover the turtle's eyes and shell to maintain moisture.
Irwin noticed the speaker and her colleague's passion for wildlife during this brief encounter. This observation led to them being offered positions at Australia Zoo.
They worked at Australia Zoo for two years. After their time at the zoo, they started their own venture, Twiny's Pelican and Sea Bird Rescue.
The speaker emphasizes their lifelong love for all creatures, including spiders, stating, "We can't even kill a spider."
Conclusion:
The narrative highlights the serendipitous encounter with Steve Irwin that launched the speaker's career in wildlife conservation. It emphasizes the importance of passion in this field and the speaker's dedication to rescuing and rehabilitating animals, even those often feared or disliked.
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