Animal Planet is heading back down under. Today, the network announced they’ve renewed Crikey! It’s the Irwins for a second season.
The docuseries “shares the tireless work of the Irwin family – Terri, Bindi and Robert – as they continue Steve Irwin’s mission to bring people closer to animals and inspire people to become “Wildlife Warriors”, with their messages of wildlife conservation.”
The season one finale of Crikey! It’s the Irwins debuts on Animal Planet on January 27th at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Check out the renewal announcement and more info below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_AFHweWEYc
Animal Planet has greenlit Season Two of CRIKEY! IT’S THE IRWINS, as announced on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last night. The series shares the tireless work of the Irwin family – Terri, Bindi and Robert – as they continue Steve Irwin’s mission to bring people closer to animals and inspire people to become “Wildlife Warriors”, with their messages of wildlife conservation. Their aim is to ensure an abundance of wildlife for generations to come. The current Season One finale of CRIKEY! IT’S THE IRWINS airs Sunday, January 27 at 8PM.
“I’m so excited for the opportunity to film season two of Crikey! It’s the Irwins with Animal Planet,” said Terri Irwin. “I am incredibly honored to be continuing Steve’s legacy and to be encouraging everyone to take a stand to help protect wildlife and wild places.”
“Our audiences have a front row seat for the Irwin family’s wildlife adventures, immersed in the sights and sounds of so many incredible animals,” said Susanna Dinnage, Global President of Animal Planet. “We are delighted to be sharing their new and inspiring stories later this year with viewers all over the world.”
This season on CRIKEY! IT’S THE IRWINS, audiences met a wide range of animals including a giraffe named Scarlett whom Terri transported over 1200 miles to participate in a breeding program – part of Australia Zoo’s conservation efforts; Cedar, a rescue koala that gave birth to a rare set of twin joeys, closely watched and cared for by Bindi and the team; and Graham, a huge crocodile originally rescued by Steve. After months of croc-wrangling training, Robert finally got to feed Graham live at the Crocoseum at Australia Zoo, to the delight of visitors. The show also documented the family traveling to South Africa on visits to Balule and Entabeni Game Reserves; the Great Barrier Reef; and to the far north of Australia to the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve on Queensland’s Cape York for an annual crocodile research trip.
CRIKEY! IT’S THE IRWINS launched globally to Animal Planet in more than 205 countries and territories and according to the most-readily available data, the series has reached more global viewers (36.2MM) than any other globally launched Animal Planet series. In the U.S., the premiere episode ranked as the highest rated series premiere on the network in five years among Adults 25-54 and the highest rated series premiere ever among Women 25-54. Top markets around the world where the series has delivered double and triple-digit ratings increases for Animal Planet include EMEA (UK, Poland, Romania); Nordic (Sweden, Denmark, Norway); LATAM (Brazil, Mexico); and APAC (Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines). In both the UK and Australia, CRIKEY! IT’S THE IRWINS ranks as the #1 premiere title on Animal Planet over the prior 52 weeks.”
What do you think? Have you seen Crikey! It’s the Irwins? Will you watch season two?
Season 2 episode 12. Why did you euthanize the Zebra Zambezi? They could of made him new molar implants to chew. You also could of given him nutrients and weight gainer. He was kept in captivity for you the zoo keepers to take care of him. Not kill him because of rotted teeth. Shame on you for playing God.
I agee it was sickening to see this healthy, but aging zebra killed on live camera, they could have altered his diet and worked a little harder to keep him alive.
There is ONLY ONE REASON, and ONE REASON ONLY, WHY I watch the Animal Planet Channel. It is “Crikey, It’s The Irwins..!!” Very disappointing, to think you had plans to cancel this show. This is by far, the best wildlife show on TV..!!
Yes I will diffinatrly watch season two, three,four, five and on and on please keep it going !!
When does the 2nd season start
My wife and I love this show. I’m so glad to see that it’s been renewed.
I am currently watching season 1 of this amazing show and I can’t wait to continue the journey with the Irwin family and Wes. Steve’s spirit and his boundless passion for wildlife and conservation is absolutely still present even though he is no longer there….I felt it from the very first episode. His legacy has DEFINITELY been carried on in his children. Bindi and Robert have that same love for animals that their father had and I know he would be SO proud watching them fulfill his greatest dream. I watched young Robert do his first solo Croc demonstration with… Read more »
My husband and i can’t wait to watch season 2 of Crikey.
So glad this great show has been renewed. I loved Steve.He would be so proud of his family ND THIS NEW SHOW
I’ve watched every episode of season 1, and can hardly wait for season 2. I love the Irwins as well as the entire zoo crew.
I watched every episode of season one, this series is going to last for many seasons I hope, I loved every episode for the series, I’m hoping someday to meet the Irwin’s at the Australia Zoo
This is a real gem that on the surface, might just seem like yet another nature show but it stands out.
The whole family and people who run the park show genuine warmth and passion for what they do, which elevates the varied stories.
And who doesn’t love Crocs?
I’ll probably watch if nothing else better is on they need to bring back Doctor Dee Alaska vet and cancel that stupid dodo birds