> At a Glance
> – Social media star Mr. Fantasy visited Robert Irwin at Australia Zoo on Jan. 8
> – The pair handled a Burmese python and shared a playful encounter
> – Mr. Fantasy gifted Irwin a flask, dog figurine, and mislabeled Australia necklace
> – Why it matters: The viral meet-up blends conservation with internet culture
The masked TikTok personality known as Mr. Fantasy traded screens for scales during a surprise stop at Australia Zoo, where he teamed up with Robert Irwin for a snake-handling session and gift exchange captured on video.
The Reptile Rendezvous
Dressed in a red-and-black geometric shirt, khakis, and a Mickey Mouse belt, Mr. Fantasy greeted Irwin with a hug before declaring, “I absolutely love your country.” Their collaboration quickly shifted to the zoo’s Burmese python, which required three handlers to lift onto their shoulders.
Despite proclaiming, “I absolutely love snakes,” Mr. Fantasy grew anxious once the snake turned toward him.
Mr. Fantasy repeatedly asked:
> “What do I do? Robert? What do I do?”
After the reptile was safely returned to its box, Mr. Fantasy lay beside it and gave the python a signature sniff-part of his trademark “curious” greeting.
Gifts, Gaffes, and Gratitude
Mr. Fantasy presented Irwin with a curated bundle:
- A photo of two kangaroos he dubbed “you and me”
- A flask for “adventures”
- A Rottweiler figurine
- A necklace he claimed showed Australia-Irwin noted it was actually Africa
The TikToker later joked on Instagram:
> “I think the poo licking may have caught Robert off guard 😜”
after sampling what appeared to be kangaroo droppings on the lawn.
Key Takeaways
- Mr. Fantasy’s Australia Zoo video posted Jan. 8 has fans speculating he’s KJ Apa in disguise
- The conservationist and influencer bonded over snakes, scents, and silly gifts
- Mr. Fantasy praised Irwin as a “pure soul” on The Squeeze podcast
The crossover caps Mr. Fantasy’s week of Aussie antics, proving even masked internet stars can’t resist Irwin’s wildlife charm.
