> At a Glance
> – Robert Irwin returned to Australia after winning Dancing with the Stars season 34
> – He shared an Instagram video introducing the Mirrorball Trophy to koalas, birds, and snakes
> – His sister Bindi Irwin and niece Grace compared trophies from seasons 21 and 34
> – Why it matters: The win continues the Irwin family’s decade-long DWTS legacy and spotlights their conservation mission
Robert Irwin is back on home soil and already celebrating his Dancing with the Stars victory with the animals he loves most.
Homecoming Celebration
The 22-year-old conservationist posted a video Thursday, Jan. 8, parading his Mirrorball Trophy through Australia Zoo. Koalas, birds, and a curious snake inspected the glittering prize while Irwin beamed behind the camera.
“The mirrorball has made it home-had to show my friends what I’ve been up to,” he captioned the clip.
Family Affair
The footage also captures a sweet generational moment:
- Bindi Irwin holds up her season 21 trophy alongside Robert’s newest win
- 4-year-old Grace squeals as she spots both trophies side by side
- Bindi tells her daughter, “This is uncle Robert’s mirrorball, and this is mommy’s mirrorball”
Next Chapter at the Zoo
Before the finale, Irwin teased his return to the Crocoseum after a five-month break. He’s also focusing on the Crocodile Hunter Lodge, a guest experience he calls a “passion project” that opened in 2022.
Robert Irwin told News Of Los Angeles backstage after the Nov. 25 finale:
> “To follow in those footsteps and to do the same has meant everything to me. This has absolutely changed my life.”
He sees the win as another platform to promote Wildlife Warriors and conservation efforts worldwide.
Key Takeaways
- Robert and partner Witney Carson claimed the season 34 title 10 years after Bindi’s victory
- The Mirrorball is now part of Australia Zoo’s animal meet-and-greet routine
- Irwin’s Hollywood momentum continues with his role in Zootopia 2 as “Robert Furwin”
- The family aims to leverage DWTS spotlight for global conservation awareness
