Robert Irwin suggested that singer Taylor Swift and NFL player Travis Kelce hold their wedding at the Australia Zoo in Beerwah, Queensland [1, 2].
The invitation highlights the intersection of global pop culture and high-profile conservation, potentially bringing unprecedented attention to the Irwin family's wildlife sanctuary.
Irwin made the proposal during ABC News’ 15th annual year-end special, “THE YEAR: 2025” [1, 3]. During the program, Irwin offered the couple the zoo as a potential wedding venue and said to "hit me up" if they wanted to get married there [1, 3].
Irwin said the zoo would provide a family-friendly and memorable setting for the ceremony [4, 1]. He said that the prospect of a wedding might be more intimidating than a crocodile death roll [4].
While some reports have characterized the suggestion as an invitation for a honeymoon, other sources specify that the offer was for the wedding ceremony itself [1, 2, 3]. In a separate context, Irwin said that participating in "Dancing with the Stars" with his sister Bindi was more intimidating than a crocodile death roll [4].
Reports from Marca indicate that Swift responded to the idea of a zoo wedding. Swift said, "We love Australia, but we’re not planning a zoo wedding" [2].
The offer came amid a period of high visibility for the couple, whose relationship continues to draw global media interest. The Australia Zoo remains one of the most visited wildlife attractions in Queensland, maintaining the legacy of Steve Irwin through the work of his children [1, 2].
“"Hit me up if you want to get married at Australia Zoo."”
This interaction reflects the use of celebrity influence to promote conservation sites. By publicly inviting two of the most searched individuals in the world to a specific venue, Irwin leverages a 'viral' moment to maintain the Australia Zoo's global profile, regardless of whether the couple accepts the invitation.
