Episodes 13

1 Pilot

January 2, 2002

The pilot sets the tone for a more personal, day-to-day look at the lives of the Irwin family, blending humor, heart, and wildlife education.

2 Wild About Harry

February 7, 2002

Plans go awry when Harry is bitten by the world's most venomous snake.

3 What's the Buzz?

February 14, 2002

The staff handles a swarm of angry bees that sting Kelsey and Darren.

4 Steve's Birthday

February 27, 2002

Questions arise over the future of Ivory the Koala

5 Operation Sui

March 6, 2002

Steve Irwin's dog Sui undergoes a major surgery—something life-threatening. The episode documents how close to serious harm Sui comes and the recovery process.

6 Kelly's Big Day

March 13, 2002

The zoo is busy because Kelly and Richard are preparing for their wedding, which is held on the zoo grounds.

7 It's a Girl

May 29, 2002

Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin is bursting with pride. He has just become the father of a beautiful baby girl. For the first time, the Crocodile Hunter is showing a new, sensitive, and caring side of himself. Steve and his wife agree: their daughter Bindi will live and grow up at the Australia Zoo, and, just like her father, develop a very special relationship with the animals from a young age.

8 Mates

June 5, 2002

A heartbreaking illness for Becky the otter. Mating frenzy and amazing footage of crocodile rituals. Wes the legend is back.

9 The Day of the Devils

June 24, 2002

The guys have trouble prepping a new Tasmanian Devil enclosure.

10 Pelican Wars

June 25, 2002

The team treats a hawk and tries to rescue a pelican with an injured wing.

11 Gator Raid

June 26, 2002

The team tries to remove eggs from a cranky mother alligator's nest.

12 The Big Wet

July 3, 2002

Wes and Steve try to get a python into a bath to help her shed her skin.

13 Mary's Farewell

July 10, 2002

Vets perform a dangerous life-saving operation on a king brown.

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