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Madame Tussauds has announced Robert Irwin, aged 20, as their youngest celebrity to join the Sydney attraction with his wax figure to be unveiled later this year.

Robert Irwin is an Australian conservationist, television personality, zookeeper, and wildlife photographer. He is the son of the late Steve Irwin.

Richard Dilly, General Manager of Madame Tussauds Sydney noted “Robert Irwin is the man of the moment! We are in awe of all he has achieved at such a young age. Being honoured with his very own wax figure is a testament to his enduring legacy and the profound impact he continues to have on our planet. He’s also among the most requested Aussie celebrities by local and international guests. There’s no one like him, and we’re thrilled to add him to the incredible line-up of stars at Madame Tussauds Sydney.

“Robert was great fun at the sitting! When he first saw the calipers (measuring tool) he instantly compared them to a crocodile!”

Commenting on the news that he will be the latest celebrity to be immortalised in wax, Irwin shared “being approached by Madame Tussauds Sydney to receive a wax figure is a huge honour. I’m such a fan of the Madame Tussauds attractions; they’re home to the most influential celebrities in the world, and I’m very proud that I’ll be amongst them!”

A few weeks ago, Irwin took part in a Madame Tussauds sitting, where over 100 measurements and 300 reference photos were captured. He was joined by his mum, Terri, for the experience. Both were fascinated by the methodical process, commenting on how skilled the studio stylists were in matching his skin tone so quickly.

Robert Irwin was intrigued to learn how his father’s wax figure was created and added “Nine years ago, my dad, Steve Irwin, was posthumously honoured with a Madame Tussauds Sydney figure. My mum and the Australia Zoo team got behind the project, supplying information, images, and clothing to allow their studio team to expertly sculpt his figure in tribute to his life and legacy.”

Wearing the Australia Zoo khaki set made famous by his father, Robert Irwin will also be poised with a camera - on top of which will be one of his favourite snake species - the woma python (Aspidites ramsayi).

Richard Dilly, General Manager of Madame Tussauds Sydney noted “Robert Irwin is the man of the moment! We are in awe of all he has achieved at such a young age. Being honoured with his very own wax figure is a testament to his enduring legacy and the profound impact he continues to have on our planet. He’s also among the most requested Aussie celebrities by local and international guests. There’s no one like him, and we’re thrilled to add him to the incredible line-up of stars at Madame Tussauds Sydney.

“Robert was great fun at the sitting! When he first saw the calipers (measuring tool) he instantly compared them to a crocodile!”

For more information on the celebrities you can meet at Madame Tussauds Sydney, visit: madametussauds.com/sydney/what-s-inside/zones/coming-soon/robert-irwin/

Image. Robert Irwin with eye case at Madame Tussauds Sydney 

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