Irwin Family bond with Gosselin

This week in Kate Plus 8, the Gosselin family travels to Australia for a series of adventures that leave a lasting impression on them.

Filming was done last year and among the excursions was a visit to Australia Zoo where the family bonded with the Irwin family to such a degree that Kate Gosselin made a solo trip back in November to celebrate Steve Irwin Day at the zoo with Terri, Bindi and Bob Irwin.

"I fell in love with the Irwin family," she said from her home in Pennsylvania. "We all did and we've kept in touch.

"I wanted to go back and help raise funds to keep Australia's animals healthy and happy and protected and safe. I fell in love with koalas when I was there originally, so I had to go back for my koala fix."

It was the first overseas trip for Kate Gosselin and her family of eight, which includes 11-year-old twins and seven-year-old sextuplets. Originally the series included husband Jon but after the couple split up there was a name change and a revamp of the series into its current format.

It has now been cancelled and Kate Gosselin is working as a blogger for a coupon website that offers discounts to US shoppers.

She said the children missed having the camera crew in the house and the travelling.

"I have to say that beyond the experiences that we're missing, I do feel bad for our fans, the people who have watched my kids grow up, and now we're missing from their lives.

"I started a website, Kateplusmy8.com, to keep everyone informed of what we're doing, so that they don't feel such a humongous absence. I've had emails saying 'I feel like you're our neighbour that has moved far, far away and we'll never see you again'."

Not all online comments about Gosselin are so positive and that is something she sometimes struggles to cope with.

"If I said it didn't hurt, I wouldn't be human, but it's one of those things that anybody that's in the spotlight has to deal with," she said. "I don't take it personally because 98 per cent of what they write and say is untrue, so I just disregard it."

Source - thewest.com.au

Bindi and Robert Irwin - Charlie the Crocodile

Bindi's Bootcamp Introduction

ABC3 released a new video on Bindi's new show! Its only 8 seconds, but its really good! I just put it on our YouTube Channel.

Crikey! Magazine Edition 20

In this issue go behind the scenes of Bindi’s new adventure TV show: Bindi’s Bootcamp. Get to know our African savannah better, see how the locals play, including Robert, and test your knowledge with our quiz. Love our Valentine’s Day special feature and themed animal craft card. Learn how animals beat the heat to survive summer and enter to win loads of prizes. Free posters inside!

Brand New Layout!

A new year, new layout! I hope you all like this wonderful green one! The old one was getting too old and boring, so we changed it! I love this image, especially the giraffe! Not only that, but the main site has had a makeover as well, celebrating 2 years online! How cool is that?!?! On the 17th January the site will be 2 years old... looking forward to it! :)

Australia Zoo Powers On

LIVING at Australia zoo can have its challenges.

Robert can't just zip around on the new mountain bike he got for his birthday.

He has to check where the cheetahs and tigers are before heading off in the huge complex.

And he and Bindi go back to school on Thursday - a lot earlier than most youngsters their age.

But the two Irwin kids literally oozed enthusiasm for their home as they showed off their newest addition yesterday.

Another link in the chain of the long dream about Africa development has been completed with a new walking track linking the exhibit to the zoo.

Already Africa is proving to be a crowd magnet.

Hundreds of people chose Australia Zoo as the place to be on Boxing Day.

Terri, Robert and Bindi happily posed for photographs, signed autographs and talked to the fans as they walked the 700m track linking the Tiger Temple exhibit to the African savannah.

Source - Gympie Times

Meet Terri, Bindi and Robert!

It's as wild as school holidays get this January at Australia Zoo. And just when you thought we couldn't cram in any more excitement, get ready for this you-beaut opportunity of a lifetime...!

Be one of the first 100 patrons to purchase A Year in the Life of Bindi book on Sunday 15 January and you will have the chance to meet Terri, Bindi and Robert Irwin and have your book personally signed!*

This latest book gives the inside scoop on how Bindi Irwin spends her time ..... Appearing on Oprah in Sydney one day, helping out at the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital the next, spending weeks croc tagging in the Cape York Peninsula ..... she's an Australian girl with a life like no other!

Don't miss out on your chance to meet Terri, Bindi and Robert Irwin and own a signed copy of this latest installment from Australia's favourite Wildlife Warrior.

Australia Zoo opens at 9.00am on Sunday 15 January. Wooo-hoo!!

*Terms and Conditions

•All patrons visiting Australia Zoo on Sunday 15 January are eligible. Note that NO pre-purchases or pre-registrations will be eligible.
•The first 100 people to purchase A Year in the Life of Bindi book from Australia Zoo's Crocoseum Boutique will have the chance to meet Terri, Bindi and Robert Irwin and get their book signed.
•Numbers are strictly limited.
•Only patrons purchasing their book from the Crocoseum Boutique will be issued with a wristband for the signing. Patrons purchasing a book from any other retail outlets will not be eligible.
•Eligible patrons will be issued with a wristband for the signing. Please ensure you keep your wristband until after the signing as proof of eligibility.
•On Sunday 15 January 2012 signing will commence at 1.30pm. Eligible patrons may line up outside the Australiana Shop from 12.00 noon.
•Only A Year in the Life of Bindi books will be signed. No clothing, photographs or other items will be signed.


Source - Australia Zoo Calander

Lack of Updates

Apoligies for the lack of updates, I have been very busy.
But THAT is no longer an issue!
Here are list of things coming up...
- Images from the Steve Irwin Day Gala Dinner and Steve Irwin Day are now in the gallery
- Bindi will be getting a new show called "Bindi's Bootcamp" - Way to go Bindi! :)
- 3 New Bindi Wildlife Adventure Books!
- TONS MORE!
So stay tuned because tons of posts are coming your way! :)