Robert Irwin Opens Up About His Relationship Status and Ideal Partner
**Robert Irwin**, the wildlife conservationist and son of the late **Steve Irwin**, is currently single and looking for love. In a recent interview with **PEOPLE**, he discussed his dating life, his desire for a relationship like his parents', and his upcoming appearance on **Dancing with the Stars**.
Robert Irwin's Ideal Relationship: Following in His Family's Footsteps
**Robert Irwin** expressed his longing for a relationship similar to that of his parents, **Steve and Terri Irwin**, and his sister **Bindi Irwin** and her husband **Chandler Powell**. Both couples met when the women were American tourists visiting Australia.
"My mom and dad met when she was this American tourist coming over to Australia, and that's also how my sister met her husband," Irwin explains. "I've been saying, when is that going to happen for me?!"
He playfully alluded to a surge in American tourists visiting the **Australia Zoo** after his racy Bonds Australia underwear ad, joking that it might bring him closer to finding his own American partner.
Dancing With the Stars and His Focus on Conservation
While **Irwin** is open to finding love, his immediate focus is on competing in **Dancing with the Stars** Season 34, following in his sister Bindi's footsteps, who won the Mirrorball Trophy in 2015. He's also dedicated to continuing his mission of wildlife conservation.
"Yes, I’m all grown up, and I want to start tackling bigger projects and discussing the big and important issues," he says. "I feel like my whole mission of conservation is being listened to on an even larger scale, and it’s more important than ever to come together with a sense of kindness toward each other and toward the planet."
Robert Irwin's Admiration for His Mother, Terri Irwin
**Robert Irwin** deeply admires his mother, **Terri Irwin**, describing her as his hero. He said he aspires to have a relationship just like theirs.
"She is just the most brave, steadfast, determined human being I've ever met," he says. "And to me, she is just the epitome of a great leader, a great mother, and just a hero to me because she had this life she created with dad and just had the rug pulled out from under her, but she was able to move forward with such grace and still be there for my sister and I."
Is Robert Irwin Dating Anyone? What We Know
For those wondering, **Robert Irwin** is currently single. He has previously captured the hearts of many fans, especially after he joined **DWTS**. He's aware that his fans are interested to know if Irwin is on or off the market. Swooon has the latest on his relationship status.
Season 34 isn’t Irwin’s first foray into the public eye. The zookeeper has captured the hearts of fans around the world, taking up his late father’s legacy and appearing on a number of reality shows.
**Dancing with the Stars** season 34 premieres Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and simulcast on Disney+. The show streams the next day on Hulu.
