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Robert Irwin is moving from his 'Dancing with the Stars' victory straight to the big screen. The 21-year-old conservationist and television personality makes his feature film debut in Disney's 'Zootopia 2,' appearing as a cameo voice actor for a koala character named Robert Furwin. The role carries added meaning for Irwin, who has dedicated much of his life to wildlife conservation in Australia and is the son of the late Steve Irwin.
Robert Irwin on Joining 'Zootopia 2' Voice Cast
Irwin attended the film's Los Angeles premiere on 13th November alongside his 'Dancing with the Stars' partner, Witney Carson, just days before the pair won the 2025 season. On the red carpet, he shared that stepping into the world of animation felt deeply surreal. He described being part of a movie that celebrates all animals—whether reptiles, snakes, bunnies, or koalas—as something that resonates strongly with his passion for wildlife.
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Voicing a koala, Robert Irwin explained, felt especially meaningful because of his long-standing hands-on work with the species in Australia. Bringing an animal so close to his heart to life on screen was, for him, an unforgettable experience.
More About 'Zootopia 2'
‘Zootopia 2’ features Irwin among an impressive ensemble that includes returning stars Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman as Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde, as well as Ke Huy Quan, Fortune Feimster, Andy Samberg, Idris Elba, Shakira, Quinta Brunson, Danny Trejo, Macaulay Culkin, Brenda Song, John Leguizamo, Jenny Slate, Ed Sheeran, Michael J. Fox and many others.
Although Irwin has previously voiced a character in a 2020 episode of the Australian children's series ‘Bluey’, this marks his official debut in a feature film.
Despite balancing intense rehearsals for 'Dancing with the Stars,' Irwin expressed that attending the premiere was something he had been anticipating for months. When he was initially approached to join the cast of 'Zootopia 2,' he agreed immediately. Learning that he would portray a koala named Robert Furwin—an unmistakable symbol of Australia—made the opportunity even more exciting.
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Irwin also noted during the event that koalas remain an endangered species in Australia and highlighted the ongoing efforts by his family to rescue and rehabilitate them. He felt proud to help represent the species in a film that he believes encourages viewers to reconnect with wildlife and the natural world.
'Zootopia 2' is now playing in theatres.
