NEED TO KNOW

Robert Irwin opens up to PEOPLE in this week's cover story about this chapter of his life and why he's excited to tackle new adventures, like Dancing with the Stars

The 21-year-old also shares memories of his dad, the late Steve Irwin

Plus, find out what he really thought of the public reaction to his viral Bonds underwear ad earlier this year

Robert Irwin , the son of the late Crocodile Hunter star Steve Irwin , knows he’s happiest when he’s outdoors playing with animals — like for his recent PEOPLE cover shoot, where he cuddled up with kittens, ducklings, llamas and horses at a Los Angeles ranch.

“No desk job for me,” the 21-year-old says with a laugh. “I’d rather play with crocodiles all day. Or be surfing, skydiving, skateboarding, mountain biking, rock climbi

See Full Page