Robert Irwin ‘Throwing Himself at Every Moneymaking Opportunity’ to Save Family’s Australia Zoo

Robert Irwin is taking Hollywood by storm on Dancing With the Stars — and a source says mom Terri is banking on him to land big-bucks deals to keep the family afloat.

Famed Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin left just a $200,000 insurance policy to Terri, daughter Bindi and Robert when he died in 2006 — and they’ve been scrambling ever since.

“The last few years have been very tough,” says an insider.

“The family’s Australia Zoo has struggled a fair amount, but COVID really took a toll and they’ve been trying their darndest to climb out of debt.”

“Terri wants to keep it all running, not just for the family, but for Steve’s legacy. That means she needs to bring in a small fortune. Right now, Robert is her best hope — and he’s throwing himself at every moneymaking opportunity.”

The 21-year-old wildlife warrior has gotten off to a flying start — posing in nothing but his tighty-whities for the Down Under underwear brand Bonds, which is set to launch in the U.S.

He is partnered with Witney Carson on DWTS and has stepped right into the dancing shoes of big sis Bindi, who won season 21 of DWTS in 2015.

“I’ve known Witney for 10 years. Technically, I first met Witney only briefly, but when I was like a little tiny kid,” he told People, adding that when he learned Witney, 31, would be his partner, he was “just so stoked.”

With Witney at his side, he added: “I just felt really safe. It’s just nice.”

The insider continued: “Robert’s sole goal is to earn as much money as he can to pay off their debts and set the zoo and his mother up for the future.”

“He’s so handsome, charming and authentic. Everyone has taken such a shine to him, the job offers are rolling in. Of course, the ladies are lining up as well, which he’s enjoying, but, ultimately, Robert is on a mission to help set his mum up for life.”

As for his famous father, Robert told Stellar magazine: “I hope that somewhere, somehow, he knows I’m trying to make him proud.”