Released on: October 23, 2008, 9:49 am

Press Release Author: Tracey Koblick/ Zing USA

Industry: Environment

Press Release Summary: No need to wrestle wild crocodiles, trek through snake
infested swamps, or sleep out in the desert to do your bit for conservation this
year. The annual Steve Irwin Day fundraising activities will include a massive
online celebrity auction this year, which means anyone can participate with a simple
click of a mouse.

Press Release Body: (October 23, 2008) No need to wrestle wild crocodiles, trek
through snake infested swamps, or sleep out in the desert to do your bit for
conservation this year. The annual Steve Irwin Day fundraising activities will
include a massive online celebrity auction this year, which means anyone can
participate with a simple click of a mouse.

Hosted annually as a way of celebrating the life of Steve Irwin, the original
Wildlife Warrior and the Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin Day across the world will be
celebrated on November 15th 2008.

People with a passion for wildlife are asked to once again show their support and
raise funds through a number of fun ways including wearing their signature Steve
Irwin inspired khakis or hosting a Backyard Campout - and inviting their loved ones
to sponsor and support them.

And this year, for the first time, fans will have the chance to bid in a massive
celebrity auction! Woo hoo!

Showing her ongoing passion for her husband's legacy, the auction, which will be
hosted on eBay, will include dinner for four with the Irwin family Terri, Bindi and
Robert, at Adobe Resort, Yachats, in Orgeon.

Terri Irwin said she was so impressed by the support of Americans, she really wanted
to do something spectacular to say thank you.

"Last year in America I heard of so many people getting involved in their local
community to raise money and awareness of Steve Irwin Day, it was truly heartwarming
to see the passion this country has for Steve and the planet."

"The kids and I are really looking forward to having dinner with the family who are
supporting conservation and helping to continue Steve's legacy".


The auction will be opened on eBay Giving Works at www.ebaygivingworks.com from the
22 October to 1 November 2008.

Included in the auction item is:
# one night's accommodation for a family of four at the Hilton in Eugene;
# two night's accommodation for four at Adobe Resort, Yachats;
# dinner for four with Terri, Bind and Robert Irwin at the Adobe Resort restaurant,
Yachats;
# admission for four to Oregon Coast Aquarium and behind the scenes aquarium
adventure;
# return flights from any port in America to Eugene; and
# Avis car hire for four days!*

Check back www.ebaygivingworks.com over the duration of the campaign to see lots of
other fabulous wildlife inspired auction items up for grabs. But the fund raising
doesn't stop there, through eBay Giving Works you can choose to donate a specified
amount to the Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors every time you buy or sell in eBay.

Presented by the Australia Zoo, all proceeds from fundraising activities go towards
Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors to help continue Steve's conservation work and the
preservation of wildlife and wild places around the world.

For further information about Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors go to
www.wildlifewarriors.org or for information on Steve Irwin Day go to
www.australiazoo.com.au.
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For all media enquiries please contact:
Penelope Holloway
Zing USA Public Relations
212.633.6301
Penelope@zingusa.com

More About Steve Irwin Day
This year, Terri Irwin has made an international plea to stop whaling by joining
forces with the Oregon State university (OSU) Marine Mammal Institute, to gather
non-lethal biological research from Humpback Whales. Wildlife Warriors need a total
of $1.5 million for whale research for the next three years. All money raised during
Steve Irwin Day will go towards the Humpback Whale conservation projects.

About eBay Giving Works
You can now SUPPORT OUR CAUSE when you buy or sell on eBay.
Helping Wildlife Warriors USA has never been easier, you can make a difference when
you buy or sell an item on eBay, through eBay Giving Works. Every activity you do
with eBay Giving Works remember to choose 'Wildlife Warriors USA'. Over $150M has
been raised for charitable causes on eBay - so go ahead, what are you waiting for?
Visit www.ebaygivingworks.com now!

* The auction package can only be redeemed on 20-23 November 2008. Dinner with the
Irwin family can only take place on Friday 21 November 2008.
**For further terms and conditions, see www.ebaygivingworks.com.



Web Site: http://www.australiazoo.com.au

Contact Details: Tracey Koblick
ZING USA
6725 W Sunset Blvd, Suite 430
323-469-9464
tracey@zingusa.com