We recently welcomed the incredible Steve Backshall, wildlife adventurer, conservationist and presenter of the ABC's Deadly 60, for a visit to Melbourne Zoo! Steve met with some of our dedicated Marine Response Unit before going behind-the-scenes to learn more about two tiny but mighty species brought back from the brink: The Lord Howe Island Stick Insect and the Victorian Grassland Earless Dragon 🦎 Remember, your visit to any of our four properties directly contributes to our work both at the

Dragonfly dottiness; reacting to a weird wildlife event in the States… thanks @arranpmoran for this fun edit | Steve Backshall

13K views · 241 reactions | Khalid wildlife biologist and camera trapping expert. Helps us discover the hidden wildlife living around our desert cliff climb. Expedition, tonight on @bbc2 | Steve Backshall | Facebook

“Isn’t that a bowler hat?” 🎩 In 1975, The King made a historic ice dive during a trip to the Canadian Arctic. The formative visit was a true adventure in freezing temperatures, taking in dog sledding, learning about the local culture, and shaping His Majesty’s lifelong passion for the environment. Tune in, as environmentalist Steve Backshall retraces The King’s steps, looking at the impact of climate change 50 years on. 📺 Steve Backshall’s Royal Arctic Challenge: 18th December, 8.30pm on ITV a

243K views · 7.9K reactions | I’ve never valued room temperature more 掠略 I’ll tell you what, even though it was a bloody shock to the system, I think they might be onto something… I filmed this around 3PM when I’d normally be in an afternoon slump and I definitely got an energy boost from it and walked away feeling more relaxed. No pain, no gain 路‍♀️ #MitchellWednesdayWander #Sauna #IceBath | Mitchell Coombs | Facebook

12K views · 753 reactions | Expedition! Fire and ice, jungles and deserts, dark caves and big skies. First descents and ascents, old-fashioned exploration and big goals for conservation. Expedition will be showing in over 100countries worldwide-courtesy of FremantleHQ | Steve Backshall | Facebook

"That was a big mistake and it very nearly cost me my life" 🛶🌊 Steve Backshall recalls the moment he almost drowned after being pulled into a whitewater river for four-and-a-half minutes in Bhutan... | High Performance

932 reactions · 69 shares | A battle of terrifying heights through intense heat? Head into the unknown with Steve Backshall as he faces challenges around the globe on #ExpeditionPBS, premiering this Wednesday at 10/9c! | PBS | Facebook