Robert Irwin Shares Close Call After Being Rolled by Crocodile Named 'Jimmy Fallon'

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News (1 / 1) 06.05.2026 10:59 / Silia

Robert Irwin surprised fans with a dramatic on-air story about his pet crocodile, nicknamed Jimmy Fallon, and a risky conservation test that didn’t go as planned. Read on to discover the full story!

What happened

During an appearance on The Tonight Show, the 22-year-old explained that he leapt onto the back of his crocodile—now what he called a “boss croc,” roughly 14 feet long—while trying a handling method used by his late father. He said the animal performed a violent roll, known as a "death roll," pinning him beneath with an arm exposed before it turned and he was able to get free.