Seth MacFarlane Helps Build Koala ICU At Australian Wildlife Hospital

Comedian Seth MacFarlane is many things.

“The Family Guy” creator is also an actor, animator, screenwriter, producer, film director, and singer. The 48-year old multi-talent that hails from Kent, Connecticut, can finally add Koala Hero to that list!

Only one day before his late father's birthday, son Robert Irwin revealed that he was making his father, the late "Crocodile Hunter," proud by following in his footsteps and taking steps to help protect koalas, which have been listed as an endangered species.

“Koalas have officially been listed as an endangered species,” Robert began. “Here in Australia, we pride ourselves on being home to some of the most prolific and unique species on the planet and koalas are undoubtedly the icons of our native wildlife.”

“But, Australia is also home to the highest mammal extinction rate of any country on earth,” he continued. “This upgrade in koala conservation status is yet another devastating reminder of the threats that climate change and habitat loss pose to our natural world. We have a lot of work to do if we are going to create positive change for koalas and the many other species in strife.”

Robert then shocked many fans when he revealed that none other than Seth MacFarlane had actually helped them finish construction on their koala ICU in their wildlife hospital in Robert's home country of Australia.

“We are so happy to be doing our part. Through the support of @macfarlaneseth we’re proud to have finished construction on a purpose built, state of the art koala ICU at our wildlife hospital,” he continued. “This gives us the opportunity to cope with the huge numbers of koalas that we treat at the hospital and provide life-saving care.”

“Our goal is for each koala to be rehabilitated and released back to the wild,” he concluded. “Together we can all ensure that these truly special animals are on the planet forever.”

Many fans had mixed reactions to the news. Although they were glad to see that the ICU was being built, many expressed concern for the koala. Many did not seem to be aware that koalas were now an endangered species.

“This is utterly heartbreaking news to know that koalas are now listed as an endangered species,” one fan wrote. “They need to be protected for generations to come.”

“Oh, this is 😢 news!” another shared. “I am hopeful with people like you this situation will change!”

“Congratulations Robert!” said another. “Your work is beautiful and wonderful! 💚🙏”

“Such sad news 😔 thank you for all of your conservation work! 🙏” another shared.

“You guys do amazing conservation work ❤🐨” another commented.

On February 22, Robert Irwin also paid tribute to his late father, Steve Irwin.

On Instagram, Robert penned a touching tribute alongside the photo. "Happy birthday Dad," he began. "I love you and I miss you more every single day."

"My earliest memories are my fondest, thanks to you," he continued. "Hanging on tight to the handlebars of the motorbike, when you’d take Bindi and I on your morning lap of the zoo - before going to get ice cream for breakfast."

"Every minute spent with you was a blessing," he concluded. "I’m gonna ride that lap on your old motorbike this afternoon. ❤️"

His sister Bindi Irwin also took to Instagram to pay tribute to her late father.

Bindi shared a sweet throwback photo of her father on his birthday.

"Happy Birthday to the greatest dad and Wildlife Warrior," the mother-of-on shared. "Today I’ll watch ‘The Crocodile Hunter’ with Grace Warrior and share stories about her incredible Grandpa Crocodile. I love you with all my heart. Your legacy lives on."

“’Heroes never leave, they live on forever in the hearts and minds of those who would follow in their footsteps’,” one fan quoted. “He lives on through you and your family and lights this world with the same effervescence he will always have! ♥️”

“Yes it does,” another wrote. “It lives on through you, your mom, your brother, and your daughter. You are so inspiring to me and everyone. Thank you for sharing stories with us ❤️”