Robert Irwin reveals his surprising living arrangements at Australia Zoo: 'My alarm clock is tigers roaring'

Robert Irwin has shared his unique living arrangements. 

The Wildlife Warrior clearly lives up to his name, after revealing this week that he lives inside his own Australia Zoo, located in Queensland. 

While many zoo owners would have private digs offsite, the 22-year-old likes to be nestled in with the wild animals he cares for. 

'I actually live right in the middle of Australia Zoo,' Robert told Nova radio show Jase, Lauren & Clint. 

'Seriously, like I live in the middle of it all. It's really quite cool,' Irwin added. 

'My alarm clock in the morning is the tigers next door roaring.' 

Irwin stopped short of revealing exactly which building he stays in, lest his many female fans turn up at his door. 

However, he joked that he lives in a 'Perspex box' where his admirers can view him like a zoo exhibit. 

Fans responding in the comments section of Nova's Instagram page were thrilled to learn how dedicated Robert is to living among wildlife. 

'The true caretaker! Right in the middle of a zoo,' wrote one person, while another said: 'Honestly Robert is lucky to live right next to the Australia Zoo.'

'Do they put the Australian flag up when he's home and bring it down when he's gone, like they do with the King of England?' another person posted. 

One more person chimed in: 'I've always wondered what their living situation is like, because I feel like all of the Irwins live together.' 

Robert's confession about his living arrangements follows reports that he has been ordered to stay put at Australia Zoo by his mother.

An insider revealed to Daily Mail Australia in January that Terri Irwin, 61, has pared back her son's commitments.

According to the source, the Irwin matriarch fears Robert may be lured to work in the US following his recent win on Dancing With the Stars. 

'Terri has absolutely pulled the pin and said, "Enough. You're coming home,"' the source said.

'She's cut back his commitments, and she's called him back to Australia Zoo. 

'She believes in structure, stability and routine, and mother knows best,' they added.

'Terri doesn't want him doing interviews and appearances just because the industry demands it. She wants him protected.'

'She's seen how quickly fame can change everything,' the insider said.

'Australia Zoo was [Steve's] foundation, and Terri believes that's the only way to stay grounded.'