01of 23Forever ChangedBindi’s 2023 tribute to her dad included another heartwarmingphoto of the pair.“Happy Birthday, Dad,” she wrote on what would have been his 61st. “Thank you for instilling a love for all species, courage to follow my heart and determination to make a difference in the world for wildlife and wild places. Your legacy lives on and the world is forever changed because of your dedication to conservation. Mum, Robert and I love and miss you so much.”
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Forever Changed
Bindi’s 2023 tribute to her dad included another heartwarmingphoto of the pair.“Happy Birthday, Dad,” she wrote on what would have been his 61st. “Thank you for instilling a love for all species, courage to follow my heart and determination to make a difference in the world for wildlife and wild places. Your legacy lives on and the world is forever changed because of your dedication to conservation. Mum, Robert and I love and miss you so much.”
02of 23It Runs in the FamilyIn this sweet photo, Bindi, her mother Terri and her late dad Steve are wrapped up in both loveanda python. Bindi posted the photo on Nov. 15, 2019, in honor of Steve Irwin Day. She wrote in the photo’s caption, “Remembering the greatest Wildlife Warrior and best Dad❤️ It’s a blessing to continue his work with my amazing family. We hope to make him proud.”
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It Runs in the Family
In this sweet photo, Bindi, her mother Terri and her late dad Steve are wrapped up in both loveanda python. Bindi posted the photo on Nov. 15, 2019, in honor of Steve Irwin Day. She wrote in the photo’s caption, “Remembering the greatest Wildlife Warrior and best Dad❤️ It’s a blessing to continue his work with my amazing family. We hope to make him proud.”
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Python Kisses
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Lots of Laughs
She wrote, “Reflecting on these wonderful moments. Hug the people in your life who bring light to your heart and always remember that love lasts forever.”
05of 23Slithery SnuggleSafe to say snakes were basically part of the family.
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Slithery Snuggle
Safe to say snakes were basically part of the family.
06of 23Bindi’s Hero"You will always be my superhero. ❤️," Bindi captioned this loving photo with her dad.
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Bindi’s Hero
“You will always be my superhero. ❤️,” Bindi captioned this loving photo with her dad.
07of 23First Steps!“Reflecting on this special moment,” Bindi captioned a photo of her as a toddler with her parents — and quite the picturesque view.She wrote, “Holding hands and learning to walk in the heart of Australia… ❤️ I’m thankful every day for the unconditional love and support of my wonderful parents. My guiding lights, always.”
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First Steps!
“Reflecting on this special moment,” Bindi captioned a photo of her as a toddler with her parents — and quite the picturesque view.
She wrote, “Holding hands and learning to walk in the heart of Australia… ❤️ I’m thankful every day for the unconditional love and support of my wonderful parents. My guiding lights, always.”
08of 23Leaving a LegacyBindi Irwin and Steve Irwin.Bindi Irwin/InstagramOne Feb. 22, her father’s birthday, Bindi posted a photo of the pair sharing a laugh alongside an emotional caption.“Dad, Today is your birthday,” she wrote. “I had an extra strong cup of tea just how you liked it. I hugged Mum for you and told her how much we love her. Robert and I went on a hike through the mountains you cherished. I watched one of your documentaries with Chandler and shared stories about you. I walked through your office in the zoo and smiled at our old family photographs. Today and every day I miss you and love you beyond description. You’re always with me. ❤️”
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Leaving a Legacy
Bindi Irwin and Steve Irwin.Bindi Irwin/Instagram
One Feb. 22, her father’s birthday, Bindi posted a photo of the pair sharing a laugh alongside an emotional caption.
“Dad, Today is your birthday,” she wrote. “I had an extra strong cup of tea just how you liked it. I hugged Mum for you and told her how much we love her. Robert and I went on a hike through the mountains you cherished. I watched one of your documentaries with Chandler and shared stories about you. I walked through your office in the zoo and smiled at our old family photographs. Today and every day I miss you and love you beyond description. You’re always with me. ❤️”
09of 23Crocs RockNewspix/Getty ImagesFrom a young age, Bindi was a crocodile huntress in training!
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Crocs Rock
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From a young age, Bindi was a crocodile huntress in training!
10of 23Hold Up!John Stanton/WireImageIrwin displayed his strength holding onto both his wife and Bindi for this playful photo.
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Hold Up!
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Irwin displayed his strength holding onto both his wife and Bindi for this playful photo.
11of 23Wild RideSGranitz/WireImageThe family of three arrived in style forThe Crocodile Hunter: Collision Coursepremiere on the back of an elephant!
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Wild Ride
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The family of three arrived in style forThe Crocodile Hunter: Collision Coursepremiere on the back of an elephant!
12of 23Sweet SmoochAustralia Zoo/Getty ImagesBindi showed her dad some love in Uluru, Australia, in 2006.
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Sweet Smooch
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Bindi showed her dad some love in Uluru, Australia, in 2006.
13of 23Support SystemSGranitz/WireImageBindi Irwin got a little support from her proud dad at the premiere ofThe Crocodile Hunter: Collision Coursein 2002.
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Support System
Bindi Irwin got a little support from her proud dad at the premiere ofThe Crocodile Hunter: Collision Coursein 2002.
14of 23So SmoothBindi and her dad played around in the kitchen together in this adorable snap. Bindi wrote on Instagram, “#Flashback to these wonderful moments with my superhero.”
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So Smooth
Bindi and her dad played around in the kitchen together in this adorable snap. Bindi wrote on Instagram, “#Flashback to these wonderful moments with my superhero.”
15of 23You Scream, I ScreamWe all scream for ice cream! Bindi shared a hilarious throwback of her smashing ice cream into her father’s face, only to hide behind her mom when he threatened to do the same.
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You Scream, I Scream
We all scream for ice cream! Bindi shared a hilarious throwback of her smashing ice cream into her father’s face, only to hide behind her mom when he threatened to do the same.
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Crocodile Smile
Steve and Terri Irwin with a young Bindi in 2002.Newspix/Getty Images
17of 23Guiding LightBindisays that her fatheris her “guiding light,” adding that he is “always with [her].”
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Guiding Light
Bindisays that her fatheris her “guiding light,” adding that he is “always with [her].”
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Big sister, reporting for duty! In honor of her 22nd birthday, Bindi’s brother Robert posted a photo of the siblings meeting for the first time. He captioned the photo, “Thank you for being my best friend from the moment I entered the world.”
He added a sweet anecdote, “I’ll always treasure the story of the first time you met me - it was around the time this photo was taken, just after I was born and you decided that it was your job to name me… and then promptly named me Brian! 😂Dad then confirmed that my name was actually Robert but you still called me Brian ‘for short’! Can’t wait to celebrate today, I am so proud to be your brother! Love, Brian.”
19of 23Gang’s All Here!The family posed for a photo together — in head-to-toe khaki, of course — at the Australia Zoo.
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Gang’s All Here!
The family posed for a photo together — in head-to-toe khaki, of course — at the Australia Zoo.
20of 23One Happy Family"Family forever," Bindi captioned this pic of the Irwin crew.
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One Happy Family
“Family forever,” Bindi captioned this pic of the Irwin crew.
21of 23Life Lessons"Thank you for always teaching me to stand up for what I believe in. I’m incredibly blessed to be your daughter and I love you so much. ❤️," captioned this photo of her showing off her muscles alongside her dad.
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Life Lessons
“Thank you for always teaching me to stand up for what I believe in. I’m incredibly blessed to be your daughter and I love you so much. ❤️,” captioned this photo of her showing off her muscles alongside her dad.
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Khaki Crew
23of 23Special TimesBindi’s brother, Robert, shared a touching post in honor of his father on Steve Irwin Day, as well. Alongside a photo with his sister and dad,he wrote, “Thinking a lot about my Dad today and the impact that he made on our planet, inspiring an entire generation. I also think about what a truly amazing dad he was. Through a lifetime captured on camera and stories from my family and those who knew him best, I’m able to remember the special times with dad. I still look up to him every day and while I miss him so much, it means the world to me and my family that each year we can have a day for the world to celebrate what he stood for❤️.”
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Special Times
Bindi’s brother, Robert, shared a touching post in honor of his father on Steve Irwin Day, as well. Alongside a photo with his sister and dad,he wrote, “Thinking a lot about my Dad today and the impact that he made on our planet, inspiring an entire generation. I also think about what a truly amazing dad he was. Through a lifetime captured on camera and stories from my family and those who knew him best, I’m able to remember the special times with dad. I still look up to him every day and while I miss him so much, it means the world to me and my family that each year we can have a day for the world to celebrate what he stood for❤️.”
source: people.com
